Shareholders Approve Board Authority to Issue Up to 20% New Shares

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Dole plc shareholders approved the Board's authority to issue up to 20% of new shares, providing capital raising flexibility but also creating potential for significant future dilution.

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• Share Issuance Authority Approved

  Shareholders approved granting the Board authority to issue up to 19 million new shares, representing 20% of outstanding shares, as proposed in the April 7, 2026 filing.

• Pre-emption Rights Excluded

  The Board also received approval to exclude pre-emption rights, allowing for more flexible share issuance without offering them proportionally to existing shareholders first.

• Director Elections and Auditor Ratification

  Four directors were elected for three-year terms, and KPMG LLP was ratified as the company's auditors for fiscal year 2026.

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Dole plc shareholders have approved the Board's authority to issue up to 19 million new shares, which represents approximately 20% of the company's current outstanding shares. This approval, along with the exclusion of pre-emption rights, gives the company significant flexibility to raise capital in the future. However, it also creates an overhang of potential substantial dilution for existing shareholders if these shares are issued.