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FLNC · Annual meeting · Thursday, March 12, 2026

Fluence Energy Inc

12 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Elect twelve directors; Ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors; Advisory approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay); Approve amendment and restatement of the 2021 Incentive Award Plan to increase share reserve.

Market cap
$2.8B
1Y TSR
+127.0%
Board grade
B
Record date
Jan 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 12, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Election of twelve director nominees to hold office until the 2027 annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

  3. 3

    Approval, on an advisory, non-binding basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

  4. 4

    Approval of amendment and restatement of 2021 Incentive Award Plan

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve Amended and Restated 2021 Incentive Award Plan to increase share reserve from 9,500,000 to 16,200,000 shares and related plan changes.

    More detail

    Proposal requests stockholder approval of the Amended and Restated 2021 Incentive Award Plan to increase the share reserve by 6.7 million shares (from 9.5M to 16.2M). Management argues the plan is essential to attract, retain, and motivate employees and service providers and aligns their interests with stockholders, while noting potential dilution but deeming the reserve reasonable after reviewing burn rate, overhang and peer practices. The proposal would extend the plan term and permit grants of ISOs up to the new reserve. The Board recommends FOR, citing market-standard governance features (no discounted options, no repricing without approval, limits on director awards, broad-based eligibility, and no tax gross-ups). The committee determined the requested shares are appropriate given recent and anticipated share usage, historical burn rates (1.16% in 2025), and an overhang of approximately 6.4% after the request. The plan includes standard performance-based vesting and administrator discretion for adjustments in corporate transactions. A sophisticated analyst should note dilution and alignments: the share request represents a meaningful replenishment that will create additional overhang but is within typical ranges for growth-stage companies reliant on equity to recruit talent; investors should evaluate the company’s historical burn, the LTI mix (options/PSUs/RSUs), clawback and anti-hedging policies, and how the Board plans to manage dilution alongside capital allocation. Review of the plan’s full terms (Appendix A) is recommended to assess change-in-control and repricing protections, share recycling rules, and impact on outstanding awards and potential incentive alignment.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot12

Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
Cabot Corp (CBT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
Comfort Systems USA Inc (FIX)Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
Ampco Pittsburgh Corp (AP)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Julian Nebrada
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1SIEMENS PENSION TRUST E V17.2%31,761,131$437M
2SIEMENS AG10.7%19,738,064$272M
3TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP3.1%5,695,266$78M
4D. E. Shaw Co., Inc.Activist2.9%5,269,181$73M
5VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC1.6%2,985,503$41M
6BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/1.6%2,979,984$41M
7VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC1.5%2,854,689$39M
8Connor, Clark Lunn Investment Management Ltd.1.4%2,493,411$34M
9BlackRock, Inc.1.2%2,267,094$31M
10STATE STREET CORP1.2%2,163,457$30M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Fluence Energy Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Fluence Energy Inc (FLNC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
What is the record date for the Fluence Energy Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Fluence Energy Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Fluence Energy Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 12 director nominees at the Fluence Energy Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Fluence Energy Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Fluence Energy Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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