Amplify Energy Seeks Shareholder Approval for Equity Plan Increasing Potential Dilution by 4.4%; Auditor Ratification Follows Adverse Opinion

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Amplify Energy Corp. filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting, seeking shareholder approval for an equity incentive plan that would increase potential dilution by 4.4% and the ratification of a new auditor after the previous one issued an adverse opinion on internal controls.

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• Equity Incentive Plan Proposed

  Shareholders to vote on the Amplify Energy Corp. 2024 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan, which would authorize an additional 1.8 million shares, increasing the potential dilution rate by 4.4% to 11.6%.

• Auditor Change for Ratification

  The Audit Committee appointed Grant Thornton LLP as the new independent auditor, replacing Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose 2025 audit report included an adverse opinion regarding a material weakness in the company's internal control over financial reporting.

• Executive Compensation Details

  The filing provides details on Named Executive Officer (NEO) compensation, including base salary increases, annual incentive bonuses (discretionarily increased to 100% of target despite 88% formulaic payout), and special cash bonuses for certain officers.

• Director Elections

  Five directors are nominated for election to the board, including current CEO Daniel Furbee and Chairman Christopher W. Hamm.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably the request for shareholder approval of an amended and restated equity incentive plan. The plan, if approved, would authorize the issuance of an additional 1.8 million shares, increasing the company's potential dilution rate by 4.4% to a total of 11.6%. This represents a substantial capital event for compensation and retention. Shareholders will also vote on the ratification of a new independent auditor, Grant Thornton LLP, following the previous auditor's adverse opinion on internal controls over financial reporting for fiscal year 2025, a critical risk factor that remains relevant for investor consideration.