B2Gold (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) released voting results from its June 4, 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting. A total of 842,480,659 shares, or 63.06% of outstanding shares, were voted. All ten director nominees were elected and all resolutions, including auditor appointment, RSU plan matters, and say-on-pay, received majority support.
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Market Context
This announcement confirms that shareholders approved all AGM matters, including board elections, au...
Analysis
This announcement confirms that shareholders approved all AGM matters, including board elections, auditor appointment, Restricted Share Unit Plan changes and a say-on-pay vote, with support levels up to 96.92%. In the context of recent strong Q1 2026 results, asset sales and operational updates, the news underscores continuity in B2Gold’s governance framework. Investors may watch how future operational performance, capital allocation decisions and subsequent governance votes interact with this established backdrop.
Key Figures
Shares voted:842,480,659 sharesParticipation rate:63.06%Directors elected:10 directors+5 more
8 metrics
Shares voted842,480,659 shares2026 Annual General and Special Meeting
Participation rate63.06%Votes attached to all outstanding common shares
Directors elected10 directorsBoard elected for ensuing year
Auditor approval96.92% in favorAppointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
RSU plan approval95.71% in favorMatters relating to Restricted Share Unit Plan
Say-on-pay support70.46% in favorAdvisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Goose Mine crushing-circuit fire and updated production outlook and repair costs.
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Recent Company History
Over the past few months, B2Gold has reported multiple operational and strategic milestones. April news covered the Goose Mine fire, sale of its 70% Fingold interest for US$325 million, and the agreement preceding that transaction. In May, the company posted strong Q1 2026 results with solid production and cash flow, followed by sustainability and climate reporting summarizing 2025 performance. Today’s AGM voting results on directors, auditor, the Restricted Share Unit Plan, and executive compensation fit into this governance and disclosure cadence.
Key Terms
restricted share unit plan, advisory vote, executive compensation, sedar+
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restricted share unit planfinancial
"to approve certain matters relating to the Company’s Restricted Share Unit Plan were approved"
A restricted share unit plan is a company program that promises employees or executives actual company shares or cash tied to the company’s stock, delivered later once conditions like continued employment or performance targets are met. Think of it as a delayed paycheck paid in stock that becomes fully owned only after certain milestones. Investors care because these awards can change the number of shares outstanding, affect reported costs, and align employee actions with shareholder value.
advisory votefinancial
"The resolution regarding the Advisory Vote on the Company’s approach to Executive Compensation"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
executive compensationfinancial
"Advisory Vote on the Company’s approach to Executive Compensation was approved"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
"A report on all items of business voted on at the Meeting will be filed on Sedar+"
SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on Thursday, June 4, 2026. A total of 842,480,659 common shares were voted at the Meeting, representing 63.06% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares.
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of all items of business before the Meeting. The ten director nominees listed in B2Gold’s Management Information Circular (the “Circular”) dated April 13, 2026, were elected as directors of B2Gold to hold office for the ensuing year or until their successors are elected or appointed. Detailed results of the vote for each director are set out below:
Name
Total Votes in Favour
Total Votes Withheld
Kelvin Dushnisky
715,435,470 (94.95%)
38,062,918 (5.05%)
Greg Barnes
722,691,189 (95.91%)
30,807,200 (4.09%)
Kevin Bullock
730,864,414 (97.00%)
22,633,974 (3.00%)
Michael Cinnamond
696,212,073 (92.40%)
57,286,315 (7.60%)
Liane Kelly
737,643,137 (97.90%)
15,855,252 (2.10%)
Jerry Korpan
731,183,526 (97.04%)
22,314,863 (2.96%)
Thabile Makgala
747,216,108 (99.17%)
6,282,281 (0.83%)
DCS (Baise) Maree
747,246,102 (99.17%)
6,252,287 (0.83%)
Mary-Lynn Oke
722,209,981 (95.85%)
31,288,407 (4.15%)
Robin Weisman
738,406,405 (98.00%)
15,091,983 (2.00%)
The resolutions to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of the Company and to approve certain matters relating to the Company’s Restricted Share Unit Plan were approved with 96.92% and 95.71%, respectively, of votes cast in favor.
The resolution regarding the Advisory Vote on the Company’s approach to Executive Compensation was approved with 70.46% of votes cast in favor.
A report on all items of business voted on at the Meeting will be filed on Sedar+ at www.sedarplus.com.
About B2Gold
B2Gold is a responsible international gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.
ON BEHALF OF B2GOLD CORP.
“Mike Cinnamond” President & Chief Executive Officer
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
For more information on B2Gold please visit the Company website at www.b2gold.com or contact:
Michael McDonald
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
+1 604-681-8371
investor@b2gold.com
Cherry DeGeer
Director, Corporate Communications
+1 604-681-8371
investor@b2gold.com
FAQ
What were the key voting results from B2Gold's 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG)?
B2Gold shareholders approved all items at the 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting. According to B2Gold, 842,480,659 shares representing 63.06% of outstanding shares were voted, electing ten directors and passing auditor, RSU plan, and advisory compensation resolutions.
How many B2Gold (BTG) shares were represented at the June 4, 2026 shareholder meeting?
A total of 842,480,659 B2Gold common shares were voted at the 2026 meeting. According to B2Gold, this represented 63.06% of the votes attached to all outstanding common shares, indicating a significant level of shareholder participation in governance matters.
Were all B2Gold (BTG) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting?
All ten B2Gold director nominees were elected at the 2026 meeting. According to B2Gold, each nominee received more than 92% of votes cast in favour, with individual support levels ranging from 92.40% to 99.17% based on the detailed voting results table.
What percentage of B2Gold (BTG) shareholders supported the 2026 say-on-pay advisory vote?
B2Gold's 2026 advisory vote on executive compensation received 70.46% support. According to B2Gold, 70.46% of votes cast were in favour of the company’s approach to executive compensation, making the resolution approved but with lower support than other meeting items.
What was the result of the 2026 vote to appoint B2Gold's auditor (BTG stock)?
Shareholders approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as B2Gold's auditor for the ensuing year. According to B2Gold, 96.92% of votes cast supported the auditor appointment resolution, indicating strong backing for the company’s choice of external auditor.
How did B2Gold (BTG) shareholders vote on the Restricted Share Unit Plan matters in 2026?
B2Gold shareholders approved matters related to the company’s Restricted Share Unit Plan in 2026. According to B2Gold, 95.71% of votes cast were in favour of the RSU Plan-related resolution, signalling broad shareholder support for this equity-based compensation framework.
Where can investors find full 2026 B2Gold (BTG) AGM voting results?
Investors can review the full 2026 AGM voting report on Sedar+. According to B2Gold, a detailed report on all items of business from the meeting will be filed on the Sedar+ website at www.sedarplus.com for public access and review.
