Shareholders Approve 3.2M Share Increase to Equity Incentive Plan

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Ameresco stockholders approved a significant increase of 3.2 million shares to the company's equity incentive plan, authorizing substantial potential future dilution for employee compensation.

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• Equity Incentive Plan Expanded

  Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares reserved for issuance by 3,200,000 Class A common shares.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  This increase represents a potential dilution of approximately 6.0% of the company's current market capitalization, authorizing future equity awards for employees and executives.

• Finalizes Prior Proposal

  This approval finalizes the proposal that was previously disclosed in the DEF 14A filing on April 23, 2026, which sought shareholder consent for this increase.

• Routine Governance Matters Approved

  Stockholders also re-elected two Class I directors, ratified RSM US LLP as the independent auditor, and approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis.

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Ameresco's stockholders have approved a significant increase of 3.2 million shares to the company's equity incentive plan. This authorization, representing approximately 6.0% of the current market capitalization, allows for substantial future equity awards to employees and executives. While intended for talent retention and motivation, this also introduces a notable potential for dilution for existing shareholders as these shares are issued over time. This filing finalizes the proposal previously outlined in the DEF 14A filed on April 23, 2026.