Shareholders Approve Significant Equity Plan Expansion, Reject Officer Exculpation

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HeartSciences Inc. shareholders approved a substantial increase in shares for its equity incentive plan, potentially leading to significant dilution, but rejected a proposal to exculpate officers from liability.

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• Equity Incentive Plan Expanded

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing shares reserved for issuance by 1,250,000 plus an evergreen provision for up to 25% of outstanding common and converted preferred stock. If all authorized shares were issued, dilution would be over 60% based on current outstanding shares.

• Officer Exculpation Rejected

  A proposal to amend the Certificate of Formation to provide for exculpation of officers in limited circumstances, as allowed by Texas law, was not approved by shareholders.

• Director Re-elected

  Andrew Simpson was re-elected as a Class III director for a three-year term expiring in 2028.

• Auditor Ratified

  Haskell & White LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.

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HeartSciences Inc. shareholders approved a substantial increase in shares reserved for its equity incentive plan, which could lead to significant dilution for existing shareholders. The plan now reserves 1,250,000 shares plus an evergreen provision for up to 25% of outstanding stock. Given the company's approximately 3.48 million shares outstanding, this represents a potential dilution of over 60% if fully utilized. This highly dilutive action comes as the company operates under a going concern warning and its stock trades near 52-week lows, highlighting the critical need for capital or employee incentives in a distressed environment. Additionally, the rejection of a proposal to exculpate officers from liability is a notable governance signal, potentially indicating shareholder dissatisfaction or concerns, which could impact management's confidence or future retention.