Empire Metals adopts LTIP, grants 8.25 million nil-cost share awards and 12 million options at GBP 0.4

• Empire Metals adopted a long-term incentive plan on July 16, 2026, issuing 8.25 million nil-cost share awards from its employee benefit trust.
• Granted options over 12 million new ordinary shares at GBP 0.4; combined awards equal about 2.67% of issued share capital.
• Vesting depends on the closing share price meeting targets for 10 consecutive trading days; four 25% tranches at GBP 0.5, GBP 0.63, GBP 0.78, GBP 0.98.
• Managing Director Shaun Bunn received 3 million EBT awards, 3 million options; Finance Director Greg Kuenzel received 3 million EBT awards, 3 million options.
• Post-grant share-scheme commitments, including outstanding options and EBT-held shares, total about 12.7% of issued share capital.

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