Petco Seeks Shareholder Approval for 15.5M Equity Plan Increase, Potentially Diluting Shares by 16.9%

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Petco has filed its definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting on June 30, 2026, seeking shareholder approval for a 15.5 million share increase in its equity incentive plan, which could lead to 16.9% potential dilution, alongside routine proposals.

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• Equity Incentive Plan Expansion

  Shareholders will vote on a Second Amendment to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to increase authorized shares by 15,500,000. This would raise the total shares available for issuance under the plan to 59,271,641.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  If the proposed increase is approved and all shares under the plan were issued, it would result in a potential dilution of approximately 16.9% for existing shareholders.

• Executive Compensation Vote

  A non-binding, advisory 'say-on-pay' vote on named executive officer compensation is included. The CEO's fiscal 2025 total compensation was $14,366,907, resulting in a pay ratio of 1-to-384 compared to the median employee.

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for June 30, 2026, where shareholders will vote on these and other proposals, including the election of four Class III directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor.

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Petco is seeking shareholder approval to significantly increase the number of shares authorized for its 2021 Equity Incentive Plan by 15.5 million. If approved, this would result in a potential dilution of approximately 16.9% for existing shareholders, as the company aims to attract and retain talent during its stated 'turn-around' phase. While necessary for talent, this level of potential dilution is a notable concern for current investors. The filing also includes a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, highlighting a CEO pay ratio of 1-to-384.