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First Phosphate AGM backs board, holders up 861%

First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS) reports outcomes from its August 28, 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting.

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First Phosphate Corp. (PHOS) reports outcomes from its August 28, 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting. All five director nominees were elected, each receiving over 96% of votes cast, with most above 99% support. Shareholders also approved fixing the board size at five, re-appointing Davidson & Company LLP as auditor, adopting an advance notice policy for director nominations, and re-approving the company’s omnibus equity incentive plan.

The registered shareholder base on record for the 2026 meeting increased by 861% compared with 2025, rising to 12,501 from 1,301. The advance notice policy is intended to provide a clear and transparent process and timeline for shareholders who wish to nominate directors.

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The company’s advance notice policy is effective immediately, subject to exceptions, and applies when shareholders intend to nominate directors for election; it requires advance notice and legally required information about proposed nominees.

Votes For – John Passalacqua 65,681,593 Election as director; 99.52% of votes cast were for
Votes For – Peter Kent 64,335,301 Election as director; 97.48% of votes cast were for
Votes For – Number of directors fixed at five 65,594,446 Resolution to fix board size; 99.39% of votes cast were for
Votes For – Appointment of auditors 64,206,061 Appointment of Davidson & Company LLP; 97.28% of votes cast were for
Votes For – Advance Notice Policy 64,112,942 Adoption of advance notice policy; 97.14% of votes cast were for
Votes For – Re-approve Equity Incentive Plan 63,654,831 Re-approval of omnibus equity incentive plan; 96.45% of votes cast were for
Shareholders on record 2026 AGM 12,501 Registered plus beneficial shareholders on record for 2026 meeting
Increase in shareholder base vs. 2025 861% Increase in shareholders on record for 2026 meeting compared to 2025
Advance Notice Policy regulatory
"The Board has, effective immediately, adopted the Policy which..."
A corporate rule that sets a deadline and procedures for shareholders to notify the company if they want to add items or nominate directors for an upcoming shareholder meeting. It matters to investors because it determines who can influence a company’s leadership and agenda—similar to an RSVP and agenda cutoff for a meeting—so it affects how easily activists or dissident shareholders can propose changes or challenge management.
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"the re-approval of the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan..."
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.
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FAQ

What were the director election results at First Phosphate (PHOS) 2026 annual meeting?

All five nominees were elected. Vote support ranged from 96.73% to 99.53% for the directors, with individual “for” votes between about 63.8 million and 65.7 million, and “withheld” votes between about 0.3 million and 2.2 million.

How much did First Phosphate’s (PHOS) shareholder base grow for the 2026 meeting?

The company reports its shareholders on record for the 2026 meeting increased by 861% versus 2025, rising to 12,501 shareholders in 2026 from 1,301 in 2025, based on transfer agent records plus beneficial shareholders reported by Broadridge.

What governance matters did First Phosphate (PHOS) shareholders approve in 2026?

Shareholders approved fixing the number of directors at five, re-appointing Davidson & Company LLP as auditor, adopting an advance notice policy for director nominations, and re-approving the company’s omnibus equity incentive plan, each with over 96% of votes cast in favor.

What is the purpose of First Phosphate’s (PHOS) advance notice policy?

The advance notice policy sets procedures requiring shareholders to give advance notice if they intend to nominate director candidates. It aims to provide a clear, transparent process, reasonable notice periods, and required disclosure so the board can evaluate nominees’ qualifications.

How many shareholders did First Phosphate (PHOS) report in prior AGM years?

Reported shareholders by AGM record date were 12,501 in 2026, 1,301 in 2025, 861 in 2024, 800 in 2023, and 307 in 2022, based on the transfer agent’s registrar plus beneficial shareholders reported by Broadridge.

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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 September, 2026_______________.

 

Commission File Number 001-43425_______________

 

First Phosphate Corp. 

 

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

1055 West Georgia Street, 1500 Royal Centre, P.O. Box 11117, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4N7

 

(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

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ___ 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ___

 

 

 

 

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

 

The following documents of the Registrant are submitted herewith:

 

Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release dated September 1, 2026

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  First Phosphate Corp.
 (Registrant)

 

 

Date: August 31, 2026 By /s/“Bennett Kurtz
    (Signature)*

 

  Bennett Kurtz, Chief Financial Officer
 * Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

First Phosphate Reports Annual Meeting Results, 

Substantial Increase in Shareholder Base and Adoption of Advance Notice Policy

 

Saguenay, Québec – September 1, 2026 First Phosphate Corp (“First Phosphate” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is pleased to report the voting results for the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on August 28, 2026.

 

Voting Results

 

Detailed voting results of the election of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) are set out below:

 

Nominee Votes For % For Votes Withheld % Withheld
John Passalacqua 65,681,593 99.52% 317,515 0.48%
Laurence W. Zeifman 63,839,049 96.73% 2,160,059 3.27%
Bennett Kurtz 65,673,958 99.51% 325,150 0.49%
Peter Nicholson 65,691,489 99.53% 307,619 0.47%
Peter Kent 64,335,301 97.48% 1,663,807 2.52%

 

All nominees, as set forth in the Company’s Management Information Circular dated July 29, 2026 (the “Circular”), were elected as directors of First Phosphate at the Meeting.

 

At the Meeting, shareholders also approved: (1) the number of directors to be fixed at five, (2) the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the Board to fix the remuneration of the auditor, (3) the Company’s advance notice policy (the “Policy”); and (4) the re-approval of the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan, all as more particularly described in the Circular.

 

 

 

 

 

 Matter Votes For % For Votes Against - Withheld % Against - Withheld
Number of directors 65,594,446 99.39% 404,662 0.61%
Appointment of auditors 64,206,061 97.28% 1,793,047 2.72%
Advance Notice Policy 64,112,942 97.14% 1,886,166 2.86%
Re-Approve Equity Incentive Plan 63,654,831 96.45% 2,344,277 3.55%

 

For further information regarding the matters considered at the Meeting, readers are encouraged to review the Circular, a copy of which is available under the profile for the Company on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

 

Increase in Shareholder Base

 

The Company is pleased to announce that its shareholders on record for the 2026 Meeting increased by 861% over the 2025 Meeting. The total registered shareholders reported are based on the registrar of the Company’s transfer agent plus beneficial shareholders reported by Broadridge.

 

AGM Record Date Shareholders
2026 12,501
2025 1,301
2024 861
2023 800
2022 307

  

The Company believes that this increase in shareholders represents a positive sign of maturation in the Company’s corporate development, one that can be attributed to successful financings, management’s commitment to results, and a broader understanding and appreciation of the Company’s vision, initiatives and opportunities, among both retail and institutional investors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advance Notice Policy

 

The Board has, effective immediately, adopted the Policy which, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions, sets forth a procedure requiring advance notice to the Company by any shareholder who intends to nominate any person for election as director of the Company at a meeting of shareholders at which directors are to be elected. For additional details, please consult the full text of the Policy included in the Circular.

 

The Board believes that the Policy provides a clear and transparent process for all shareholders to follow, if they intend to nominate directors, by providing a reasonable time frame for shareholders to notify the Company of their intention to nominate directors and requiring shareholders to disclose information concerning proposed nominees that is mandated by applicable securities laws.

 

The Policy enables the Board to evaluate the proposed nominees’ qualifications and suitability as directors and respond as appropriate in the best interests of the Company.

 

About First Phosphate Corp

 

First Phosphate (NASDAQ: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.

 

For additional information, please contact:

 

Bennett Kurtz 

Chief Financial Officer 

Tel: +1 (416) 200-0657

 

Investor Relations: https://firstphosphate.com/investors 

General Inquiries: https://firstphosphate.com/contact 

Website: www.FirstPhosphate.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow First Phosphate:

 

X: https://twitter.com/FirstPhosphate 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-phosphate/

 

Forward-Looking Information and Cautionary Statements

 

This news release contains certain statements and information that may be considered “forward-looking statements” and “forward looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, but not necessarily in all cases, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “targets”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “an opportunity exists”, “is positioned”, “estimates”, “intends”, “assumes”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” and other similar expressions. In addition, statements in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include development and exploration successes, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things: that engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for the Company’s, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company’s expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company’s relationship with local municipalities and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third-party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements. 

 

 

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