Stockholders Approve New Incentive Plans, Authorizing 19M Shares for Future Issuance

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Baker Hughes stockholders approved new long-term incentive and employee stock purchase plans, authorizing an additional 19 million shares for future issuance, representing approximately 1.9% potential dilution.

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• Incentive Plans Approved

  Stockholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and the Second Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at the Annual Meeting.

• Significant Share Authorization

  The approved plans authorize an additional 19,000,000 shares of Class A common stock for future issuance, comprising 9.5 million for the LTIP and 9.5 million for the ESPP.

• Potential Dilution Noted

  This authorization represents approximately 1.9% potential dilution based on the 991,757,347 shares outstanding as of the record date.

• Routine Annual Meeting Outcomes

  All ten nominated directors were elected, the advisory vote on executive compensation passed, and KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

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Baker Hughes stockholders approved new long-term incentive and employee stock purchase plans. While these plans are essential for attracting and retaining talent, the authorization of an additional 19 million shares represents approximately 1.9% potential dilution to existing shareholders. This could impact per-share metrics as these shares are granted over time.