EPAM Systems Seeks Shareholder Approval for 4.65M New Shares and Enhanced Governance

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EPAM Systems filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval for proposals including the authorization of 4.65 million new shares for incentive plans and an amendment to allow shareholders to call special meetings.

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• Share Authorization for Incentive Plans

  Shareholders will vote on increasing shares for the Long Term Incentive Plan by 4,000,000 and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 650,000, totaling 4,650,000 new shares.

• Potential Dilution

  The proposed share increases represent a potential dilution of approximately 8.81% of current outstanding shares if all authorized shares were issued.

• Enhanced Shareholder Rights

  The Board proposes amending the Certificate of Incorporation to grant stockholders holding 25% of shares the right to call a special meeting, while recommending against a separate stockholder proposal for a 10% threshold.

• Annual Meeting Details Finalized

  This definitive proxy statement finalizes the Annual Meeting for May 21, 2026, and includes routine proposals for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably seeking shareholder approval to increase the shares available for its Long Term Incentive Plan by 4,000,000 and its Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 650,000. If approved, these proposals would authorize the issuance of an additional 4,650,000 shares, representing a potential dilution of approximately 8.81% based on current outstanding shares. While dilutive, the company states these shares are crucial for attracting, motivating, and retaining talent, and for facilitating strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the Board is proposing an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to allow stockholders holding 25% or more of outstanding shares to call a special meeting, a move to enhance shareholder rights, though it opposes a separate stockholder proposal for a 10% threshold.