Company: TMCWW
Filing Date: 2025-04-18
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001104659-25-036264
Chunk: 27

Company: TMC the metals Co Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-18
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 27
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 Any such recommendation should be made in writing to the nominating and corporate governance committee, care of our Corporate Secretary at our principal office and should be accompanied by the following information concerning each recommending shareholder and the beneficial owner , if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made: • all information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement; • certain biographical and share ownership information about the shareholder and any other proponent, including a description of any derivative transactions in the Company’s securities; • a description of certain arrangements and understandings between the proposing shareholder and any beneficial owner and any other person in connection with such shareholder nomination; and • a statement whether or not either such shareholder or beneficial owner intends to deliver a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of voting shares sufficient to carry the proposal. The recommendation must also be accompanied by the following information concerning the proposed nominee: • certain biographical information concerning the proposed nominee; • all information concerning the proposed nominee required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors; • certain information about any other security holder of the Company who supports the proposed nominee; • a description of all relationships between the proposed nominee and the recommending shareholder or any beneficial owner, including any agreements or understandings regarding the nomination; and • additional disclosures relating to shareholder nominees for directors, including completed questionnaires and disclosures required by our Articles. If a shareholder wishes to nominate a candidate for election to our board of directors at a future annual general meeting of our shareholders, it must follow the procedures described in the Articles and in “ Shareholder Proposals and Nominations for Director ” at the end of this proxy statement. 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sustainability and Innovation Committee Our sustainability and innovation committee met four times during the year ended December 31, 2024. Our sustainability and innovation committee currently consists of Brendan May, who serves as the chairperson, Christian Madsbjerg and Amelia Kinahoi Siamomua. Ms. Kinahoi Siamomua is not up for re-election as director at the Annual Meeting. We expect Sheila Khama will join the sustainability and innovation committee upon election of directors at the Annual Meeting. The purpose of the sustainability and innovation committee is to assist the board of directors in discharging its responsibilities relating to oversight of our policies, programs, performance and related risks and opportunities that concern key sustainability and innovation matters, including issues of significance to us and our stakeholders that may affect its business, strategy, operations, performance, or reputation. The board of directors have