Raymond James Clarifies Equity Plan Dilution, Reducing Overstated Impact
RJF sits 45% above its 52-week low of $117.565.
Summary
Raymond James Financial filed a proxy supplement to clarify and correct previously overstated dilution figures for its proposed Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, providing a more accurate view for shareholders.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · RJF
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Corrects Dilution Calculation
The company revised its calculation of previously granted awards under the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan, eliminating an overstatement caused by an incorrect fungible share ratio.
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Updates Potential Dilution
The updated equity plan dilution rate (overhang) is 7% as of December 17, 2025, increasing to 8% if the proposed 2.6 million shares for the Amended and Restated Plan are approved.
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Provides Burn Rate and Plan Duration
The filing details a three-year average burn rate of 0.97% and estimates the requested shares will be sufficient for approximately three years.
Analysis · RJF · Finance
This DEFA14A filing provides a crucial supplement to Raymond James Financial's definitive proxy statement from January 7, 2026, specifically addressing Proposal 3 concerning the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The company corrected an overstatement of the plan's dilutive impact by revising the calculation of previously granted awards, which had incorrectly applied a fungible share ratio. The updated disclosure presents a more accurate picture of potential dilution, which is important for shareholders ahead of the vote on the equity incentive plan.
At the time of this filing, RJF was trading at $170.71 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $33.7B. The 52-week trading range was $117.57 to $177.66. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.