Shareholders Approve 2.25 Million New Shares for Equity Incentive and ESPP

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AtriCure shareholders approved the authorization of an additional 2.25 million shares for equity compensation and employee stock purchase plans, representing a potential dilution of approximately 4.44%.

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• Shareholder Approval for Equity Plans

  Stockholders approved an increase of 1,500,000 shares for the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan and 750,000 shares for the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Potential Dilution

  The newly authorized 2,250,000 shares represent approximately 4.44% of the current outstanding shares, creating a significant pool for future equity compensation.

• Director Elections and Auditor Ratification

  All nine director nominees were elected, and Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

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AtriCure's shareholders approved the authorization of an additional 2.25 million shares for its equity incentive and employee stock purchase plans. This authorization, while not immediate issuance, creates a significant pool of shares for future compensation, potentially leading to approximately 4.44% dilution for existing shareholders if fully utilized. This follows the company's request for approval in its April 6, 2026 proxy statement.