Galiano Gold Shareholders Approve Eight-Director Board, Incentive Plan with Over 92% Support
GAU•At its June 11, 2026 AGM Galiano Gold shareholders approved fixing the board at eight directors and re-elected all nominees with votes for ranging from 93.34% to 99.82%, and reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as auditors (99.77% support). Investors also passed the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan with 92.64% support and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation with 93.03% support.
1. AGM Voting Outcomes
Galiano Gold held its Annual General and Special Meeting on June 11, 2026, where all resolutions were approved. Shareholders voted to set the number of directors at eight, elected all eight nominees, reappointed auditors, approved the equity incentive plan, and passed the advisory compensation resolution.
2. Board Composition Set at Eight Directors
The resolution to fix the board size at eight directors passed with 99.47% support (163.96 million votes for). Each director nominee received strong backing, with votes for ranging from 93.34% (Moira Smith) to 99.82% (Paul N. Wright).
3. Auditor Reappointment and Compensation Advisory
Ernst & Young LLP was reappointed as the company’s auditor for the coming year with 99.77% support (164.45 million votes for). The non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation was approved with 93.03% support (135.02 million votes for).
4. Equity Incentive Plan Approval
The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan passed with 92.64% support (134.45 million votes for), authorizing the issuance of share-based awards to directors, officers and employees to align their interests with long-term shareholder value.
