Gold.com (GOLD) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on November 12, 2026, with stockholders voting on the election of ten directors and an advisory vote on executive compensation for fiscal 2026.

• Only holders of record as of September 17, 2026, are entitled to vote; 29,096,451 shares of common stock were outstanding as of that date.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically, with options for online, phone, or mail voting.

• The Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and FOR the executive compensation proposal.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote to elect ten directors for a one-year term and to approve, on an advisory basis, the 2026 compensation of named executive officers.

• No other shareholder proposals or contested matters are on the agenda; other business may be transacted if properly presented.

• Proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by June 3, 2027, to be included in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of ten nominees, including independent and non-independent directors with diverse backgrounds in finance, law, digital technology, and precious metals.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Corporate Governance, all with independent members.

• The Board met four times in fiscal 2026; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Corporate governance guidelines and codes of ethics are in place, with policies for director nominations and stockholder communications.