Contango Silver & Gold (CTGO) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, to be held virtually, with shareholders voting on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and the frequency of say-on-pay votes.

• Only shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026, are entitled to vote; voting can be done online, by phone, or by mail.

• The company completed a significant merger with Dolly Varden Silver Corporation, resulting in a 50/50 ownership split between former Dolly Varden and existing shareholders.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote to elect seven directors, ratify Baker Tilly US, LLP as auditors, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis, and determine the frequency of future say-on-pay votes.

• The board recommends voting for all director nominees, for auditor ratification, for executive compensation, and for annual say-on-pay votes.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 31, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of seven nominees, with a mix of independent and non-independent directors, and recently added members following the Dolly Varden merger.

• Committees include Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance, and EHS & T, all with formal charters and mostly independent membership.

• The board separates the roles of Chairman and CEO for enhanced oversight and accountability.

• Directors receive cash and restricted stock compensation; executives do not receive additional compensation for board service.