STOCK TITAN
  1. Home
  2. Sec-filings
  3. EQX
  4. [6-K] Equinox Gold Corp. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Equinox Gold (NYSE: EQX) investors re-elect board and back compensation plan

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
6-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinox Gold Corp. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A total of 530,033,771 common shares, or 66.9% of outstanding shares, were represented, showing strong participation.

All ten nominated directors were elected with large majorities, generally above 94% support. Shareholders also approved setting the board size at ten directors with 99.69% support and re-appointed KPMG LLP as independent auditor with 99.85% support. A non-binding advisory resolution on the company’s approach to executive compensation received 73.31% votes in favour and 26.69% against, indicating solid but not unanimous support for the pay practices.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Shareholders broadly backed Equinox Gold’s board, governance and pay approach.

The meeting showed strong engagement, with 66.9% of outstanding shares represented. All ten director nominees were comfortably re-elected, many with support near or above 99%, signalling broad confidence in current board composition and oversight.

Key governance items also passed easily: shareholders set the board size at ten directors and re-appointed KPMG LLP as auditor with 99.85% support. The advisory vote on executive compensation drew 73.31% support, so the pay program passed but with a notable minority dissent that the board may consider in future compensation decisions.

Shares represented 530,033,771 shares At Annual Meeting of Shareholders; 66.9% of outstanding
Turnout percentage 66.9% Common shares represented at the annual meeting
Board size approval 99.69% for Resolution to set number of directors at ten
Auditor re-appointment support 99.85% for Re-appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor
Say-on-pay support 73.31% for Advisory resolution on executive compensation
Say-on-pay opposition 26.69% against Advisory resolution on executive compensation
Director Ross Beaty support 99.77% for Election of Chair Ross Beaty as director
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"detailed voting results from the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2026"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Management Information Circular regulatory
"listed in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated March 23, 2026"
A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.
independent auditor financial
"Re-appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year"
An independent auditor is an outside, qualified accounting professional or firm that examines a company's financial records and controls to determine whether its financial statements are accurate and prepared according to accepted accounting rules. Like a neutral referee or home inspector, the auditor issues a report that gives investors confidence (or raises red flags) about the reliability of the numbers, which affects assessments of risk, valuation and investment decisions.
non-binding advisory resolution regulatory
"A non-binding advisory resolution approving the Company’s approach to executive compensation"
A non-binding advisory resolution is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion or recommendation but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a public survey: management can ignore it, but a strong vote for or against signals investor sentiment, can sway board behavior or policy decisions, and may influence market perception and future, potentially binding, actions.
executive compensation financial
"A non-binding advisory resolution approving 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.
Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-39038

EQUINOX GOLD CORP.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

700 West Pender Street, Suite 1501, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 1G8
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      EQUINOX GOLD CORP.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: May 7, 2026     /s/ Rhylin Bailie    
  Rhylin Bailie
  VP Investor Relations
  

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number Description
  
99.1 Press Release dated May 8, 2026

EXHIBIT 99.1

Equinox Gold Announces Results from Annual Shareholder Meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce detailed voting results from the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2026.

A total of 530,033,771 common shares were represented at the meeting, being 66.9% of the Company’s outstanding common shares.

Each of the director nominees listed in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated March 23, 2026, which is available on the Company’s website at www.equinoxgold.com, was elected as a director of the Company. Each of the other matters voted on at the meeting, as described in detail below and in the Management Information Circular, was approved.

Election of Directors

Director NomineeVotes ForVotes Withheld
Mr. Ross Beaty – Chair496,065,998 (99.77%)1,119,458 (0.23%)
Mr. Lenard Boggio – Lead Director491,914,411 (98.94%)5,271,045 (1.06%)
Ms. Maryse Bélanger471,127,920 (94.76%)26,057,536 (5.24%)
Ms. Trudy Curran493,030,093 (99.16%)4,155,363 (0.84%)
Ms. Omaya Elguindi491,647,365 (98.89%)5,538,090 (1.11%)
Mr. Douglas Forster496,408,206 (99.84%)777,250 (0.16%)
Mr. Darren Hall496,726,382 (99.91%)459,074 (0.09%)
Mr. Blayne Johnson492,363,322 (99.03%)4,822,134 (0.97%)
Mr. Marshall Koval496,642,486 (99.89%)542,970 (0.11%)
Mr. Mike Vint496,264,925 (99.81%)920,531 (0.19%)


Voting results on the other items of business at the meeting are as follows:

Board Size

ResolutionVotes ForVotes Against
To set the number of directors of the Company at ten528,394,406 (99.69%)1,623,166 (0.31%)


Appointment of Independent Auditor

ResolutionVotes ForVotes Withheld
Re-appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year, and authorizing the Board to set the auditor’s pay529,241,470 (99.85%)792,301 (0.15%)


Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation

ResolutionVotes ForVotes Against
A non-binding advisory resolution approving the Company’s approach to executive compensation364,495,044 (73.31%)132,690,410 (26.69%)


Equinox Gold Contact
Ryan King
EVP Capital Markets
T: 778.998.3700
E: ryan.king@equinoxgold.com
E: ir@equinoxgold.com

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How many Equinox Gold (EQX) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 530,033,771 Equinox Gold common shares were represented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, equal to 66.9% of the company’s outstanding common shares. This indicates a relatively high level of shareholder participation in key governance decisions.

Were all Equinox Gold (EQX) director nominees re-elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes, all ten Equinox Gold director nominees were elected. Support levels were very strong, generally above 94% of votes cast, with several directors receiving more than 99% in favour. This reflects broad shareholder backing for the existing board slate and its oversight.

What were the results of Equinox Gold’s 2026 say-on-pay vote on executive compensation?

Equinox Gold’s non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation received 364,495,044 votes for, or 73.31%, and 132,690,410 votes against, or 26.69%. The result shows overall shareholder approval of the company’s pay approach, though with a meaningful minority expressing concerns.

Did Equinox Gold (EQX) shareholders approve the company’s auditor for the next year?

Shareholders approved the re-appointment of KPMG LLP as Equinox Gold’s independent auditor for the ensuing year. The resolution received 529,241,470 votes for, or 99.85%, and 792,301 votes withheld, or 0.15%, providing a very strong mandate for the auditor’s continued engagement.

What board size did Equinox Gold shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved setting the number of Equinox Gold directors at ten. The resolution received 528,394,406 votes for, or 99.69%, and 1,623,166 votes against, or 0.31%. This confirms investor support for maintaining the board at its current size.

Who can investors contact regarding Equinox Gold (EQX) shareholder and governance matters?

Investors can contact Ryan King, Equinox Gold’s EVP Capital Markets. He is listed with telephone number 778.998.3700 and email addresses ryan.king@equinoxgold.com and ir@equinoxgold.com, providing multiple channels for shareholder and market-related inquiries.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

1 document

Press Releases