Shareholders Approve New Long-Term Incentive Plan with Significant Potential Dilution

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Perrigo shareholders approved a new 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, authorizing a substantial number of shares for future equity awards, and renewed the Board's authority to issue shares, alongside other routine annual meeting proposals.

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• New Long-Term Incentive Plan Approved

  Shareholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which replaces the 2019 plan and authorizes 7,265,000 new shares for future equity awards, plus any unissued or forfeited shares from the prior plan. This represents over 5% potential dilution based on current outstanding shares.

• Board Authority to Issue Shares Renewed

  Shareholders renewed the Board's authority to issue shares under Irish law and to opt-out of statutory pre-emption rights, providing flexibility for future capital raises or share issuances.

• Directors Re-elected

  All nine nominated directors were re-elected to hold office until the 2027 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

• Executive Compensation and Auditor Ratified

  Shareholders provided advisory approval for executive compensation and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

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The approval of the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan is a key corporate governance event, enabling Perrigo to continue using equity for employee incentives. The plan authorizes a significant number of shares, representing over 5% of the current outstanding shares, which introduces substantial potential dilution for existing shareholders over time. This comes as the company navigates financial challenges, including a recent net loss and goodwill impairment, making talent retention critical. Additionally, shareholders renewed the Board's authority to issue shares and opt-out of pre-emption rights, providing flexibility for future capital activities. While these authorizations are not immediate share issuances, they signal potential future dilution. The re-election of directors and ratification of executive compensation and auditors were routine matters.