Fortitude Gold Seeks Shareholder Approval for Highly Dilutive Equity Incentive Plan Expansion

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Fortitude Gold Corp filed definitive additional proxy materials for its annual meeting, including a proposal to expand its equity incentive plan by reserving 10 million shares, representing significant potential dilution.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The company will hold its annual meeting on May 20, 2026, to vote on several proposals, including director elections and auditor ratification.

• Equity Plan Expansion Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on amending the Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved and available for grant to 10,000,000 shares.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  If all 10,000,000 authorized shares were issued under the plan, it would result in approximately 37% dilution based on current outstanding shares.

• Plan Expiration Extended

  The proposed amendment also seeks to extend the plan's expiration date to October 15, 2035.

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Fortitude Gold Corp is seeking shareholder approval to significantly expand its equity incentive plan, proposing to reserve up to 10,000,000 shares for future grants. If all 10,000,000 shares were issued, this would represent a potential dilution of approximately 37% based on the company's current outstanding shares, which could significantly impact existing shareholder value. The proposal also extends the plan's expiration date to October 15, 2035, providing a long runway for future share issuances.