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RCAT · Annual meeting · Thursday, June 18, 2026

Red Cat Holdings Inc

5 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Stockholders will vote to elect five directors, ratify KPMG as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and cast a non-binding advisory (say-on-pay) vote to approve the compensation of the company’s Named Executive Officers.

Market cap
$941M
1Y TSR
+11.2%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Apr 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 18, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect five nominees to the Board of Directors to serve one-year terms until the 2027 Annual Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Named Executive Officers (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    A non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

    More detail

    This advisory (non-binding) proposal asks stockholders to approve the Company’s disclosed executive compensation practices and amounts for the Named Executive Officers, including salary, bonuses, equity awards, and narrative disclosures required by Item 402. Management is submitting the proposal to comply with Section 14A of the Exchange Act and to provide stockholders a periodic opportunity to express their view on executive pay; the Company states it will consider the vote results in future compensation decisions. The compensation program mixes fixed and performance-based pay, with substantial use of equity (including large RSU grants and CEO option awards) intended to align executives’ interests with long-term shareholder value and retention. Notably, CEO Jeffrey Thompson’s compensation structure includes a base-salary reduction to $0 effective May 20, 2025 and significant option and stock-based awards in lieu of cash, and the filing discloses sizeable equity grant fair-value amounts in 2025, which may raise investor scrutiny about pay magnitude and realized pay versus CAP metrics. The Compensation Committee engaged an independent consultant and describes policies such as clawback provisions, vesting schedules, and pre-approval practices for awards, which management cites as governance protections supporting a FOR recommendation. The filing also includes Pay Versus Performance/CAP disclosures showing disparities between reported summary compensation and compensation actually paid, which is relevant context for institutional investors assessing alignment with performance. Although the vote is advisory and cannot compel changes, a substantial negative vote could prompt the Board and Compensation Committee to revisit plan design, equity grant practices, or disclosure. In recommending FOR, the Board emphasizes the intent of the awards to attract and retain talent, tie pay to performance, and align management incentives with stockholder interests, while noting they will consider stockholder feedback from this advisory vote in future compensation decisions.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot5

Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Also a director at
Unusual Machines Inc (UMAC)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Also a director at
Beeline Holdings Inc (BLNE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Also a director at
Beeline Holdings Inc (BLNE)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Also a director at
Datacentrex Inc (DTCX)
General (R) Paul Edward Funk II
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1BlackRock, Inc.6.3%7,788,619$102M
2STATE STREET CORP5.8%7,162,907$94M
3VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.7%4,532,608$59M
4Hood River Capital Management LLC2.5%3,033,005$40M
5BlackRock, Inc.2.4%2,963,308$39M
6PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/1.8%2,241,296$29M
7GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC1.8%2,231,339$29M
8Defiance ETFs, LLC1.6%1,951,622$26M
9D. E. Shaw Co., Inc.Activist1.3%1,563,608$20M
10MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.1.2%1,507,323$20M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Red Cat Holdings Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Red Cat Holdings Inc (RCAT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
What is the record date for the Red Cat Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Red Cat Holdings Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, April 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Red Cat Holdings Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Red Cat Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Red Cat Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Red Cat Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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