Shareholders Approve Highly Dilutive Equity Plan Increase and Convertible Note Issuance

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Xos, Inc. shareholders approved a significant increase in the equity incentive plan by 3.74 million shares and authorized the potential issuance of over 20% of common stock at below-market prices for convertible notes, enabling substantial future dilution.

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• Shareholder Meeting Results

  Shareholders approved all six proposals at the Annual Meeting on June 23, 2026, including significant equity-related items.

• Equity Incentive Plan Expansion Approved

  Shareholders approved an increase of 3,740,000 shares for the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, representing over 31% potential dilution based on current outstanding shares.

• Highly Dilutive Convertible Note Issuance Authorized

  Shareholders authorized the potential issuance of 20% or more of common stock at prices below the Nasdaq Minimum Price to convertible note holders, along with any deemed change of control. This follows previous amendments to convertible notes with drastically reduced conversion prices.

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This 8-K reports the approval of two critical proposals that will significantly impact Xos, Inc.'s capital structure. The increase in the equity incentive plan by 3.74 million shares represents over 31% potential dilution based on current outstanding shares. Additionally, shareholders approved the potential issuance of 20% or more of common stock at prices below the Nasdaq minimum to convertible note holders, which could lead to further substantial dilution and a potential change of control. These approvals, following previous going concern warnings and prior dilutive financing, indicate the company's ongoing need for capital and its willingness to accept highly dilutive terms to secure it.