On February 13, 2023, and following over 12 years of service, S. Carl Soderstrom, Jr. notified Evergy, Inc. of his decision not to stand for re-election to the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders, and will retire from the Board, effective at the end of his term on May 2, 2023. Mr. Soderstrom advised the Company that his decision not to stand for reelection was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. At this time, the Company does not anticipate appointing a replacement to fill the vacancy that will be created following Mr. Soderstrom's departure.

Mr. Soderstrom intends to continue to serve as a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee, and the Safety and Power Delivery Committee of the Board through the annual shareholder meeting in May 2023. The Company wishes to express its appreciation for Mr. Soderstrom's more than 12 years of service as a board member.