SFL Corp Ltd. Seeks Shareholder Approval for Preference Share Authorization

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SFL Corp Ltd. announced its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders will vote on proposals including the authorization for the Board to redesignate and issue up to 25 million preference shares, enhancing capital management flexibility.

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• Annual General Meeting Scheduled

  SFL Corp Ltd. will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2026, to address various corporate proposals.

• Authorization of Preference Shares

  Shareholders will vote on a proposal to redesignate 25,000,000 authorized but unissued common shares into preference shares, granting the Board authority to determine their terms and issue them from time to time. This provides significant capital management flexibility.

• Director Re-elections and Auditor Appointment

  The agenda includes the re-election of seven existing Directors, the re-appointment of Ernst & Young AS as auditors, and the approval of Directors' fees not to exceed US$800,000 for 2026.

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SFL Corp Ltd. is seeking shareholder approval to redesignate 25 million authorized but unissued common shares into preference shares and grant the Board authority to determine their terms and issue them. This move significantly enhances the company's capital management flexibility, providing access to a broader range of financing alternatives and diversifying funding sources. While this is an authorization and not an immediate issuance, the potential future issuance of 25 million preference shares represents a substantial portion (~17%) of the current outstanding common shares, which could impact the company's capital structure and potentially dilute common shareholders in the future. Investors should monitor any subsequent announcements regarding the issuance of these preference shares.