Shareholders to Vote on 9% Potential Dilution from New Equity Plan & Poison Pill Extension

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NioCorp filed its definitive proxy, seeking shareholder approval for a new equity incentive plan that could dilute existing shares by 9% and to extend its shareholder rights plan (poison pill) until 2027.

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• Annual General Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for April 6, 2026, where shareholders will vote on several key proposals.

• Long Term Incentive Plan Amendment Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on amending the Long Term Incentive Plan to authorize a new fixed pool of 11.3 million common shares for equity awards. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 9% of current outstanding shares, with a total overhang of 12.9% including existing awards.

• Shareholder Rights Plan Extension

  The company proposes to extend its existing Shareholder Rights Plan (poison pill), originally adopted on November 21, 2025, until the 2027 annual general meeting. This measure aims to protect against unsolicited takeovers.

• Board Composition Change

  Director David C. Beling will not stand for re-election after 15 years of service, reducing the proposed number of directors for the ensuing year to six.

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NioCorp Developments Ltd. has filed its definitive proxy statement, formalizing proposals for its Annual General Meeting on April 6, 2026. The most impactful proposal is the amendment to the Long Term Incentive Plan, which seeks shareholder approval for a new fixed pool of 11.3 million shares for equity awards. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 9% of the current outstanding shares, with a total equity overhang of 12.9% when combined with existing awards. While the transition from an 'evergreen' plan to a fixed share pool is a governance improvement, the sheer magnitude of potential dilution is substantial. Additionally, the company proposes to extend its existing Shareholder Rights Plan (poison pill) until the 2027 annual general meeting, a defensive measure against unsolicited takeovers. This definitive filing follows the preliminary proxy statement filed on 2026-02-10, which initially outlined these proposals.