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NASDAQ: SDST Stardust Power Inc. 8-K

Stardust Power shareholders approve 2.6M share expansion to equity plan, stock issuance to Lind

Filed June 3, 2026 · Period ending June 2, 2026 · ~1 min read

5 key changes 1 high relevance 3 sections

Key Changes

  • high

    Shareholders approved issuing common stock to Lind Global Asset Management XIII LLC to comply with Nasdaq listing rules, suggesting a financing arrangement with this structured finance provider.

  • medium

    Equity compensation pool expanded by 2.6 million shares with plan term extended to April 2036, increasing potential dilution but enabling talent retention.

  • low

    All six director nominees elected to one-year terms with strong shareholder support (over 3.4M votes each), maintaining current board composition.

  • low

    KNAV CPA LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 in routine annual vote.

  • low

    Proposed amendment to clarify director removal provisions in Certificate of Incorporation failed despite majority support, likely due to supermajority requirement.

Summary

Stardust Power held its 2026 Annual Meeting where shareholders approved two material changes to the company's capital structure. First, they authorized issuing shares to Lind Global Asset Management XIII LLC, a known provider of structured financing to small-cap companies, to comply with Nasdaq rules. This signals an active financing arrangement that warrants monitoring for terms and potential dilution.

Second, the equity incentive plan was expanded by 2.6 million shares and extended through 2036, giving management more runway for stock-based compensation. For retail investors, the Lind Global stock issuance is the key development to watch. Structured financings often come with conversion features or warrants that can create significant dilution over time.

The equity plan expansion is standard for growing companies but adds to the dilution picture. All director nominees were re-elected with strong support, and the auditor was ratified in routine votes. Watch for: Details on the Lind Global financing terms in upcoming SEC filings, particularly any convertible debt or warrant agreements that could reveal the full dilution impact.

Section-by-Section Diff

Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation

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Stockholders approved amendment to 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, adding 2.6M shares and extending term to 2036.

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Added Equity Incentive Plan Amendment medium

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the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (as so amended, the “Plan”) to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan by 2,600,000 shares and extend the Plan’s term to April 8, 2036.

Shareholders voted to expand the company's equity compensation pool by 2.6 million shares and extend the plan's life by approximately 10 years to April 2036. This increases the company's ability to grant stock-based compensation to employees and executives, which can dilute existing shareholders but is commonly used to attract and retain talent.

Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Stardust Power held its 2026 Annual Meeting, electing six directors, ratifying auditor KNAV CPA, and approving stock issuance and equity plan changes.

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The stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan

Shareholders approved changes to the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan with 3,251,765 votes in favor. This likely increases the share reserve available for employee equity compensation, which could result in dilution but is standard for growing companies needing to attract and retain talent.

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Added Director elections low

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The stockholders elected each of the director nominees set forth below to serve a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified

All six director nominees (Roshan Pujari, Anupam Agarwal, Charlotte Nangolo, Mark Rankin, Michael Earl Cornett Sr., and Sudhindra Kankanwadi) were elected to one-year terms. Each received over 3.4 million votes in favor with minimal withhold votes, indicating strong shareholder support for the board composition.

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The selection of KNAV CPA LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified by the stockholders

Shareholders ratified KNAV CPA LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with 6,546,354 votes in favor. This is a routine annual vote confirming the audit committee's selection of the external auditor.

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The stockholders did not approve the amendment of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to clarify the director removal provision

A proposed amendment to clarify director removal provisions in the Certificate of Incorporation failed despite receiving 3,495,722 votes in favor versus only 8,725 against. The failure likely resulted from not meeting the required supermajority threshold for charter amendments.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Stardust Power filed an 8-K to disclose the adoption of an Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

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Amended and Restated 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.

The company has amended and restated its 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This filing provides notice of the updated plan, which typically governs stock-based compensation for employees, directors, and consultants. The specific changes to the plan are not detailed in the 8-K body itself but would be found in the attached exhibit.

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