Stockholders Approve 1.6M Share Increase for Equity Incentive Plan

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Mativ Holdings' stockholders approved an amendment to its equity incentive plan, increasing the authorized shares for grants by 1,600,000, providing more flexibility for employee compensation but also potential future dilution.

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• Equity Plan Share Increase Approved

  Stockholders approved Amendment No. 2 to the 2024 Equity and Incentive Plan, increasing the maximum number of shares authorized for grants by 1,600,000, bringing the total to 6,700,000 shares. This represents a potential future dilution of approximately $14.86 million based on the current stock price.

• Directors Re-elected

  William M. Cook and Marco Levi were elected as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.

• Executive Compensation Approved

  Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the company's Named Executive Officers.

• Auditor Ratified

  Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

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Mativ Holdings' stockholders approved an amendment to its 2024 Equity and Incentive Plan, authorizing an additional 1,600,000 shares for grants, bringing the total to 6,700,000 shares. This expansion of the equity pool, representing a potential future dilution of approximately $14.86 million based on the current stock price, provides the company with more flexibility for employee compensation and retention. While increasing the share count for incentive plans can be dilutive, it is a common practice to align management and employee interests with long-term shareholder value, especially following the significant net loss reported in 2025. Investors should monitor the actual issuance of these shares and their impact on outstanding share count.