Unisys Seeks Shareholder Approval for 18.1% Potential Dilution and Supermajority Voting Removal

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Unisys Corp filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval to significantly expand its equity compensation plan by authorizing 3.9 million additional shares, which could lead to 18.1% total potential dilution, and to eliminate supermajority voting provisions.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for April 30, 2026, where shareholders will vote on several key proposals.

• Equity Compensation Plan Expansion

  The company is seeking approval to amend its 2024 Long-Term Incentive and Equity Compensation Plan to authorize the issuance of 3.9 million additional shares.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  If all authorized shares under the amended plan were issued, the company estimates a total potential dilution of approximately 18.1% to current stockholders.

• Re-proposal to Eliminate Supermajority Voting

  The Board recommends approving an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority voting provisions, a proposal that was not approved by shareholders in 2025.

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This definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) finalizes the proposals for Unisys Corp's upcoming annual meeting, following the preliminary proxy (PRE 14A) filed on March 5, 2026. The most significant proposal is the amendment to the 2024 Long-Term Incentive and Equity Compensation Plan, which seeks authorization to issue 3.9 million additional shares. This, combined with existing awards, could result in a substantial 18.1% potential dilution for current shareholders. While equity compensation is crucial for attracting and retaining talent, this level of potential dilution is considerable for a company with a market capitalization of $167 million, especially in the context of its reported net loss and negative operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Additionally, the Board is re-proposing the elimination of supermajority voting provisions, a measure that was not approved by shareholders in 2025. This governance change, if approved, would make it easier for a simple majority of shareholders to effect corporate actions, potentially increasing the company's vulnerability to activist investors or takeovers. The re-submission highlights the Board's continued commitment to this governance reform. Investors should carefully consider the dilutive impact of the equity plan and the implications of the governance changes on future corporate control.