Nebius Seeks Blank-Check Authority to Issue 20% More Shares, Repurchase Up to 20%

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Nebius Group's AGM notice seeks shareholder approval for a 20% share issuance authorization and a 20% repurchase program, alongside director re-elections and auditor appointment.

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• 20% Share Issuance Authorization

  Board seeks authority to issue up to 20% of issued share capital (excluding Class C shares) over five years, with power to exclude pre-emptive rights — providing flexibility for financing and M&A.

• 20% Share Repurchase Authorization

  Board seeks authority to repurchase up to 20% of issued share capital over 18 months at market prices, enabling capital structure management.

• Director Re-elections

  All eight directors — including CEO Arkady Volozh and Chairman John Boynton — are proposed for re-election to one-year terms.

• Auditor Appointment

  Deloitte & Touche LLP and Deloitte Accountants B.V. proposed as independent auditor and statutory auditor for 2026, following Audit Committee recommendation.

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The AGM notice includes a proposal to authorize the board to issue up to 20% of the company's issued share capital (excluding Class C shares) over five years, with the ability to exclude pre-emptive rights. This is a standard but significant capital flexibility tool for a company in rapid growth mode — it gives management the ability to raise capital or pursue acquisitions without returning to shareholders for each deal. The simultaneous repurchase authorization (up to 20% over 18 months) provides a counterbalance, allowing the company to manage dilution and capital structure. The cancellation of 2.2 million Class C shares is a housekeeping item that simplifies the share structure. All eight directors are up for re-election, and Deloitte is proposed as the new auditor for 2026, following the Audit Committee's recommendation disclosed in February.