Dynex Capital Files Definitive Proxy for Annual Meeting, Seeks Shareholder Approval to Double Authorized Shares

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Dynex Capital has filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting, seeking shareholder approval to double its authorized common stock to 720 million shares, a move that would significantly increase potential future dilution but also provide substantial capital raising flexibility.

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• Proposal to Double Authorized Common Stock

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to increase authorized common stock from 360,000,000 to 720,000,000 shares. This would increase the number of unissued and unreserved shares to approximately 430.7 million, representing a significant potential for future dilution if fully utilized.

• Annual Meeting Details Confirmed

  The definitive proxy sets the Annual Meeting for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to be held virtually.

• Director Elections and Executive Compensation Vote

  Shareholders will elect six directors and cast an advisory, non-binding vote on executive compensation. One incumbent director, Joy D. Palmer, will not stand for re-election.

• Auditor Ratification

  The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year will be submitted for shareholder ratification. This follows the dismissal of BDO USA, P.C. in December 2024 and the appointment of EY in January 2025.

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This definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) formalizes the proposals for Dynex Capital's upcoming annual meeting, most notably seeking shareholder approval to double the authorized common stock from 360 million to 720 million shares. This follows the preliminary proxy (PRE 14A) filed on March 27, 2026, which initially disclosed the intent. If approved, this significant increase in authorized shares would provide the company with substantial flexibility for future capital raises, acquisitions, and equity compensation plans, but also introduces considerable potential for dilution. The company explicitly states this is to address future business needs and opportunities, which is a common rationale for such a move, especially for a company that recently completed a large ATM offering. Shareholders will also vote on the election of directors, an advisory resolution on executive compensation, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor.