Company: TMCWW
Filing Date: 2025-04-08
Form Type: PRE 14A
Source: 0001104659-25-032724
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Company: TMC the metals Co Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-08
Form: PRE 14A
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [X] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [ ] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Under §240.14a-12

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#### PRELIMINARY COPY FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 14a-6(a)

#### Letter to Shareholders

#### April 18, 2025​
To Our Shareholders:

You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 annual and special meeting of shareholders of TMC the metals company Inc. (the “Company”) to be held in a virtual format on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

This year’s annual and special meeting will be held virtually via live audio webcast on the internet. We believe hosting a virtual annual and special meeting enables greater shareholder attendance and participation from any location around the world, improves meeting efficiency and our ability to communicate effectively with our shareholders, and reduces the cost and environmental impact of our annual and special meeting. You will be able to attend the annual and special meeting, vote and submit your questions during the annual and special meeting by visiting https://www.c