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MDA Space Ltd. reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held virtually on May 7, 2026. A total of 82,059,296 common shares, representing approximately 59.180% of issued and outstanding shares, were represented.

Shareholders elected seven directors, with support levels generally above 94%, and at least 91.73% for all nominees. KPMG LLP was appointed as independent auditor with 81,964,884 votes for, or 99.89% of votes cast. An advisory resolution on MDA Space’s approach to executive compensation was also approved, receiving 73,928,932 votes for, or 94.47% of votes cast.

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Shares represented at AGM 82,059,296 shares 2026 Annual General Meeting attendance
AGM participation rate 59.180% of shares Issued and outstanding common shares represented
Auditor appointment support 81,964,884 votes for (99.89%) KPMG LLP appointed independent auditor
Say-on-pay support 73,928,932 votes for (94.47%) Advisory vote on executive compensation
Lowest director support 71,777,903 votes for (91.73%) Jill Smith director election result
Highest director support 78,120,897 votes for (99.83%) Michael Greenley director election result
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders financial
"MDA Space announced today the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders"
independent auditor financial
"KPMG LLP was appointed as the independent auditor of MDA Space"
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advisory basis financial
"The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, a resolution on MDA Space’s approach"
executive compensation financial
"a resolution on MDA Space’s approach to executive compensation"
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National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations regulatory
"REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of May   2026
Commission File Number 001-43190    

 

MDA SPACE LTD.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 

7500 Financial Drive

Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6Y 6K7

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT

 

Exhibit  
   
99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2026
99.2 Report of Voting Results

 

 

 

 

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.

 

      MDA Space Ltd.
      (Registrant)
       
Date: May 7, 2026   By: /s/ Guillaume Lavoie
        Name: Guillaume Lavoie
        Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

MDA SPACE ANNOUNCES 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RESULTS

 

May 7, 2026 (TORONTO, ON) – MDA Space Ltd. (“MDA Space”) (TSX:MDA; NYSE:MDA) announced today the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) which took place virtually on May 7, 2026. A total of 82,059,296 common shares (representing approximately 59.180% of all issued and outstanding common shares of MDA Space) were represented at the Meeting. The complete voting results for each item of business at the Meeting are presented below.

 

Election of Directors

 

The Board of Directors of MDA Space had fixed at seven the number of directors (the “Directors”) to be elected at the Meeting. Following the vote at the Meeting, each of the seven nominees listed in the MDA Space Management Information Circular dated March 30, 2026 was duly elected as a Director of the MDA Space Board of Directors until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successor is appointed.

 

Nominee   Votes
For
    % Votes
For
    Votes
Withheld
    % Votes
Withheld
 
Yaprak Baltacioglu   76,280,937    97.48%   1,972,166    2.52%
Darren Farber   78,068,877    99.77%   184,226    0.24%
Michael Greenley   78,120,897    99.83%   132,206    0.17%
Brendan Paddick   73,979,072    94.54%   4,274,031    5.46%
Jill Smith   71,777,903    91.73%   6,475,200    8.28%
Karl Smith   78,091,125    99.79%   161,978    0.21%
Yung Wu   76,986,313    98.38%   1,266,790    1.62%

 

Appointment of Auditor

 

Following the vote at the Meeting, KPMG LLP was appointed as the independent auditor of MDA Space until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders, and the Directors were authorized to fix the auditor’s remuneration.

 

Votes For   % Votes For    Votes Withheld    % Votes Withheld 
81,964,884   99.89%   94,411    0.12%

 

 

 

 

 

Advisory Vote on Approach to Compensation

 

The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, a resolution on MDA Space’s approach to executive compensation.

 

Votes For   % Votes For    Votes Against    % Votes Against 
73,928,932   94.47%   4,324,171    5.53%

 

ABOUT MDA SPACE

 

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA; NYSE:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global defence and space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

 

MEDIA CONTACT

 

Amy MacLeod

Vice President, Corporate Communications 613-796-6937

amy.macleod@mda.space

 

INVESTOR CONTACT

 

Jim Floros

Vice President, Investor Relations

289-914-0209

jim.floros@mda.space

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

of

MDA Space Ltd. (the “Company”)

May 7, 2026

 

REPORT OF VOTING RESULTS

National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations

Section 11.3

 

Matters Voted Upon

 

1.The election of the following directors:

 

Name of Nominee   Outcome of
Vote
    # of Votes
For
    % of Votes
For
    # of Votes
Withheld
    % of Votes
Withheld
 
Yaprak Baltacioglu   Carried    76,280,937    97.48%   1,972,166    2.52%
Darren Farber   Carried    78,068,877    99.77%   184,226    0.24%
Michael Greenley   Carried    78,120,897    99.83%   132,206    0.17%
Brendan Paddick   Carried    73,979,072    94.54%   4,274,031    5.46%
Jill Smith   Carried    71,777,903    91.73%   6,475,200    8.28%
Karl Smith   Carried    78,091,125    99.79%   161,978    0.21%
Yung Wu   Carried    76,986,313    98.38%   1,266,790    1.62%

 

2.Appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor of the Company and authorizing the directors to fix the auditor’s remuneration:

 

Outcome of Vote   # of Votes For    % of Votes For    # of Votes
Withheld
    % of Votes
Withheld
 
Carried   81,964,884    99.89%   94,411    0.12%

 

3.Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

 

Outcome of Vote   # of Votes For    % of Votes For    # of Votes
Against
    % of Votes
Against
 
Carried   73,928,932   94.47%   4,324,171    5.53%

 

 

FAQ

What did MDA Space (MDA) report in its May 2026 Form 6-K?

MDA Space reported the results of its 2026 Annual General Meeting. Shareholders elected seven directors, appointed KPMG LLP as independent auditor, and approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation, all with strong majority support based on votes cast at the meeting.

How many MDA Space (MDA) shares were represented at the 2026 AGM?

82,059,296 common shares were represented at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This represented approximately 59.180% of all issued and outstanding MDA Space common shares, indicating a majority of the company’s equity participated in the voting process at the virtual meeting.

Were all MDA Space (MDA) director nominees elected at the 2026 AGM?

Yes, all seven director nominees were elected at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. Each nominee received at least 91.73% of votes cast, with several directors, including Michael Greenley and Karl Smith, receiving more than 99% of votes cast in their favor.

Who is the independent auditor for MDA Space (MDA) after the 2026 AGM vote?

KPMG LLP was appointed as the independent auditor for MDA Space following the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The appointment received 81,964,884 votes for, representing 99.89% of votes cast, with 94,411 votes withheld, and directors were authorized to fix the auditor’s remuneration.

How did MDA Space (MDA) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, MDA Space’s approach to executive compensation. The resolution received 73,928,932 votes for, or 94.47% of votes cast, while 4,324,171 votes, or 5.53%, were cast against, indicating strong support for the compensation approach.

What was the lowest support level for any MDA Space (MDA) director at the 2026 AGM?

The lowest support level for a director nominee was 91.73% of votes for. Jill Smith received 71,777,903 votes for and 6,475,200 votes withheld, corresponding to 91.73% support and 8.28% withheld, while other nominees generally received higher approval percentages.

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