Rush Street Interactive Seeks Shareholder Approval for Officer Exculpation and Director Election

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Rush Street Interactive filed definitive proxy materials for its annual meeting, proposing director elections, auditor ratification, and a significant charter amendment for officer exculpation.

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• Annual Meeting Details Finalized

  The company announced the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on June 03, 2026, with a voting deadline of June 02, 2026.

• Officer Exculpation Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on a charter amendment to provide for officer exculpation, limiting the personal liability of officers as permitted by Delaware law.

• Director Elections

  Four Class III Directors (Neil Bluhm, Jack Markell, Niccolo de Masi, Thomas Winter) are up for election.

• Auditor Ratification

  The appointment of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 is proposed for ratification.

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This DEFA14A filing provides definitive additional proxy materials for the upcoming annual meeting, building on the preliminary proxy filed on April 13, 2026. Key proposals include the election of directors and the ratification of auditors. The most significant proposal is an amendment to the company's charter to provide for officer exculpation, which limits the personal liability of officers. While such provisions are common, they can be viewed as slightly negative for shareholder rights as they reduce accountability. Investors should review the full proxy statement for details on these governance changes.