Plug Power seeks charter changes and 3B-share authorization boost
Plug Power Inc. has called a virtual special meeting on January 15, 2026 for stockholders to vote on two major charter changes and a possible adjournment. The first proposal would amend the charter so that certain future amendments, including changes to authorized shares and reverse stock splits, can be approved by a majority of votes cast, aligning the company’s standard with Section 242(d)(2) of Delaware law.
The second proposal would double the company’s authorized common stock from 1,500,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 shares. Plug Power states it has less than 0.4% of its authorized common stock available and highlights contractual obligations tied to warrants to purchase 185,430,464 shares issued on October 9, 2025 and $375.0 million of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2033 issued on November 21, 2025. The board prefers direct authorization of more shares over using a previously approved reverse stock split and is also seeking authority to adjourn the meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed.
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- None.
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- Significant potential dilution: Doubling authorized common shares to 3,000,000,000, combined with warrants for 185,430,464 shares and
$375.0 million of 6.75% convertible notes due2033 , creates substantial future issuance capacity that could materially dilute existing holders if fully utilized.
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Plug Power seeks easier charter votes and a large share authorization increase, highlighting near-capacity authorized stock and sizable warrant and convertible obligations.
Plug Power is asking stockholders to modernize its charter so future increases or decreases in authorized shares and reverse splits can be approved by a majority of votes cast, consistent with Section 242(d)(2) of the DGCL. Today, these actions require a majority of all outstanding shares, which the company notes has been difficult to achieve given low turnout, especially among retail holders. The change would shift influence toward actively voting stockholders and away from non-voters.
The second proposal would raise authorized common shares from 1,500,000,000 to 3,000,000,000. As of November 12, 2025, 1,392,893,867 common shares were outstanding, and the company reports less than 0.4% of its authorized common is still available. It also cites obligations tied to warrants for 185,430,464 shares issued on
If stockholders do not approve the authorized share increase, the company states it will implement a reverse stock split already authorized at the 2025 annual meeting to create additional issuance capacity. The adjournment proposal would allow extra time to gather votes if participation remains low, referencing past meetings where only about
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2025
125 Vista Boulevard
Slingerlands, NY 12159
Chief Executive Officer
Subject to Completion, dated November 20, 2025
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 782-7700
Corporate Secretary
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING, THE PROXY MATERIALS, AND VOTING YOUR SHARES
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PROPOSAL 1 — APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S CHARTER TO
ADJUST THE VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER TO ALIGN WITH SECTION 242(D)(2) OF THE DGCL |
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PROPOSAL 2 — APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF THE COMPANY’S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 1,500,000,000 TO 3,000,000,000
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PROPOSAL 3 — APPROVAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
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SUBMISSION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS OR DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
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OTHER MATTERS
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APPENDIX A
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125 Vista Boulevard
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 782-7700
THE PROXY MATERIALS, AND VOTING YOUR SHARES
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Shares Beneficially Owned(2)
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)
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Number
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BlackRock, Inc.(3)
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Andrew J. Marsh
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Paul B. Middleton(4)
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Gerard L. Conway, Jr.
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Dean C. Fullerton
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Colin M. Angle
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Mark J. Bonney
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Maureen O. Helmer
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Patrick Joggerst
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Gregory L. Kenausis
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Kavita Mahtani
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George C. McNamee(5)
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Gary K. Willis
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All current executive officers and directors as a group (14 persons)(6)
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AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
PLUG POWER INC
(Pursuant to Section 242
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware)
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FAQ
What is Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) asking stockholders to approve at the special meeting?
Stockholders are being asked to approve three items: (1) an amendment to adjust the charter’s voting requirements for certain future amendments so they can be approved by a majority of votes cast in line with Section 242(d)(2) of the DGCL, (2) an amendment to increase authorized common stock from 1,500,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 shares, and (3) authority to adjourn the meeting to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes for Proposal 1 or Proposal 2.
Why does Plug Power (PLUG) want to increase its authorized common shares to 3,000,000,000?
The company states it currently has less than 0.4% of its authorized common shares available for issuance. It also cites contractual obligations to increase authorized shares by February 28, 2026 related to warrants to purchase 185,430,464 shares issued on October 9, 2025 and $375.0 million of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2033. The board believes additional authorized shares are critical for satisfying these obligations, raising capital, pursuing strategic transactions, and issuing equity awards.
How would the proposed voting standard change affect Plug Power stockholders?
Currently, certain charter amendments, including increasing authorized shares, require approval by a majority of all outstanding shares. The proposal would allow these amendments to be approved by a majority of votes cast, consistent with Section 242(d)(2) of the DGCL, as long as listing conditions are met. Under this standard, only votes cast for or against would determine the outcome; non-votes, broker non-votes and abstentions would not count as votes against, assuming a quorum is present.
What will Plug Power do if stockholders do not approve the authorized share increase (Proposal 2)?
If Proposal 2 is not approved, the company states it will proceed with a previously authorized reverse stock split to effectively create additional authorized common shares available for issuance. The reverse split was approved at the 2025 annual meeting as a contingency measure and would reduce issued shares, thereby increasing the number of authorized but unissued shares within the existing 1,500,000,000-share limit.
How low has stockholder turnout been at recent Plug Power (PLUG) meetings, and why does it matter for these proposals?
The company reports that at the 2025 annual meeting only about 43% of outstanding shares were voted, and at the 2024 meeting about 48% were voted. Because Proposals 1 and 2 each require the affirmative vote of a majority of all outstanding shares, not just shares voted, low turnout makes approval difficult even when a large majority of those voting support a proposal, as occurred when approximately 84% of votes cast supported a prior authorized share increase that nonetheless failed.
When and how can Plug Power stockholders vote on these proposals?
The virtual special meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PLUG2026SM. Stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 4, 2025 can vote by Internet, telephone, mail, or online during the meeting using their 16-digit control number, as described in the proxy materials.