TMC the metals company (TMC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual and special meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026, to be held virtually for shareholder participation.

• Shareholders of record as of April 2, 2026, are eligible to attend, vote, and submit questions during the meeting.

• Proxy materials, including the annual report and proxy statement, are available online, with options to request paper or email copies.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include setting the number of directors at ten and electing ten directors for the next term.

• Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is up for vote.

• Advisory votes on executive compensation and the frequency of such votes are included.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR proposals 1, 3, and 4, and "2 YEARS" for proposal 5.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Proposal to set the board size at ten and elect ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting.