POET Technologies Provides Results of 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting

Core Points - POET Technologies Inc. held its Annual General and Special Meeting (AGSM) virtually on June 27, 2025, where shareholders approved all proposals outlined in the management information circular [1][2][5] Group 1: Meeting Overview - The meeting included a video presentation showcasing the transformation of the company's operations, followed by a presentation from CEO Dr. Suresh Venkatesan on the company's 2024 activities and near-term opportunities [3][4] Group 2: Voting Results - Shareholders elected all nominees as directors, with Glen Riley receiving 94.43% of votes, Jean-Louis Malinge 95.86%, Robert "Bob" Tirva 95.64%, Suresh Venkatesan 96.92%, and Theresa Lan Ende 95.39% [6] - Davidson & Company LLP was appointed as auditors with 96% approval from shareholders [7] - The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan was approved by 84% of votes, increasing the number of awards to 17,007,771, which is 20% of the 85,022,787 common shares issued at the time of the meeting [7][9] Group 3: Restricted Stock Units - Following the AGSM, the Board of Directors granted a total of 72,340 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to directors, vesting on the first anniversary of the grant, based on a share price of CAD$7.23 [10]