AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co shareholders will vote on five proposals, including the election of five directors and approval of a 2026 Equity incentive plan. The ballot also covers KPMG, executive compensation and possible adjournments, giving investors decisions on board membership, auditing, pay and future equity awards.

Key Highlights

  • Ryan Melsert’s 2026 total compensation was $21,546,331, including $425,000 in salary and $15,260,540 in Warrant or option awards.
  • Steven Wu was eligible for a one-time restricted stock unit signing award equal to $500,000.
  • Steven Wu’s 2026 total compensation was $10,865,944, including $300,000 in salary and $6,887,869 in warrant or option awards.

AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Co (NASDAQ: ABAT) is putting five proposals before shareholders at its virtual annual meeting. The ballot covers the election of five directors, ratification of KPMG LLP, an advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and possible adjournments. The board recommends that shareholders vote FOR each of its director nominees. The proposals give shareholders votes on board composition, the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, executive pay, equity incentives and whether the meeting can be postponed to seek additional proxies if required approvals lack enough votes.

The director election covers Ryan Melsert, Susan Yun Lee, Rick Fezell, Elizabeth Lowery and Lavanya Balakrishnan. The board’s recommendation applies to each nominee. Executive compensation is subject to a separate non-binding advisory vote. The fourth measure seeks approval of the American Battery Technology Company 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. The annual meeting will be held virtually, with shareholders able to attend and vote electronically during the meeting.

Executive Pay Figures

Ryan Melsert’s 2026 total compensation was $21,546,331. The reported amount included $425,000 in salary, $646,875 in Bonus compensation, $5,213,916 in stock awards and $15,260,540 in warrant or option awards. Steven Wu’s 2026 total compensation was $10,865,944. His reported components included $300,000 in salary, $347,625 in bonus compensation, $3,330,450 in stock awards and $6,887,869 in warrant or option awards. The table listed $240,000 in salary, $143,100 in bonus compensation, $246,729 in stock awards and $442,152 in warrant or option awards. Alejandro Flores Arteaga’s 2026 total compensation was $195,368. The reported components were $107,692 in salary, $10,500 in bonus compensation, $21,585 in stock awards and $55,591 in warrant or option awards. Melsert’s employment terms also included eligibility for $1,000,000 in restricted stock units and $3,000,000 in warrants, alongside performance-based bonuses tied to specified strategic milestones. Wu’s offer letter provided for a $300,000 annual base salary and a one-time restricted stock unit signing bonus equal to $500,000 divided by the applicable 20-day trailing volume-weighted average price.

Approval And Adjournment Mechanics

The executive compensation measure is advisory and non-binding. The equity incentive plan requires Shareholder approval as a separate proposal. Adjournment authority would apply if the annual meeting does not have enough votes to approve one or more measures. The stated purpose is to solicit additional proxies before a later meeting date or dates. Shareholders can vote electronically through the virtual annual meeting platform. The listed proposals therefore span governance, audit ratification, compensation, equity awards and meeting procedure.