Velo3D Seeks Shareholder Approval for Significant Equity Plan Expansion, Enabling ~11% Potential Dilution

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Velo3D is seeking shareholder approval to add 2.86 million shares to its equity incentive plan, potentially diluting existing shareholders by approximately 10.91%, to fund executive and employee compensation amidst ongoing financial concerns.

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• Equity Plan Expansion Request

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan by 2,860,000 shares, representing approximately 10.91% potential dilution. This is intended to support talent retention and future equity awards.

• CEO Performance Award

  The expanded plan would enable a one-time performance-based stock option award to CEO Arun Jeldi, equivalent to 3% of outstanding common stock, contingent on market capitalization milestones.

• Significant Insider Voting Power

  CEO Arun Jeldi and affiliated entities collectively hold approximately 48.6% of the company's voting power, making the approval of board-recommended proposals highly likely.

• New CFO Appointment

  James Suva was appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026, following the resignation of the previous CFO.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably a request to increase the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan by 2.86 million shares. This expansion, if approved, represents a potential dilution of approximately 10.91% based on current outstanding shares. The company states this is necessary to support anticipated equity compensation needs, including hiring, retention, and a substantial performance-based stock option award for the CEO, Arun Jeldi, equivalent to 3% of outstanding common stock. This significant potential dilution is particularly notable given the company's previously disclosed "going concern" doubts. With CEO Arun Jeldi and affiliated entities holding approximately 48.6% of voting power, the approval of these proposals is highly probable. The filing also details the appointment of James Suva as the new CFO, effective April 6, 2026, and an increase in CEO compensation.