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materiality 0.45
USA Rare Earth directors Gutnick and Kern won't seek reelection; board to shrink to six before adding two post-merger
USA Rare Earth, Inc.
- Mordechai Gutnick and General Paul Kern notified Board they will not stand for reelection at June 3, 2026 annual meeting.
- Board voted to reduce from eight to six directors effective immediately before the annual meeting.
- In connection with pending SVRE merger, board will expand to eight by adding two Serra Verde nominees after deal close expected Q3 2026.
- Gutnick and Kern departures are not due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or strategy.