American Battery Technology Company (ABAT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2026, with shareholders voting virtually on key proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, a new equity incentive plan, and potential adjournment to solicit more proxies.

• The record date for voting is September 14, 2026, with 142,577,758 shares outstanding and a quorum set at 33 1/3 percent of shares.

• Proxy materials are provided via internet access, with options for electronic or mail voting, and the company encourages early participation.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing five directors, ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor, a non-binding say-on-pay for executive compensation, approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, and adjournment if needed.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by May 28, 2027, and comply with SEC and bylaw requirements.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of five directors, with four deemed independent under Nasdaq rules; Ryan Melsert is not independent.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating, each with defined charters and regular meetings.

• The board separates the roles of Chairman and CEO, with Rick Fezell serving as Chairman and Lead Independent Director.

• Directors are elected annually, and all attended over 75% of meetings in the last fiscal year.