Shareholders to Vote on Highly Dilutive Equity Incentive Plans

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Oatly Group AB's proposed Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP 2026-2028) and Board Equity Program 2026-2028, if approved, would authorize the issuance of warrants representing a potential dilution of approximately 238% of the company's current estimated outstanding shares. While incentive programs are common, the scale of this potential dilution is exceptionally high, significantly impacting existing shareholder value. The company itself notes this maximum dilution is "above the Board's long-term aim." This move suggests a strong focus on retaining and incentivizing key personnel and board members, but at a substantial cost to current equity holders. Investors should carefully consider the implications of such significant dilution on their ownership stake and future share price.

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• New Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP 2026-2028)

  The company proposes a new LTIP for management and key personnel, authorizing 3,363,198 awards and issuing 67,263,960 warrants to secure delivery, representing a potential dilution of over 200% of current estimated outstanding shares.

• New Board Equity Program 2026-2028

  A new equity program for board members is proposed, including 300,000 share awards and a one-time grant of 55,050 awards, with 7,101,000 warrants issued for delivery, representing an additional potential dilution of over 20%.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  Combined, the new incentive programs could lead to a potential dilution of approximately 238% of the company's estimated outstanding shares, which the board acknowledges is above its long-term aim.

• No Dividend Proposed

  The board of directors proposes that no dividend is distributed for the financial year 2025, with the company's result carried forward.

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Oatly Group AB's proposed Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP 2026-2028) and Board Equity Program 2026-2028, if approved, would authorize the issuance of warrants representing a potential dilution of approximately 238% of the company's current estimated outstanding shares. While incentive programs are common, the scale of this potential dilution is exceptionally high, significantly impacting existing shareholder value. The company itself notes this maximum dilution is "above the Board's long-term aim." This move suggests a strong focus on retaining and incentivizing key personnel and board members, but at a substantial cost to current equity holders. Investors should carefully consider the implications of such significant dilution on their ownership stake and future share price.