Galiano Gold Announces Annual General and Special Meeting Voting Results

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Galiano Gold (TSX/NYSE American: GAU) reported that all resolutions at its June 11, 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting were approved.

Shareholders set the board at eight directors, elected all nominees, re-appointed Ernst & Young as auditor, and approved the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

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Market Context

This announcement confirms that all resolutions at the Annual General and Special Meeting passed, in...

Analysis

This announcement confirms that all resolutions at the Annual General and Special Meeting passed, including fixing the board at eight directors, reappointing the auditor, approving the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, and endorsing executive compensation with support above 92%. Investors may track how these governance approvals interact with recent operational updates, such as strong Q1 results and Abore drilling, when assessing longer‑term strategic execution.

Key Figures

Board size approved: 8 directors Director number votes for: 163,961,029 votes Director number support: 99.47% +5 more

8 metrics

Board size approved 8 directors Number of directors fixed at Meeting

Director number votes for 163,961,029 votes Fix number of directors at eight

Director number support 99.47% Votes for fixing directors at eight

Auditor reappointment support 99.77% Votes for reappointing EY as auditor

Equity plan support 92.64% Votes for Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

Say-on-pay support 93.03% Votes for advisory executive compensation resolution

Matt Badylak votes for 135,581,784 Election of director Matt Badylak

Highest director support 99.82% Votes for director Paul N. Wright

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 01 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 01	Sustainability report	Positive	-0.9%	Release of 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting ESG and governance progress.
May 22	Plan revision	Positive	+2.7%	Board-approved revisions to Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan ahead of vote.
May 13	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	+0.8%	Strong Q1 2026 results with higher production, revenue and cash flow.
May 11	Drill results	Positive	+3.1%	High‑grade Abore drilling results expanding mineralized system at depth.
May 01	AGM notice	Neutral	-1.7%	Announcement of virtual 2026 AGM agenda and logistics for shareholders.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent news, including drilling, earnings and governance items, generally saw modest positive or mixed price reactions, with no extreme divergences.

Recent Company History

Over the last six weeks, Galiano reported strong Q1 2026 financial results, encouraging Abore drilling data, and released its 2025 Sustainability Report. It also communicated details and revisions to its Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and provided information for the June 11, 2026 AGM. Today’s voting results complete that governance cycle, confirming approvals for directors, compensation matters, and the equity plan previously outlined.

Key Terms

omnibus equity incentive plan, advisory vote

2 terms

omnibus equity incentive plan financial

"The Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive PlanThe Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan was approved."

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.

advisory vote financial

"Advisory Vote on Executive CompensationThe non-binding advisory resolution accepting"

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.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 11, 2026) - Galiano Gold Inc. (TSX: GAU) (NYSE American: GAU) ("Galiano" or the "Company") announced today that all resolutions put to shareholders at the Company's Annual General and Special Meeting (the "Meeting") held on June 11, 2026, were duly passed. The results for each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting are set out below:

Set the Number of Directors at Eight

The resolution to fix the number of directors at eight was approved.

Votes for	% Votes for	Votes Against	% Votes Against
163,961,029	99.47	879,231	0.53

 

Election of Directors

The eight nominees listed in the Company's Management Information Circular dated April 30, 2026, were elected as directors of the Company.

Director Name	Votes for	% Votes for	Votes Withheld	% Votes Withheld
Matt Badylak	135,581,784	93.42	9,556,137	6.58
Paul N. Wright	144,874,455	99.82	263,466	0.18
Judith Mosely	135,554,418	93.40	9,583,503	6.60
Dawn Moss	143,801,337	99.08	1,336,584	0.92
Greg Martin	135,593,957	93.42	9,543,964	6.58
Moira Smith	135,469,569	93.34	9,668,352	6.66
Navin Dyal	144,234,353	99.38	903,568	0.62
Lauren Roberts	144,219,084	99.37	918,837	0.63

 

Appointment of Auditors - Ernst & Young LLP ("EY")

EY was re-appointed as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year, and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration paid to EY.

Votes for	% Votes for	Votes Withheld	% Votes Withheld
164,453,236	99.77	387,024	0.23

 

The Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan was approved.

Votes for	% Votes for	Votes Against	% Votes Against
134,451,481	92.64	10,686,439	7.36

 

Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The non-binding advisory resolution accepting the Company's approach to executive compensation was approved.

Votes for	% Votes for	Votes Against	% Votes Against
135,019,009	93.03	10,118,911	6.97

 

A report on all matters voted on at the Meeting has been filed on www.sedarplus.ca.

About Galiano Gold Inc.

Galiano is focused on creating a sustainable business capable of value creation for all stakeholders through production, exploration and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company owns the Asanko Gold Mine, which is located in Ghana, West Africa. Galiano is committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social responsibility, and the health and safety of its employees and neighbouring communities. For more information, please visit www.galianogold.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Kathy Li
Toll-Free (N. America): 1-855-246-7341
Email: info@galianogold.com

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/301242

FAQ

What were the key voting results from Galiano Gold (GAU) 2026 annual general and special meeting?

All resolutions at Galiano Gold’s June 11, 2026 meeting were approved. According to Galiano Gold, shareholders set eight directors, elected all nominees, re-appointed Ernst & Young as auditor, and backed the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and executive compensation approach.

Were all director nominees elected at Galiano Gold (GAU) June 11, 2026 shareholder meeting?

Yes, all eight director nominees were elected at the June 11, 2026 meeting. According to Galiano Gold, support ranged from about 93% to nearly 100% of votes cast, confirming the full proposed board for the coming year.

Did Galiano Gold (GAU) shareholders approve the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan in 2026?

Yes, shareholders approved Galiano Gold’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. According to Galiano Gold, the plan received 134,451,481 votes for, representing 92.64% support, while 10,686,439 votes, or 7.36%, were cast against the equity incentive proposal.

How did Galiano Gold (GAU) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders supported Galiano Gold’s non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. According to Galiano Gold, 135,019,009 votes (93.03%) were in favor, while 10,118,911 votes (6.97%) were against the company’s overall approach to executive pay.

Who was appointed auditor of Galiano Gold (GAU) for the ensuing year after the 2026 meeting?

Ernst & Young LLP was re-appointed as auditor for the ensuing year. According to Galiano Gold, the auditor resolution received 164,453,236 votes for (99.77%), with 387,024 votes withheld, and directors were authorized to set EY’s remuneration.

Where can investors find full voting results for Galiano Gold (GAU) June 11, 2026 meeting?

Investors can review a full voting report on the Canadian disclosure site. According to Galiano Gold, detailed results for all resolutions have been filed on www.sedarplus.ca, covering director elections, auditor appointment, incentive plan, and executive compensation vote.