Shareholders to Vote on Major Capital Increase and Potential Dilution

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Nexa Resources S.A. shareholders will vote on proposals to significantly increase authorized share capital and remove pre-emptive rights, alongside a share premium reimbursement and routine governance matters.

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• Proposed Authorized Share Capital Increase

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the authorized share capital from USD 231,942,819 to USD 800,000,000, representing a potential increase of over 240%.

• Authorization to Limit Preferential Subscription Rights

  The Board is seeking authorization to limit or cancel shareholders' preferential subscription rights for future share issuances, which could lead to significant dilution without existing shareholders having the first right to purchase new shares.

• Share Premium Reimbursement and 2025 Loss Allocation

  Shareholders will vote to approve a share premium reimbursement of approximately US$17.5 million (US$0.132136 per common share) to be paid on August 11, 2026, and to carry forward the loss for the year ended December 31, 2025.

• Director Reelection and Remuneration

  Nine current directors are nominated for reelection until the 2028 annual general meeting, and shareholders will determine the 2026 director remuneration of US$2.31 million and ratify the 2025 remuneration of US$2.3 million.

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Nexa Resources S.A. is seeking shareholder approval for a significant increase in its authorized share capital, from $231.9 million to $800 million. This substantial increase, coupled with the authorization for the Board to limit or cancel preferential subscription rights, introduces a considerable risk of future dilution for existing shareholders. While the company is also proposing a $17.5 million share premium reimbursement, the potential for future capital raises without pre-emptive rights is a more impactful, long-term concern. This comes after the company reported a significant turnaround to profitability in 2025.