Stockholders Approve 6.5M Share Increase for Incentive Plan, Capping Director Pay

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Claros Mortgage Trust stockholders approved an amendment to its incentive award plan, increasing the shares reserved for issuance by 6.5 million, which could lead to significant future dilution.

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• Incentive Plan Share Increase Approved

  Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2016 Incentive Award Plan, increasing the aggregate number of shares reserved for issuance by 6,500,000 shares to a total of 14,781,594 shares. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 4.64% based on current outstanding shares.

• Increased Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)

  The amendment also increases the aggregate number of shares that may be granted as Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) from 1,000,000 to 7,500,000 shares and extends the period for granting ISOs through April 20, 2036.

• Non-Employee Director Compensation Cap

  The plan now includes a cap of $750,000 per fiscal year on the sum of cash compensation and the aggregate grant date fair value of awards granted to non-employee directors.

• Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

  The advisory vote on executive compensation passed, but with a notable 33.7% of votes cast against the proposal, indicating some shareholder dissatisfaction.

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Stockholders approved a significant increase in shares reserved for the company's incentive award plan. This authorization for an additional 6.5 million shares represents a potential future dilution of approximately 4.64% for existing shareholders, impacting the company's equity structure. While necessary for employee compensation and retention, this level of potential dilution is notable. The approval of the plan finalizes a proposal previously outlined in the definitive proxy statement filed on April 22, 2026.