Alcoa Seeks Shareholder Approval for Expanded Stock Incentive Plan, Increasing Share Pool by 8 Million Shares

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Alcoa filed its definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting, seeking shareholder approval to increase its stock incentive plan's authorized share pool by 8 million shares, representing approximately 3.03% potential dilution.

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• Expanded Stock Incentive Plan Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the authorized share pool for the stock and incentive compensation plan by 8 million shares, from 30 million to 38 million. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 3.03% of current outstanding shares.

• Board Refreshment

  Dr. Ernesto Zedillo is not standing for re-election due to the company's retirement policy, and Mr. Brian R. Galovich has been nominated as a new independent director.

• Executive Compensation Approved

  The advisory 'Say-on-Pay' vote for 2025 executive compensation received over 88% approval from total shares, reflecting continued shareholder support for the company's pay-for-performance philosophy.

• Related Person Transaction Disclosed

  The company disclosed that the spouse of a key executive received over $1.2 million in compensation in 2025, a transaction that was reviewed and approved by the Governance and Nominating Committee.

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Alcoa Corporation filed its definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting, outlining several proposals for shareholder vote. The most significant proposal is the request to amend and restate the Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan, which would increase the number of shares authorized for issuance by 8 million, from 30 million to 38 million. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 3.03% of the current outstanding shares, a notable capital event aimed at talent retention and motivation. Shareholders will also vote on the election of 11 director nominees, including a new independent director, and the ratification of the independent auditor. The advisory 'Say-on-Pay' vote for 2025 executive compensation received strong support, though the company noted differing compensation market practices between the U.S. and Australia. Additionally, the filing disclosed a related person transaction involving the spouse of a key executive, which was reviewed and approved by the relevant committee.