Baker Hughes Seeks Shareholder Approval for New Equity Incentive and Employee Stock Purchase Plans

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Baker Hughes filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking approval for new equity incentive and employee stock purchase plans that could result in substantial share dilution, alongside detailing strong executive compensation tied to 2025's solid financial performance.

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• New Long-Term Incentive Plan Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on the Baker Hughes Company 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which authorizes the issuance of up to 24,761,412 new shares (including shares rolled over from a prior plan).

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Expansion

  Approval is sought for an additional 9,500,000 shares for the Second Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing the total available for issuance under the plan to 14,408,532 shares.

• Potential Share Dilution

  If all shares authorized under both new plans were issued, it would result in a potential dilution of approximately 3.95% of the company's current outstanding shares.

• Strong Executive Compensation Payouts

  Executive compensation for 2025 included above-target payouts for the short-term incentive plan (113.5%) and 2023 Performance Share Units (200.93%), reflecting the company's strong financial performance, including record adjusted EBITDA and increased free cash flow.

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The definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, including the authorization of new shares for the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Second Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These plans, if approved, could lead to a notable increase in outstanding shares. The filing also details strong executive compensation payouts for 2025, reflecting the company's robust financial and operational performance, including record adjusted EBITDA and significant shareholder returns. This filing provides comprehensive details for the annual shareholder meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, following recent positive news regarding strategic service agreements and technology partnerships.