MKDWELL Tech Opts Out of Key Nasdaq Shareholder Approval Rules, Increasing Board Discretion

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MKDWELL Tech Inc. will no longer seek shareholder approval for major dilutive events, including large equity issuances and change of control transactions, by adopting British Virgin Islands home country practices.

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• Waives Shareholder Approval for Dilutive Issuances

  The company will no longer require shareholder approval for issuing securities in connection with acquisitions, change of control transactions, or issuances of 20% or more of voting power at a discount.

• Exempts Equity Compensation from Shareholder Vote

  Shareholder approval is no longer required for the issuance of securities related to equity-based compensation for officers, directors, employees, or consultants.

• Adopts Home Country Governance

  As a foreign private issuer, MKDWELL Tech Inc. is adopting British Virgin Islands home country practices, which allow these exemptions from Nasdaq Stock Market Rules.

• Increases Board Discretion

  This change significantly increases the board's discretion over capital raises and equity grants, potentially reducing shareholder oversight on material dilutive events.

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MKDWELL Tech Inc., as a foreign private issuer, has elected to follow British Virgin Islands home country practices, exempting it from several Nasdaq rules requiring shareholder approval for significant corporate actions. This includes issuances of securities for acquisitions, change of control transactions, equity-based compensation, and large dilutive issuances (20% or more of voting power) at a discount. This move grants the board substantial autonomy over capital allocation and potential dilution, removing critical shareholder safeguards. Coming shortly after the company announced a new equity incentive plan authorizing 20% of fully diluted shares on 2026-03-30, this exemption provides the board with the ability to implement such plans without further shareholder consent, which could be viewed negatively by investors concerned about potential dilution and governance.