Corporate GovernanceJun 5, 2026, 04:23 PM
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Revises Director Compensation Policy
AI Summary
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. announced a revised Director Compensation Policy, effective June 4, 2026, which introduces a long-term cash award alongside restricted stock units to limit equity dilution. The policy sets annual cash retainers and equity/cash awards for independent directors and the Chair. Additionally, the company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where all seven director nominees were elected, the advisory vote on executive compensation was approved, and Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Board adopted a revised Director Compensation Policy effective June 4, 2026.
- Independent directors will receive an annual cash retainer of $100,000 ($160,000 for Chair).
- New policy includes a $50,000 RSU award and a $50,000 long-term cash award (each $80,000 for Chair).
- The change splits the previous $100,000 RSU award to limit dilutive effect of equity grants.
- Shareholders elected seven directors to the Board to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- The advisory vote on the Company’s executive compensation was approved by stockholders.
- The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026 was ratified.
- 34,123,267 shares were represented at the Annual Meeting, constituting a quorum.
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