Tidewater Seeks Shareholder Approval for 2.25M Share Incentive Plan Increase, Board Reduction

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Tidewater Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval to increase its stock incentive plan by 2,250,000 shares, representing a potential dilution of over 4.5%, alongside other routine governance matters.

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• Proposed Share Incentive Plan Expansion

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan by an additional 2,250,000 shares, which could lead to a potential dilution of approximately 4.5% of current outstanding shares.

• Board Composition Adjustment

  One current director, Darron Anderson, is not standing for re-election, which will reduce the size of the Board of Directors from eight to seven members.

• Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

  An advisory 'say-on-pay' vote is scheduled for the named executive officers' compensation, which saw the CEO's annual cash incentive target increase and 2023 performance-based awards vest at 150% of target.

• Auditor Ratification

  Shareholders are asked to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

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Tidewater Inc. has filed its definitive proxy statement, outlining key proposals for its upcoming Annual Meeting on June 16, 2026. The most significant item for investors is Proposal 3, which seeks shareholder approval to increase the share reserve for the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan by an additional 2,250,000 shares. If approved, this represents a potential dilution of approximately 4.5% of current outstanding shares, a notable capital event even if intended for executive and employee retention. While the plan includes several 'best practice' provisions to mitigate concerns, the dilutive impact is a key consideration. Other proposals include the re-election of seven directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent auditor. The filing also provides context on the company's strong 2025 financial performance and previously announced strategic initiatives.