DEFI TECHNOLOGIES INC. ANNOUNCES 2026 AGM VOTING RESULTS

Rhea-AI Summary

DeFi Technologies (Nasdaq: DEFT) reported voting results from its 2026 annual and special shareholder meeting.

All six director nominees were elected, auditors were reappointed with 92.276% support, and shareholders approved a share consolidation, an amendment to By-Law No.1, and Advance Notice By-Law No.2. Approximately 31.77% of shares were represented.

Positive

• All six director nominees received between 75.602% and 95.005% support
• Auditor appointment approved with 92.276% of votes cast in favour
• Share consolidation approved with 73.271% of shareholder votes in favour
• Amendment to By-Law No.1 approved with 90.420% support
• Advance Notice By-Law No.2 approved with 64.279% of votes cast in favour
• 123,237,762 shares voted, representing about 31.77% of outstanding shares

Negative

• Advance Notice By-Law No.2 saw 35.721% of votes cast against
• Share consolidation resolution received 26.729% votes against
• Director Johan Wattenstrom received the lowest support at 75.602% votes for
• Only about 31.77% of outstanding common shares were represented at the meeting

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Market Context

The AGM delivered clear outcomes: all directors were elected, auditors gained 92.276% support, and a...

Analysis

The AGM delivered clear outcomes: all directors were elected, auditors gained 92.276% support, and a share consolidation plus new by‑laws passed on turnout of 31.77%. Investors may next watch how these governance changes shape capital‑markets flexibility and future disclosures.

Key Figures

Votes for auditors: 92.276% Share consolidation approval: 73.271% in favour By-Law No.1 amendment: 90.420% in favour +5 more

8 metrics

Votes for auditors 92.276% Approval of appointment of the Company's auditors at 2026 AGM

Share consolidation approval 73.271% in favour Shareholders’ vote on share consolidation resolution

By-Law No.1 amendment 90.420% in favour Approval of amendment to By-Law No.1

Advance Notice By-Law No.2 64.279% in favour Approval of Advance Notice By-Law No.2

Votes for Johan Wattenstrom 75.602% for Election of director at 2026 AGM

Votes for Jonathan Dimitry 95.005% for Election of director at 2026 AGM

Shares voted 123,237,762 shares Total common shares voted at the Meeting

Voter turnout 31.77% Portion of issued and outstanding shares represented at Meeting

Previous Crypto Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jun 25 (Neutral)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 25	AGM logistics update	Neutral	-4.7%	Extended proxy voting deadline and reiterated timing for the virtual AGM.
May 14	Advisor appointment	Positive	+17.3%	Named Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor to support capital markets strategy.
Apr 22	ETP inflow announcement	Positive	+6.0%	Valour secured US$11M of institutional investment into Hedera ETP products.
Apr 21	Stablecoin listing news	Positive	-5.8%	Stablecorp’s QCAD stablecoin became tradable on Kraken, expanding access.
Apr 01	MCTO disclosure	Negative	+3.4%	Announced management cease trade order tied to delayed annual filings.

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Key Terms

management proxy circular, share consolidation, by-law no.1, advance notice by-law no. 2

4 terms

management proxy circular regulatory

"the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated May 20, 2026"

A management proxy circular is a detailed briefing packet mailed or posted to shareholders before a company meeting that asks them to vote on key matters. It lays out agenda items, background information, management’s recommendations, pay and board candidate details, and instructions for authorizing someone to vote on your behalf. Investors use it like an agenda plus briefing notes to decide how votes could affect who controls the company, its strategy and future returns.

share consolidation financial

"approved the Company's share consolidation with 73.271% in favour"

Share consolidation is a process where a company reduces the total number of its shares by combining multiple existing shares into a smaller number of higher-value shares. This can make each share more expensive and potentially improve the company’s image. For investors, it often means their ownership remains the same, but the value of each share increases, which can influence how the stock is perceived and traded.

by-law no.1 regulatory

"approved the Company's Amendment to By-Law No.1 with 90.420% in favour"

A company's By-law No. 1 is the primary internal rulebook that sets how the corporation is governed—covering things like how directors are elected, how meetings are run, officers' responsibilities, voting procedures, and how the by-laws can be changed. Think of it as the operating manual for corporate governance; it matters to investors because these rules shape decision-making, shareholder rights, corporate control and the mechanics of major actions such as board changes or mergers.

advance notice by-law no. 2 regulatory

"approved the Company's Advance Notice By-Law No. 2 with 64.279% in favour"

A company’s advance notice by-law sets a formal deadline and process that shareholders must follow if they want to nominate directors or introduce certain items at a shareholder meeting. Like an RSVP deadline for meeting business, it requires submission of specific information and timing so the company and other shareholders can review proposals before the meeting. Investors care because it affects how quickly and easily nominations or challenges to management can be brought forward and planned.

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TORONTO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B), a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance  ("DeFi"),  is pleased to provide the voting results from the Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders in accordance with the policies of the Cboe Canada Exchange.

The Company announces that the nominees listed in the management proxy circular dated May 20, 2026 (the "Circular") for the 2026 annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company (the "Meeting") were elected as directors of the Company. Shareholders at the Meeting also approved the appointment of the Company's auditors.

Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Virtual Meeting on June 29, 2029.

Election of Directors

The shareholders approved the election of the persons listed below as directors, as follows:

Nominee	% Votes For	% Votes Withheld
Johan Wattenstrom	75.602	24.398
Mikael Tandetnik	88.802	11.198
Chase Ergen	94.852	5.198
Per Von Rosen	93.767	6.293
Silvia Andriotto	87.301	12.699
Jonathan Dimitry	95.005	4.995

Shareholders voted 92.276% in favour of the approval of the appointment of the Company's auditors, with 4.967% of shareholders withholding their vote on the appointment of auditors.

Shareholders at the Meeting also approved the Company's share consolidation with 73.271% in favour and 26.729% against. The Shareholders at the Meeting also approved the Company's Amendment to By-Law No.1 with 90.420% in favour and 9.580% against. Shareholders at the Meeting also approved the Company's Advance Notice By-Law No. 2 with 64.279% in favour and 35.721% against.

A total of 123,237,762 common shares were voted in connection at the Meeting, representing approximately 31.77% 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 DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) is a financial technology company building for the convergence of traditional capital markets and decentralized finance ("DeFi"). As a publicly listed and vertically integrated digital asset platform, DeFi Technologies provides familiar, simple, secure, and regulated access to the digital asset economy through investment products, trading and liquidity infrastructure, research, and strategic capital deployment. Its business includes Valour, a leading issuer of regulated digital asset ETPs; Stillman Digital, an institutional-grade digital asset trading and liquidity platform; and DeFi Alpha, the Company's internal business line focused on opportunistic trading, arbitrage, and other capital markets strategies. With deep expertise across capital markets and emerging technologies, DeFi Technologies is building the gateway between traditional finance and the future of digital assets.

Follow DeFi Technologies on LinkedIn and X/Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/ 

Analyst Coverage of DeFi Technologies
A full list of DeFi Technologies analyst coverage can be found here: https://defi.tech/investor-relations#research.
For inquiries from institutional investors, funds, or family offices, please contact: ir@defi.tech

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, the listing of Valour's ETPs; investor interest and confidence in digital assets; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by the Company and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges; growth and development of decentralised finance and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to decentralised finance and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

THE CBOE CANADA EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE

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FAQ

What were the 2026 AGM voting results for DeFi Technologies (Nasdaq: DEFT)?

DeFi Technologies’ 2026 AGM saw all director nominees elected and all resolutions approved. According to DeFi Technologies, shareholders backed auditor reappointment, share consolidation, an amendment to By-Law No.1, and Advance Notice By-Law No.2 with varying levels of support across items.

How did DeFi Technologies (DEFT) shareholders vote on director elections at the 2026 AGM?

Shareholders elected all six director nominees at the 2026 AGM. According to DeFi Technologies, support ranged from 75.602% for Johan Wattenstrom to 95.005% for Jonathan Dimitry, with other nominees receiving between roughly 87% and 95% of votes for.

Did DeFi Technologies (DEFT) shareholders approve the share consolidation at the 2026 AGM?

Yes, shareholders approved DeFi Technologies’ share consolidation resolution. According to DeFi Technologies, 73.271% of votes were cast in favour and 26.729% against, authorizing the company to proceed with a consolidation subject to any further required steps or conditions.

What percentage of DeFi Technologies (DEFT) shares were represented at the 2026 shareholder meeting?

Approximately 31.77% of DeFi Technologies’ issued and outstanding common shares were represented. According to DeFi Technologies, a total of 123,237,762 common shares were voted at the meeting in connection with director elections and the other resolutions.

How did DeFi Technologies (DEFT) shareholders vote on auditor appointment at the 2026 AGM?

Shareholders strongly supported the reappointment of DeFi Technologies’ auditors. According to DeFi Technologies, 92.276% of votes were cast in favour of the auditor appointment, while 4.967% of shareholders withheld their vote on this resolution.

Were DeFi Technologies’ By-Law changes approved at the 2026 AGM for DEFT stock?

Yes, shareholders approved both By-Law resolutions. According to DeFi Technologies, the amendment to By-Law No.1 received 90.420% support, while Advance Notice By-Law No.2 was approved with 64.279% votes in favour and 35.721% against.