Aris Mining (ARIS) AGM backs board, equity incentive plans and Say-on-Pay
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aris Mining Corporation reported the results of its Annual General Meeting held on May 7, 2026. Shareholders representing 86,832,318 shares, or 42.09% of the 206,314,294 shares outstanding as of March 17, 2026, were present or represented.
All eight director nominees, including Neil Woodyer and David Garofalo, were elected, with support levels generally above 86% of votes cast. Shareholders also appointed KPMG LLP as auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.
Equity-based compensation plans received approval: the amended and restated restricted share unit plan (89.28% for), the performance share unit plan (98.22% for) and the incentive stock option plan (69.28% for). A non-binding Say-on-Pay resolution on executive compensation passed with 87.10% support.
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Key Figures
Shares outstanding: 206,314,294 shares
Shares represented at AGM: 86,832,318 shares (42.09%)
Highest director support: 99.73% for 86,598,397 votes
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Shares outstanding
206,314,294 shares
Issued and outstanding as of March 17, 2026 (record date)
Shares represented at AGM
86,832,318 shares (42.09%)
Shares present or represented at May 7, 2026 meeting
Highest director support
99.73% for 86,598,397 votes
Election of director Germán Arce
Auditor appointment support
85,646,362 votes (98.63%)
Appointment of KPMG LLP for 2026 fiscal year
RSU plan approval
77,526,386 votes (89.28%)
Amended and restated restricted share unit plan resolution
PSU plan approval
85,287,161 votes (98.22%)
Amended and restated performance share unit plan resolution
Stock option plan approval
60,156,754 votes (69.28%)
Amended and restated incentive stock option plan resolution
Say-on-Pay support
75,629,873 votes (87.10%)
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Key Terms
National Instrument 51-102, restricted share unit plan, performance share unit plan, incentive stock option plan, +1 more
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National Instrument 51-102 regulatory
"In accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure Obligations"
National Instrument 51-102 is a Canadian securities rule that requires public companies to regularly publish clear, standardized information about their finances and significant developments, such as quarterly and annual reports, management discussion and analysis, and notices of material changes. For investors it acts like a rule forcing businesses to keep their financial “windows” clear and up to date, making it easier to compare companies, spot risks, and make informed decisions.
incentive stock option plan financial
"approved the Company’s amended and restated incentive stock option plan, together with all unallocated options"
A plan that gives employees the right to buy company shares at a fixed price after a vesting period, often with special tax treatment if the shares are held long enough. For investors it matters because these options can motivate and retain staff by tying pay to company performance, but they also increase the number of shares outstanding over time and can dilute existing shareholders and affect reported earnings — think of them as employee coupons for future ownership.
Say-on-Pay financial
"approved the Company’s non-binding shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation, also known as “Say-on-Pay”"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
FAQ
Were all Aris (ARIS) director nominees elected at the 2026 AGM?
All eight director nominees for Aris Mining were elected to serve until the next annual meeting, with support levels ranging from 86.05% to 99.73% of votes cast by shareholders present.
What was the vote outcome on Aris (ARIS) incentive stock option plan?
Aris Mining’s amended and restated incentive stock option plan was approved with 60,156,754 votes (69.28%) for and 26,675,562 votes (30.72%) withheld, covering all unallocated options and related entitlements.