Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 22, 2026, with virtual participation and voting options for shareholders, including internet and mail-in ballots.

• Record date for voting eligibility is March 24, 2026, with 131,906,125 shares outstanding and 130,876,513 entitled to vote.

• Company operates as a scaled energy firm with assets in six unconventional U.S. basins, focusing on diversified returns and low leverage.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: election of three Class I directors, ratification of Forvis Mazars as auditor, advisory approval of executive compensation, advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay, and an increase/extension of shares under the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR proposals 2, 3, and 5, and for an annual say-on-pay vote.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 9, 2026, following specific bylaw procedures.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of seven directors in three staggered classes, with a mix of independent and non-independent members.

• Leadership structure separates CEO and Co-Chairmen roles; John McCartney serves as Lead Independent Director.

• Company qualifies as a “controlled company” under NYSE rules, availing itself of certain governance exemptions.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Conflicts, and ESG, each with defined oversight roles.

• Director compensation includes $75,000 annual cash and equity retainers, with additional fees for committee chairs.