Shareholders to Vote on Equity Plan Seeking 3.1M New Shares, Potentially Increasing Dilution to 16.5%

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Commercial Vehicle Group is seeking shareholder approval for a new equity incentive plan that would add 3.1 million shares, potentially increasing total dilution to 16.5% of outstanding stock, amidst a year where executives received no bonuses due to missed performance targets.

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• Significant Equity Plan Expansion Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on the Second Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, which proposes to increase the number of authorized shares for awards by 3,100,000 shares.

• Substantial Potential Dilution

  If approved, the new shares would increase the total potential dilution rate by 8.5%, bringing the total potential dilution to 16.5% of the company's outstanding common stock.

• Executive Bonuses Withheld Due to Missed Targets

  No annual incentive bonuses were paid to named executive officers for fiscal year 2025, as the company failed to meet its operating income hurdle of $6.5 million, achieving only $4.8 million.

• New Director from Significant Shareholder

  Ari B. Levy, representing Lakeview Opportunity Fund LLC (an 8.9% shareholder), was elected as an independent Director to the Board on February 5, 2026, following a Support Agreement.

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This preliminary proxy statement outlines critical proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably a request for shareholder approval to significantly expand the company's equity incentive plan. The proposed addition of 3.1 million shares, on top of existing awards and available shares, could lead to a substantial 16.5% potential dilution of outstanding common stock. This level of dilution is a major concern for shareholders, especially given the company's recent financial performance, which included a net loss in 2025 and the failure to meet operating income targets, resulting in no annual bonuses for executive officers. The plan's estimated duration of less than two years for the new shares also suggests a high burn rate. While the appointment of a representative from a significant shareholder to the board may offer new oversight, the overall sentiment is negative due to the considerable potential dilution and the company's underlying performance challenges.