Unitholders Approve New Long-Term Incentive Plan Authorizing 10 Million Units

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Unitholders approved a new long-term incentive plan authorizing 10 million units, representing substantial potential dilution, alongside the ratification of the independent auditor.

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• Long-Term Incentive Plan Approved

  Unitholders approved the NGL Energy Partners LP 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan, effective February 9, 2026.

• Significant Unit Authorization

  The plan authorizes the issuance of up to 10,000,000 common units over a 10-year period, representing substantial potential dilution for existing unitholders.

• Governance Safeguards Included

  The plan incorporates unitholder-friendly provisions such as prohibiting repricing without approval, double-trigger vesting for change of control, and no evergreen replenishment.

• Auditor Ratification

  Unitholders also ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

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NGL Energy Partners LP unitholders approved the 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan, authorizing the issuance of up to 10 million common units over a 10-year term. This represents a substantial potential dilution for existing unitholders. While incentive plans are crucial for talent retention, the magnitude of authorized units is significant. The plan does include several unitholder-friendly provisions, such as prohibiting repricing without unitholder approval, requiring double-trigger vesting for change of control, and lacking an evergreen provision, which mitigates some of the negative aspects of dilution. Additionally, unitholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, a routine governance matter.