Marqeta Files Definitive Proxy for Shareholder Vote on 1-for-4 Reverse Stock Split and Officer Exculpation

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Marqeta, Inc. has filed its definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting on June 10, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for a 1-for-4 reverse stock split and an amendment to its charter to provide officer exculpation.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The annual meeting is set for June 10, 2026, where shareholders will vote on key proposals, including a reverse stock split and officer exculpation.

• 1-for-4 Reverse Stock Split Proposed

  The Board recommends a 1-for-4 reverse stock split and a proportionate reduction in authorized shares, aiming to reduce outstanding shares and potentially improve marketability and trading costs. Management has discretion to implement this within one year if approved.

• Officer Exculpation Amendment

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to limit the personal liability of certain officers for breaches of fiduciary duty of care, as permitted by Delaware law.

• Mixed Fiscal Year 2025 Financials

  The company reported a 31% increase in Total Processing Volume (TPV) to $383 billion and a 23% rise in net revenue to $625 million for fiscal year 2025. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $110 million, but the company recorded a net loss of $14 million, compared to a net income in 2024.

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This definitive proxy statement formalizes the proposals for Marqeta's upcoming annual meeting, following the preliminary proxy filed on April 10, 2026. The most significant proposal is a 1-for-4 reverse stock split, which aims to reduce the number of outstanding shares and potentially improve marketability and trading costs. While the company reported strong operational growth in TPV, revenue, and gross profit for fiscal year 2025, alongside an improved Adjusted EBITDA, the net loss of $14 million in 2025 (compared to a net income in 2024) provides context for the need to address share price perception. The proposed officer exculpation amendment, while common in Delaware, could be viewed by some investors as a reduction in accountability. Shareholders should closely monitor the outcome of these votes, particularly the reverse stock split, which could significantly impact the stock's trading dynamics.