Shareholders to Vote on New Stock Incentive Plan Reducing Potential Dilution; New Technology Committee Formed

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NCR Voyix Corp filed its definitive proxy statement, proposing a new stock incentive plan that will reduce potential dilution and establishing a new Technology Committee. The 2025 executive incentive plan saw no payout for financial targets, leading to a stricter 2026 plan.

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• New Stock Incentive Plan Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on the NCR Voyix Corporation 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, which replaces the expiring 2017 plan. The new plan reserves 10,700,000 shares and is projected to decrease the fully-diluted overhang from 22.6% to 19.4%, indicating a reduction in potential future dilution.

• New Technology Committee Established

  The Board of Directors approved the formation of a new Technology Committee in February 2026, tasked with overseeing technology strategies, product development, innovation, and cybersecurity.

• 2025 Executive Incentive Plan Underperformed

  The 2025 Management Incentive Plan (MIP) resulted in a 0% payout for financial objectives (Adjusted EBITDA and Revenue) as targets were not met. However, a one-time bonus of $100,000 was approved for current NEOs (excluding the CEO) for successful execution of hardware business restructuring.

• Stricter 2026 Compensation Structure

  The 2026 Management Incentive Plan (MIP) will include a new gating mechanism, requiring threshold Adjusted EBITDA to be achieved for any payout to occur, reinforcing a pay-for-performance philosophy.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, with the most significant being the approval of a new 2026 Stock Incentive Plan. Notably, this plan is designed to replace the expiring 2017 plan and will result in a *reduction* of the company's fully-diluted overhang from 22.6% to 19.4%, indicating a positive step towards managing potential dilution. Additionally, the company has established a new Technology Committee to oversee innovation and cybersecurity, enhancing governance in critical areas. While the 2025 Management Incentive Plan saw 0% payout for financial objectives due to missed targets, the 2026 plan introduces a stricter gating mechanism requiring threshold Adjusted EBITDA for any payout, signaling a stronger commitment to performance-based compensation. These governance enhancements and the proactive management of equity dilution are positive signals for investors.