IAMGOLD Announces Results of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Rhea-AI Summary

IAMGOLD (NYSE: IAG) held its virtual Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2026; all eight director nominees were elected and KPMG LLP was appointed auditor.

Shareholders also approved the company’s share incentive plan and an advisory resolution on executive compensation. A total of 446,055,766 shares were voted, ~76.6% of issued shares.

Positive

• All eight director nominees were elected to hold office for the ensuing year
• Shareholders approved amendments to the share incentive plan with 97.42% support
• Advisory resolution on executive compensation passed with 98.98% support
• KPMG appointed auditor with 85.52% votes in favour
• 446,055,766 shares voted (~76.6% turnout)

Negative

• Director Christiane Bergevin received 24.01% votes against (75.99% for)
• KPMG auditor appointment had 14.48% votes withheld

News Market Reaction – IAG

+13.43%

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+13.43% Session close to close

+11.6% Peak in 16 hr 43 min

$11.04B Market Cap

0.5x Rel. Volume

In the May 6 session, IAG gained 13.43%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +11.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 70 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock surged +13.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with s...

Analysis

The stock surged +13.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with shareholders reaffirming the existing governance framework, including election of all eight directors and high support for the share incentive plan and executive compensation. Historically, IAMGOLD’s more substantive operational and earnings updates, such as the strong 2025 results, have coincided with constructive price responses. However, governance events can fade in impact compared with fundamentals, so future sentiment may depend more on upcoming operating and financial performance.

Key Figures

Current price: $16.31 Shares voted: 446,055,766 Participation rate: 76.6% +5 more

8 metrics

Current price $16.31 Prior to AGM results announcement

Shares voted 446,055,766 Common shares voted at 2026 AGM

Participation rate 76.6% Voted shares as % of issued and outstanding

Board size 8 directors Number of director nominees elected

Votes for CEO director 99.83% Votes for Renaud Adams as director

Auditor support 85.52% Votes for appointing KPMG LLP

Share plan approval 97.42% Votes for amendments to Share Incentive Plan

Say-on-pay approval 98.98% Votes for executive compensation approach

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 27 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 27	Sustainability report	Positive	-0.6%	Publication of 2025 Sustainability Report and ESG performance data.
Apr 10	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+0.9%	Announcement of Q1 2026 results release and conference call schedule.
Mar 25	Asset sale (peer)	Neutral	-4.7%	Hecla Mining closed Casa Berardi sale and announced note redemption.
Feb 18	Annual filings	Neutral	+2.2%	Filing of Form 40-F and annual information form with regulators.
Feb 17	Earnings results	Positive	+2.2%	Reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results with higher revenue and cash flow.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent company-specific news, especially strong 2025 results, tended to see positive price alignment, while softer ESG/governance updates drew muted or slightly negative reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, IAMGOLD has highlighted strong 2025 financial and operating performance, including robust EBITDA, revenue growth and debt reduction, followed by formal filing of its 2025 annual report and related disclosure documents. The company also emphasized sustainability progress and scheduled its Q1 2026 results release and AGM. Today’s AGM voting results fit into this governance and disclosure cadence, reinforcing continuity of the existing board, auditor and incentive structures after a year of strong operating momentum.

Key Terms

proxy, share incentive plan, executive compensation, auditor, +3 more

7 terms

proxy regulatory

"A total of 446,055,766 common shares were voted by proxy and ballot"

A proxy is the authorization a shareholder gives to another person or document to cast votes on their behalf at a company meeting. Think of it like handing someone your voting ticket so they can represent your choices on board elections, executive pay, mergers and other big decisions; it matters because proxies determine who controls the company and which proposals pass, directly affecting share value and investor returns.

share incentive plan financial

"approval of the Company's share incentive plan, and the advisory resolution"

A share incentive plan is a company program that gives employees or directors the chance to receive or buy company shares, often after staying with the firm or meeting performance goals. It matters to investors because it’s like giving workers a slice of the company pie to boost performance and loyalty, but issuing those slices can reduce each existing owner’s portion and change metrics such as earnings per share and share count.

executive compensation financial

"the advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation"

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.

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auditor regulatory

"KPMG LLP were appointed auditor of the Company to hold office"

An auditor is an independent professional who examines a company’s financial records, accounting systems, and internal controls to confirm that reported numbers are accurate and follow the rules. For investors, an auditor’s review is like a third‑party inspector for a house: it reduces the risk of hidden problems, makes financial statements more trustworthy, and helps investors judge whether a company’s reported results reflect reality.

sedar+ regulatory

"filed on the Company's profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR"

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.

edgar regulatory

"filed on the Company's profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR"

EDGAR is a system used by companies to share important financial and business information with the public. It functions like an online filing cabinet where investors can access official reports and documents that help them understand a company's financial health and operations. This transparency allows investors to make more informed decisions, much like checking a company's report card before investing.

advisory resolution regulatory

"and the advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation"

An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 5, 2026) - IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE: IAG) (TSX: IMG) ("IAMGOLD" or the "Company") announces that all items of business were approved by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting") held virtually on May 5, 2026.

All eight director nominees proposed by the Board of Directors were elected by shareholders. In addition, shareholders voted in favour of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's auditor for the ensuing year, the approval of the Company's share incentive plan, and the advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation.

Voting Results

Election of Directors

A total of 446,055,766 common shares were voted by proxy and ballot on the election of directors, representing approximately 76.6% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares. The nominees listed on the Management Information Circular dated March 25, 2026, were elected as directors of the Company to hold office for the ensuing year or until their successors are elected or appointed. The Company received the following votes with respect to the election of the eight nominees:

Nominee	Votes For	% For	Votes Against	% Against
Renaud Adams	411,382,926	99.83%	690,612	0.17%
Christiane Bergevin	313,137,983	75.99%	98,935,555	24.01%
Lawrence Peter O'Hagan	409,152,082	99.29%	2,921,456	0.71%
Kevin P. O'Kane	379,500,746	92.10%	32,572,792	7.90%
Daniel Racine	411,388,502	99.83%	685,035	0.17%
David S. Smith	408,593,289	99.16%	3,480,249	0.84%
Murray P. Suey	393,376,701	95.46%	18,696,836	4.54%
Anne Marie Toutant	411,345,599	99.82%	727,941	0.18%

 

Appointment of Auditors

KPMG LLP were appointed auditor of the Company to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are appointed, and the directors of the Corporation were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditors. The Company received the following votes with respect to the election of the auditor:

	Votes For	% For	Votes Withheld	% Withheld
KPMG LLP	381,448,712	85.52%	64,607,053	14.48%

 

Advisory Votes on Share Incentive Plan & Executive Compensation

The shareholders voted in favour of the Company's share incentive plan, and the advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation.

	Votes For		% For		Votes Against	% Against
Amendments to Share Incentive Plan	401,454,772		97.42%		10,618,765	2.58%
Executive Compensation	407,862,847		98.98%		4,210,689	1.02%

 

Detailed voting results for all matters voted upon at the meeting have been filed on the Company's profiles on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov.

About IAMGOLD

IAMGOLD is an intermediate gold producer and developer based in Canada with operating mines in North America and West Africa, including Côté Gold (Canada), Westwood (Canada) and Essakane (Burkina Faso). The Côté Gold Mine is among the largest gold mines in production in Canada, which IAMGOLD operates in a 70|30 partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. ("SMM"). In addition, the Company has an established portfolio of early stage and advanced exploration projects within high potential mining districts, including the large-scale Nelligan Mining Complex located in Quebec, Canada. IAMGOLD employs approximately 3,700 people and is committed to maintaining its culture of accountable mining through high standards of Environmental, Social and Governance practices. IAMGOLD is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IAG) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IMG).

IAMGOLD Contact Information

Graeme Jennings, Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations
Tel: 416 360 4743 | Mobile: 416 388 6883
Toll-free: 1 888 464 9999
info@iamgold.com

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/296088

FAQ

Who was elected to IAMGOLD's board at the May 5, 2026 AGM (IAG)?

All eight nominees were elected to the board to serve for the ensuing year. According to the company, 446,055,766 common shares were voted, representing about 76.6% of issued shares.

What were the voting results for IAMGOLD's auditor appointment (IAG)?

KPMG LLP was appointed as auditor to hold office until the next annual meeting. According to the company, KPMG received 85.52% of votes for and 14.48% withheld.

Did IAMGOLD shareholders approve the share incentive plan at the May 5, 2026 AGM (IAG)?

Yes. According to the company, amendments to the share incentive plan were approved with 97.42% of votes in favour and 2.58% against.

What was the outcome of the advisory vote on executive compensation for IAMGOLD (IAG)?

The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved. According to the company, it received 98.98% of votes for and 1.02% against.

Were there any notable dissenting votes in IAMGOLD's May 5, 2026 AGM (IAG)?

Yes; one director and the auditor appointment received measurable dissent. According to the company, Christiane Bergevin had 24.01% against and KPMG had 14.48% withheld.