Gold.com (GOLD) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on November 12, 2025, with ten directors up for election, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of the external auditor appointment on the agenda.

• Only stockholders of record as of September 18, 2025, are entitled to vote, with one vote per share of common stock owned.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically, with options for advance or live voting via the meeting website.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing ten directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026.

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

• No other shareholder proposals or business are anticipated at the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of ten nominees, including independent and management directors, with diverse backgrounds in finance, operations, and industry expertise.

• All directors except three are considered independent under Nasdaq rules.

• The board has Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees, each composed entirely of independent directors.

• The board met ten times in fiscal 2025, with all directors attending at least 75% of meetings.

• Corporate governance guidelines and codes of ethics are in place, and stockholder communications are encouraged.