Corporate GovernanceJun 17, 2026, 04:33 PM
New Fortress Energy Stockholders Approve Incentive Plan, Charter Changes
AI Summary
New Fortress Energy Inc. stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which removes an evergreen provision, fixes Class A common stock issuance at 10% of outstanding shares, and creates a new 7% reserve for Series A Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock. Stockholders also approved several amendments to the company's Charter in connection with a "Restructuring Transaction," including removing the staggered board, providing for majority vote director elections, and increasing the minimum board size. Additionally, two Class I directors were elected, and Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for 2026.
Key Highlights
- Stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
- Incentive plan fixes Class A common stock issuance at 10% of outstanding shares.
- New 7% reserve for Series A Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock under the plan.
- Stockholders approved Charter amendments to remove the staggered board (187,111,180 votes for).
- Approved Charter amendment for majority vote director elections (187,197,237 votes for).
- Approved Charter amendment to increase minimum Board size to three directors (226,128,535 votes for).
- Charles M. Sledge and Katherine E. Wanner elected as Class I directors.
- Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 (227,490,080 votes for).
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