By: Andy Marsh, Plug CEO and Executive Chairman
First, we recognize that it has been challenging for European shareholders to vote. The effort so many of you put into voting is amazing – thank you.
The challenge is that some European shareholders get extra steps when voting their shares because of differences in exchange services outside the United States. Although the process may take some time, European shareholders can successfully participate in shareholder votes by following the steps below.
This is very important: If your broker does not automatically provide proxy materials or a control number, you may still vote by contacting the Company's proxy directly, but you will need confirmation of your share ownership from your broker.
If you need help with voting – our acting attorney and our head of Investor Relations are more than happy to help. Proxy information is Sodali & Co, at (833) 924-7453 or [email protected] or reach Roberto Friedlander at [email protected].
One last thing – here's a tip from a European Stock Manager who posted on Reddit.
If your broker does not automatically provide proxy materials or a control number, you may still vote by working directly with the Company's proxy but you will need confirmation of ownership of the shares from your broker.
A step-by-step guide for European shareholders
1. Check your Brokerage account first
Review your merchant inbox or business activity section to see if:
- Received a proxy voting email or notice; or
- A control number is assigned.
Some non-US sellers do not automatically distribute proxy materials.
2. Contact Your Dealer If No Control Number Is Provided
If nothing is available:
- Email or text your dealer asking what they can offer you:
- Control number; or
- Written confirmation of ownership of your Plug Power share as of the record date.
Be careful: Some international vendors may respond that they do not provide proxy voting services. This is normal and does not mean you cannot vote.
3. Contact a Corporate Attorney
If your broker cannot assist you directly, contact a Corporate Attorney – Sodali & Co, at (833) 924-7453 or [email protected] and explain:
- Your dealer does not provide a control number; again
- You are a foreign shareholder who wants to vote.
A proxy's attorney can advise you of other voting options available to you.
4. Get a Stock Ownership Guarantee from Your Dealer
The representative's attorney may request a written confirmation from your exhibitor that:
- Your name;
- Number of shares held; again
- Whether you are a shareholder as of the record date
This guarantee is usually sufficient in lieu of a control number.
5. Send Documents to the Representative's Attorney
Once you have received:
- Proxy card (if applicable), and
- Written confirmation of your vendor's identity.
Email both to the representative's attorney, following their instructions.
6. Wait for Confirmation
After posting:
- The proxy attorney will verify that your vote has been successfully recorded
- No further action is required except for them to contact you for an explanation
Expected Time
Because this process involves multiple parties (your broker and the representative's attorney), international voting may take several days. We encourage European shareholders to start early to ensure sufficient time before the voting deadline.
We appreciate our Global Shareholders
Thanks for all the effort. We are really close – you are the one who puts us on top😊
Important Additional Information and Where to Find It
Plug has filed a definitive proxy statement and other related documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding the Special Meeting. INVESTORS AND SECURITY PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH CARE AND AT ALL BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE MATTERS TO BE VOTED AT THE SPECIAL MEETING. Stockholders may obtain copies of these documents free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or at Plug's website at www.plugpower.com.
Participants in the Request
The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's stockholders in connection with the Special Meeting. Information about the Company's directors and executive officers is disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on June 9, 2025, and information about their ownership of Plug stock is described in the proxy statement for the Special Meeting filed on December 25, 2 SEC.