Stockholders Approve 8.5 Million Share Increase for Incentive Plan

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Redwood Trust stockholders approved an 8.5 million share increase for the company's incentive award plan, representing a significant potential dilution of approximately 6.8% of outstanding shares.

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• Incentive Plan Share Increase Approved

  Stockholders voted to approve an amendment to the 2014 Incentive Award Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 8,500,000 shares of common stock. This follows the proposal outlined in a DEF 14A filing on March 30, 2026.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The newly authorized shares for the incentive plan represent a potential dilution of approximately 6.8% of the company's currently outstanding common stock.

• Routine Governance Matters Passed

  Stockholders also approved the election of all nominated directors, ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor, and approved the non-binding advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation.

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Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2014 Incentive Award Plan, increasing the shares available for issuance by 8.5 million. This authorization, while not an immediate sale, represents a potential future dilution of approximately 6.8% of the company's current outstanding shares. This occurs while the stock is trading near its 52-week low, which could amplify investor concerns about future share price pressure from compensation-related issuances.