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Clearway Energy, Inc. Seeks Shareholder Approval at Annual Meeting to Simplify Public Share Class Structure

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  • Clearway Energy, Inc. announced its Board of Directors approved a proposal to simplify its share class structure into a single class via a Charter Amendment.
  • The proposal would convert each share of Class A common stock into one share of Class C common stock automatically on the second business day following the filing of the Charter Amendment.
  • Stockholders will vote on the Charter Amendment Proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting expected in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Eligible voters include holders of Class A, B, C, or D common stock at the close of business on March 19, 2026.
  • Adoption of the proposal requires a 66 2/3% vote of the combined voting power of all common stock and a majority vote of the Class A common stock.
  • The consolidation aims to eliminate dual-class complexity, address the valuation discount of Class A shares, increase liquidity, and broaden the investor base.
  • Clearway Energy Group LLC (CEG) will enter a Voting Trust Agreement to deposit Class B shares, preserving the relative voting power of public stockholders post-conversion.
  • The Class A Conversion is intended to qualify as a tax-free exchange for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, though no IRS ruling has been sought.
  • On March 9, 2026, Class A shares traded at $35.57 while Class C shares traded at $37.94, representing a 6.7% premium for Class C.
  • The Company plans to file a definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC to detail the proposal for the 2026 Annual Meeting.