BTQ Technologies Announces 2026 AGM Results

BTQ Technologies (NASDAQ: BTQ) reported the voting outcomes from its 2026 Annual Meeting of shareholders held on August 12, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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BTQ Technologies (NASDAQ: BTQ) reported the voting outcomes from its 2026 Annual Meeting of shareholders held on August 12, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Shareholders approved fixing the number of directors at five, with 70,511,148 votes (99.52%) in favour and 341,448 votes (0.48%) against.

All director nominees listed in the June 29, 2026 management proxy circular were elected, receiving between approximately 94.9% and 99.5% of votes cast in favour. MNP LLP was appointed auditor for the ensuing year, with 99.34% of votes for and 0.66% withheld. Shareholders also reapproved BTQ’s omnibus equity incentive plan, with 47,773,250 votes (92.32%) for and 3,973,272 votes (7.68%) against.

A total of 70,852,597 common shares were voted at the meeting, representing about 49.97% of BTQ’s issued and outstanding common shares. No other business was voted upon, and the board expressed its appreciation to shareholders for their participation and support.

News Explained

The AGM also authorized BTQ’s board to set MNP LLP’s remuneration for the ensuing audit year, giving the board the disclosed authority over that auditor fee.

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Key Figures

Directors: 5 directors Director-fixing vote: 70,511,148 votes for; 99.52% for Auditor-appointment vote: 70,384,560 votes for; 99.34% for +3 more

Directors

5 directors

2026 AGM

Director-fixing vote

70,511,148 votes for; 99.52% for

Number of directors fixed at five

Auditor-appointment vote

70,384,560 votes for; 99.34% for

MNP LLP appointment

Equity-plan vote

47,773,250 votes for; 92.32% for

Omnibus equity incentive plan reapproval

Shares voted

70,852,597 common shares

2026 AGM participation

Voting participation

49.97%

Issued and outstanding common shares

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 13

5 events

1. Aug 13

   Korean security MOU

   24h Move

   -5.5%

   BTQ signed a quantum-security collaboration framework with Korean IT group ITCENGLOBAL.

2. Aug 11

   Q2 results webinar

   24h Move

   -1.8%

   BTQ scheduled a webinar to discuss Q2 2026 financial results and corporate updates.

3. Aug 7

   QCIM milestone

   24h Move

   +2.5%

   BTQ completed the first milestone validating its QCIM architecture with ITRI.

4. Jul 22

   Quantum platform partnership

   24h Move

   +0.3%

   QPerfect partnered with the University of Strasbourg on a neutral-atom quantum platform.

5. Jul 20

   Data center collaboration

   24h Move

   -2.1%

   BTQ and TIDAL PWR announced a trusted quantum data center architecture collaboration.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

omnibus equity incentive plan

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omnibus equity incentive plan financial

"The omnibus equity incentive plan of the Company was reapproved."

A single, company-wide plan that lets a business grant different kinds of stock-based pay — such as stock options, shares that vest over time, or other equity awards — to employees, directors and consultants. It matters to investors because it determines how much of the company can be paid out in shares, how quickly those shares enter the market, and how well employees are motivated to grow the business; think of it as a toolbox or menu for paying with ownership stakes that can dilute existing holders and affect company performance.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BTQ Technologies Corp. ("BTQ" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ), a global technology company building the trust infrastructure for the quantum era, is pleased to provide the voting results from the 2026 Annual Meeting of shareholders. The Company announces that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated June 29, 2026 (the "Circular") for the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company.

Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Meeting on August 12, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia are set out below.

Fixing Number of Directors at five (5)

The number of directors of the Company was fixed at five (5). The results of the votes cast are set out below:

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
70,511,148		99.52 %		341,448		0.48 %

Election of Directors

The shareholders approved the election of the persons listed below as directors, based on the following vote.

Name	Votes For	% For	Votes Withheld	% Withheld
Olivier Roussy Newton	49,120,272	94.92 %	2,626,252	5.08 %
Chris Tam	51,485,125	99.49 %	261,399	0.51 %
Philippe Lucet	49,100,314	94.89 %	2,646,210	5.11 %
Mansour Al Suwaidi	50,241,123	97.09 %	1,505,401	2.91 %
Lionel de Saint-Exupery	51,439,834	99.41 %	306,690	0.59 %

Appointment of Auditors

MNP LLP was appointed as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and the board of directors of the Company was authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditor. The results of the votes cast are set out below: 

Votes For		% For		Votes Withheld		% Withheld
70,384,560		99.34 %		468,037		0.66 %

Reapproval of the Omnibus Plan

The omnibus equity incentive plan of the Company was reapproved. The results of the vote cast are set out below:

Votes For		% For		Votes Against		% Against
47,773,250		92.32 %		3,973,272		7.68 %

No other business was voted upon at the Meeting.

A total of 70,852,597 common shares were voted in connection with the Meeting, representing approximately 49.97% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company.

The Company's board would like to express its gratitude to its shareholders for their participation and support.

About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ | Cboe CA: BTQ) is a quantum technology company focused on accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio and deep technical expertise, BTQ is developing a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform spanning hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

Connect with BTQ: Website | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

About QPerfect
QPerfect, a wholly owned subsidiary of BTQ Technologies, is a French quantum computing company based in Strasbourg, led by a team of scientists and engineers recognized for their pioneering work in neutral atom physics, quantum optics, and quantum software engineering, and specializing in quantum computing and quantum design automation. Founded in 2023, the deeptech company has received the i-Lab Grand Prix and provides powerful technology to enable researchers, developers, and manufacturers to realize the full potential of quantum computers.

At the core of QPerfect's innovation is the Quantum Logic Unit (QLU), a multi-layered framework designed to accelerate quantum development. Its flagship product, MIMIQ™, forms the first layer of the QLU™ and offers a cutting-edge platform that executes quantum algorithms with unmatched speed, accuracy, and flexibility -- surpassing existing simulators and current quantum computers. For more information, please visit https://qperfect.io 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Olivier Roussy Newton
CEO, Chairman

Neither Cboe Canada nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements herein contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements with respect to the Company's business plans, research partnerships, and anticipated market listings. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan" or "may" and variations thereof.

Although the Company believes the expectations represented by such statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to differ materially, including risks relating to: the availability of financing; business and economic conditions in the quantum computing and post-quantum security industries; the speculative nature of the Company's research and development programs; unanticipated regulatory, licensing or environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; and changes in applicable laws. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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What were the key voting results from the BTQ (NASDAQ: BTQ) 2026 Annual General Meeting?

Shareholders approved all items at BTQ’s 2026 AGM, including fixing five directors, electing all nominees, appointing MNP LLP as auditor, and reapproving the omnibus equity incentive plan. According to BTQ Technologies, 70,852,597 shares were voted, representing about 49.97% of outstanding shares.

How many directors were set for BTQ Technologies after the 2026 AGM and how was this approved?

BTQ shareholders approved fixing the number of directors at five. According to BTQ Technologies, 70,511,148 votes (99.52%) supported this resolution, while 341,448 votes (0.48%) were cast against, confirming a board size of five directors for the company.

Which directors were elected at BTQ Technologies’ 2026 AGM and what support did they receive?

All five nominees were elected: Olivier Roussy Newton, Chris Tam, Philippe Lucet, Mansour Al Suwaidi, and Lionel de Saint-Exupery. According to BTQ Technologies, each received between about 94.89% and 99.49% votes for, with the remainder withheld, confirming their board positions.

What auditor was appointed at BTQ Technologies’ 2026 AGM and what were the vote percentages?

MNP LLP was appointed as BTQ’s auditor for the ensuing year. According to BTQ Technologies, the appointment received 70,384,560 votes for (99.34%) and 468,037 votes withheld (0.66%), and the board was authorized to fix the auditor’s remuneration.

Was BTQ Technologies’ omnibus equity incentive plan reapproved at the 2026 AGM and by what margin?

Yes, BTQ’s omnibus equity incentive plan was reapproved by shareholders. According to BTQ Technologies, 47,773,250 votes (92.32%) supported the plan and 3,973,272 votes (7.68%) were cast against, confirming continued shareholder approval of the company’s equity incentive framework.

What was the shareholder turnout at BTQ Technologies’ 2026 AGM relative to outstanding shares?

BTQ reported that 70,852,597 common shares were voted at the 2026 AGM. According to BTQ Technologies, this represents approximately 49.97% of the company’s issued and outstanding common shares, indicating participation by nearly half of the shareholder base in the meeting.