Orthofix Shareholders Approve 1.25M Share Increase for Stock Purchase Plan

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Orthofix Medical Inc. shareholders approved an amendment to its stock purchase plan, increasing the shares available for issuance by 1.25 million, bringing the total authorized for the plan to 6.1 million shares.

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• Share Purchase Plan Expansion Approved

  Shareholders approved Amendment No. 5 to the Second Amended and Restated Stock Purchase Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 1,250,000 shares.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The total number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the Stock Purchase Plan is now 6,100,000. If all these shares were issued, potential dilution would be approximately 15.1% based on current outstanding shares.

• Annual Meeting Results

  Shareholders also approved the election of all nominated directors, the advisory resolution on executive compensation, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

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Orthofix Medical Inc. shareholders approved an amendment to its employee stock purchase plan, increasing the shares available for issuance by 1.25 million. This brings the total potential shares under the plan to 6.1 million, representing approximately 15.1% of current outstanding shares. This authorization for future dilution comes at a sensitive time for the company, which recently lowered its full-year guidance and is trading near its 52-week low, adding to the potential overhang on the stock.