Shareholders Approve 190M Share Incentive Plan & Officer Exculpation

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AT&T shareholders approved a new equity incentive plan authorizing 190 million shares, representing 2.72% potential dilution, and an amendment to exculpate officers from certain personal liabilities.

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• 2026 Incentive Plan Approved

  Stockholders approved the 2026 Incentive Plan, authorizing the company to issue up to 190 million shares for equity awards. This represents approximately 2.72% potential dilution based on the 6,982,145,528 common shares outstanding as of March 16, 2026.

• Officer Exculpation Amendment Passed

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to exculpate certain officers from personal liability for breaches of fiduciary duties, a significant corporate governance change.

• Annual Meeting Results Finalized

  All nominated directors were elected, the appointment of independent auditors was ratified, and the Stock Purchase and Deferral Plan was approved. Shareholder proposals regarding written consent and EEO-1 reporting were defeated.

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This 8-K reports the final outcomes of AT&T's 2026 Annual Meeting. The approval of the 2026 Incentive Plan authorizes the company to issue up to 190 million shares for equity compensation, which represents a notable potential dilution of approximately 2.72% for existing shareholders. Additionally, the approval of the officer exculpation amendment is a material corporate governance change that limits the personal liability of officers, potentially reducing accountability. These actions, particularly the potential dilution and the governance change, are important for investors to consider.