Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock rose Friday after closing a major refinancing that reshaped its balance sheet.The company also scheduled a key shareholder vote to expand its authorized share count next year.Plug closed a convertible note offering totaling $431.25 million due in 2033.Also Read: BJ’s Wholesale Shines As Shoppers Go Premium And Stay LoyalThe deal included full exercise of the underwriters’ additional purchase option. After fees and expenses, Plug received about $399.4 million in net proce ...

Core Points - The company has announced a mid-term profit distribution plan, proposing a cash dividend of 2 yuan per 10 shares (including tax) [8][9] - The total number of shares eligible for the dividend distribution is 262,633,500, with 3,670,100 shares in the company's repurchase account excluded from the calculation [9] - The proposed cash dividend amounts to 51,792,680 yuan, which represents 22.30% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for the first three quarters of 2025 [9] Financial Data - The company reported a mid-term undistributed profit of 1,242,965,341.03 yuan as of September 30, 2025 [8] - The profit distribution plan is subject to approval at the upcoming third extraordinary general meeting of shareholders [9][10] Shareholder Meeting - The third extraordinary general meeting of shareholders is scheduled for November 17, 2025, at 14:00 [14] - Voting will be conducted through a combination of on-site and online methods, with specific time slots for online voting [14][19] - The meeting will address the mid-term profit distribution proposal and other relevant matters [17][18]

Core Points - Tesla has appealed to the Delaware Supreme Court regarding CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation plan, which was previously supported by shareholders but rejected by the Delaware Chancery Court [1][3] - The controversy surrounding Musk's compensation plan has persisted for several years, with initial approval from shareholders in 2018 contingent on Musk achieving performance targets linked to company growth [3] - A lawsuit questioning the legality of the compensation plan was filed by a shareholder in January 2024, leading to a ruling that the Tesla board lacked independence during the 2018 approval, deeming the compensation arrangement unenforceable [3] - Despite a second shareholder vote in 2024 reaffirming support for the compensation, the plan was again rejected by the Delaware Chancery Court [3] - Tesla's legal team argues that the 2024 shareholder vote reflects investor intent and should resolve the dispute, emphasizing the vote's transparency and thoroughness [3] - In September 2024, Tesla proposed a new compensation plan for Musk, which could potentially yield up to $1 trillion, contingent on achieving strict performance targets, including reaching an $8.5 trillion market valuation [4]

Fundraising Overview - The company raised a total of RMB 302,495.13 million by issuing 19,851,367 shares at a price of RMB 152.38 per share, with a net amount of RMB 273,079.07 million after deducting issuance costs [1][19] - As of June 30, 2025, the balance in the fundraising special account was RMB 16,199.4 million, with RMB 94,300 million used for cash management and RMB 57,497.87 million invested in projects [2] Fund Management - The company has established a fundraising management system in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring dedicated storage and management of the raised funds [3] - A tripartite supervision agreement has been signed with the sponsor and banks holding the fundraising account to ensure proper oversight [4] Fund Usage - The company has not used idle funds for temporary working capital as of June 30, 2025 [6] - The company has approved the use of up to RMB 180,000 million of idle funds for cash management, investing in low-risk financial products with a maturity of no more than 12 months [7][8] - As of June 30, 2025, the balance of idle funds under cash management was RMB 94,300 million [9] Project Investment - The company has not made any pre-investments or replacements for fundraising projects during the reporting period [5] - The company has replaced RMB 10,979.33 million of its own funds with raised funds for project payments [12] - All fundraising projects, including the X-ray source industrialization project and R&D center construction project, have been completed with no surplus funds [12] Changes in Fundraising Projects - There have been no changes or transfers of fundraising projects as of June 30, 2025 [13][14] Compliance and Disclosure - The company has complied with disclosure requirements regarding the management and usage of raised funds, with no violations reported [15]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a total of 8,569,338 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of the record date [7] - A quorum was established with more than half of the outstanding shares present at the meeting [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific data or metrics related to individual business lines were provided in the meeting records Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or metrics were discussed during the meeting Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The meeting included proposals for the election of directors and the ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm, indicating ongoing governance and compliance efforts [10][11] - The company proposed an amendment to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance under the equity incentive plan, suggesting a focus on incentivizing management and employees [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific comments on the operating environment or future outlook during the meeting Other Important Information - The meeting was conducted virtually, allowing shareholders to vote online [4] - The results of the voting will be disclosed in a current report on Form 8-K within four business days [13] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Were there any shareholder questions during the meeting? - No questions were submitted by shareholders during the meeting [14]

Meeting Information - The company will hold its first extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in 2025 on September 8, 2025, at 14:30 [1] - Network voting will also take place on the same day, with specific times for voting through the Shenzhen Stock Exchange trading system from 9:15 to 15:00 [1] Voting Procedures - Shareholders can participate in the meeting either in person or by proxy, and they must choose one method of voting: on-site or online [2] - All shareholders registered by the close of trading on August 29, 2025, are entitled to attend the meeting [2][3] - The meeting will include both non-cumulative and cumulative voting proposals, with specific requirements for approval [3][4] Agenda Items - The agenda includes proposals for changing registered capital, amending the company’s articles of association, and electing directors [3][4] - Proposals 1.00, 2.01, and 2.02 require a special resolution, needing more than two-thirds of the voting rights held by attending shareholders for approval [3] - Cumulative voting will be used for the election of three non-independent directors and three independent directors [4] Registration and Attendance - Shareholders must register for the meeting by providing identification and, if applicable, a power of attorney [5] - Specific instructions are provided for different types of shareholders, including natural persons and legal entities [5][6] Network Voting Details - The company will provide a platform for online voting, and shareholders must follow the specified procedures to cast their votes [6][7] - Detailed instructions for the voting process are available, ensuring compliance with the regulations of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [7][9]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a total of 10,645,325 shares present at the annual meeting, representing 48.5% of the common stock outstanding as of June 16, 2025, which is below the required quorum for conducting business [3][4] - 97.77% of the votes cast were in favor of the merger proposal, indicating strong shareholder support [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific business line data or key metrics were provided in the meeting notes Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics were provided in the meeting notes Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The company emphasized the importance of shareholder participation in the voting process for the merger, indicating a strategic focus on completing this transaction [5][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the critical need for all shareholders to vote to achieve the necessary quorum of 50.1% for the merger to proceed, reflecting the urgency of the situation [5][6][7] Other Important Information - The meeting was adjourned due to insufficient quorum and will reconvene on August 22, 2025, at 11 AM Eastern Time [3][4] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers - No Q&A session was recorded in the meeting notes

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The meeting received the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, along with the auditor's report, but no vote was required on these financial statements [13][14]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific data or metrics related to individual business lines were discussed during the meeting [32]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or metrics were presented during the meeting [32]. Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on maintaining shareholder rights and ensuring participation in meetings, indicating a commitment to transparency and governance [2][4]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific comments on the operating environment or future outlook during the meeting [32]. Other Important Information - The number of directors was fixed at seven, and all nominated directors were elected [29]. - CBIZ, Inc. was reappointed as the auditors of the corporation [30]. - The ordinary resolution approving the stock option plan and all unallocated stock options was approved [30]. Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Were there any questions submitted during the Q&A session? - No questions were submitted during the Q&A session [33].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of April 28, 2025, there were 150,800,295 shares of common stock outstanding [3] - The preliminary voting results indicated that the fiscal year 2024 compensation of named executive officers was not approved on an advisory basis [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific data on individual business lines was provided in the meeting [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or key metrics changes were discussed during the meeting [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The board recommended a vote for the second amendment to the 2022 long-term incentive compensation plan, indicating a focus on aligning executive compensation with company performance [10][11] - The company faced a nonbinding shareholder proposal regarding the evaluation of a smoke-free policy, reflecting industry trends towards health and safety in gaming environments [12][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific comments on the operating environment or future outlook during the meeting [17] Other Important Information - The meeting included five proposals, with the most notable being the election of directors and the ratification of the independent accounting firm [9][10] - The proposal for a report on the effects of a company-wide nonsmoking policy was not approved, indicating shareholder resistance to increased transparency on this issue [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Were there any pertinent questions submitted by shareholders on the proposals? - There were no pertinent questions submitted by shareholders on these proposals [17]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The preliminary results indicate that all nominees for the Board of Directors have been elected, and the ratification of Deloitte as the independent auditors for the current fiscal year has passed [11] - The compensation of named executive officers has been approved [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific data or metrics related to individual business lines were discussed in the meeting [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - No specific market data or metrics were provided during the meeting [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction and Industry Competition - The meeting focused on the election of directors and the approval of auditor selection, with no detailed discussion on company strategy or competitive positioning [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific comments on the operating environment or future outlook during this meeting [10] Other Important Information - The meeting was conducted virtually, and stockholders were able to submit questions through a text box on the virtual meeting screen [8] - A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote was available online [5] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions submitted during the Q&A session [10]