CEO Andrew Cavaghan Reduces Salary to $1, Receives Significant Equity Grant Under New Incentive Plan

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Blue Gold Ltd's CEO, Andrew Cavaghan, reduced his salary to $1 and received a substantial equity grant, including performance-based shares, signaling strong commitment and long-term alignment with shareholder interests.

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• CEO Compensation Restructured

  Andrew Cavaghan's cash salary was reduced to $1 per annum, retroactive to January 1, 2026, demonstrating strong commitment to the company's long-term success.

• Significant Equity Grant Received

  Mr. Cavaghan received a total grant of 2,447,500 Class A ordinary shares, comprising 157,500 unrestricted shares and 2,290,000 restricted shares, under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.

• Performance-Based Vesting Conditions

  A substantial portion of the restricted shares (1,400,000 shares) will vest only if the company's stock price reaches ambitious volume-weighted average price targets of $15 and $35 per share, aligning incentives with significant shareholder value creation.

• Increased Beneficial Ownership

  The reporting group's aggregate beneficial ownership increased to 6,431,729 shares, representing approximately 16.9% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares.

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Andrew Cavaghan, CEO of Blue Gold Ltd, has significantly aligned his interests with shareholders by reducing his cash compensation to $1 per annum, retroactive to January 1, 2026. In exchange, he received a substantial equity grant of 2,447,500 Class A ordinary shares, with a significant portion tied to ambitious performance targets ($15 and $35 volume-weighted average price). This move demonstrates strong conviction in the company's future growth potential and provides a clear incentive for long-term value creation, although it introduces some dilution. This grant follows the approval of the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan announced on March 31, 2026.