OceanaGold Details 2025 Executive Compensation, AGM Proposals, and Anti-Dilution Commitment

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OceanaGold Corp filed its Management Information Circular for the upcoming Annual General Meeting, detailing 2025 executive compensation, which saw significant increases aligned with record financial performance and a 228% rise in Total Shareholder Return, alongside proposals for director elections and a commitment to offset share dilution from long-term incentives.

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• Annual General Meeting Scheduled

  OceanaGold will hold its Annual General and Special Meeting virtually on June 9, 2026, to address director elections, auditor re-appointment, executive compensation, and a proposal for future virtual-only meetings.

• Significant Executive Compensation Increases

  The company disclosed 2025 executive compensation, with total NEO compensation rising to $11.39 million, up from $4.66 million in 2024. This increase is attributed to record financial performance and a 228% increase in Total Shareholder Return, with the CEO's STI payout at 176.1% of base salary.

• Commitment to Offset Dilution

  OceanaGold intends to repurchase shares to offset dilution from Long-Term Incentive (LTI) awards, aiming to maintain share capital balance and enhance shareholder value.

• Executive Departure Noted

  Liang Tang, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Company Secretary, will conclude her tenure on April 30, 2026, with Elizabeth Thampy having been appointed as her replacement on April 16, 2025.

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This comprehensive 6-K filing provides shareholders with the Management Information Circular for OceanaGold's upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting. Key disclosures include the detailed 2025 executive compensation, which reflects substantial increases in Short-Term Incentives (STI) and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) vesting for Named Executive Officers (NEOs). For instance, the CEO's STI payout was 176.1% of base salary, and total NEO compensation rose to $11.39 million in 2025, up from $4.66 million in 2024. The company explicitly links these payouts to its 'outstanding year of delivery' and a '228% increase in Total Shareholder Return,' demonstrating a strong pay-for-performance alignment. Investors should note the company's commitment to repurchase shares to offset dilution from LTI awards, a positive signal for shareholder value. Additionally, the circular outlines proposals for director elections, auditor re-appointment, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and a binding vote on holding future AGMs virtually. The departure of EVP, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Liang Tang, is also noted, with a replacement already in place.