Carvana Proposes 5-for-1 Forward Stock Split and Substantial Increase in Authorized Shares

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Carvana Co. filed its definitive proxy statement, proposing a 5-for-1 forward stock split and a substantial increase in authorized shares, along with a new omnibus incentive plan with an evergreen share reserve.

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• Proposed 5-for-1 Forward Stock Split

  The Board recommends a five-for-one forward stock split for both Class A and Class B common stock, effective May 7, 2026, to enhance share accessibility and liquidity. This action will proportionally reduce the per-share price and increase the number of outstanding shares.

• Significant Increase in Authorized Shares

  The company proposes to increase authorized Class A common stock from 500 million to 2.5 billion shares and Class B common stock from 125 million to 625 million shares. This creates substantial headroom for future equity issuance, potentially leading to significant dilution if fully utilized.

• New 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan

  Shareholders will vote on a new equity incentive plan, replacing the 2017 plan. The new plan includes an evergreen provision, automatically increasing the share reserve by 2% of outstanding Class A common stock annually for ten years, adding to potential future dilution.

• Shareholder Meeting Details

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, where shareholders will vote on these proposals, including the re-election of directors, executive compensation (say-on-pay), and a stockholder proposal for an independent board chairman.

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Carvana Co. has filed its definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting, proposing a five-for-one forward stock split and a significant increase in authorized shares. This follows the preliminary proxy statement filed on March 13, 2026. The forward stock split aims to make shares more accessible to a broader investor base and provide flexibility for employee equity management. Concurrently, the company seeks to increase authorized Class A common stock from 500 million to 2.5 billion shares and Class B common stock from 125 million to 625 million shares. This substantial increase in authorized shares, alongside the proposed 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan which includes an evergreen provision for an annual 2% increase in the share reserve, creates significant headroom for future equity issuance and potential dilution. While the split itself is generally viewed positively for liquidity, the expanded authorized share count and evergreen equity plan introduce a notable potential for future dilution, which investors should monitor.