Uranium Energy Corp Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

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Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) announced results from its annual general meeting on July 21, 2022, where stockholders ratified several key proposals. Over 90% approval was achieved for the election of board members, appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors, adoption of the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, and approval of executive compensation. Following the AGM, Amir Adnani was re-appointed as President and CEO, with Pat Obara and Scott Melbye also retaining their executive roles. UEC continues to be a leader in low-cost uranium mining.

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• Over 90% of stockholders approved key proposals at the AGM.
• Re-appointment of experienced executive leadership.
• Adoption of a new Stock Incentive Plan.

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• None.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) (the "Company" or "UEC") is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with the holding of the Company's recent annual general meeting of stockholders on July 21, 2022 (the "AGM") , the following proposals were duly ratified by the Company's stockholders in the following manner:

• Amir Adnani, Spencer Abraham, Vincent Della Volpe, David Kong, Ganpat Mani and Gloria Ballesta were elected to the Board of Directors of the Company;
  
  
• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, were appointed as the Company's independent registered accounting firm;
  
  
• the Company's 2022 Stock Incentive Plan was approved; and
  
  
• the Company's executive compensation was approved

Each of the above proposals were approved by not less than 90% of Company stockholders who voted at the AGM and, in most cases, by not less than 95% of UEC's stockholders; the exact details of which will be provided by the Company in a Form 8-K Current Report filing to be made shortly.

Following the AGM the following Executive Officers of the Company were re-appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company:

Amir Adnani:    President and Chief Executive Officer;

Pat Obara:       Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer; and

Scott Melbye:   Executive Vice President.

About Uranium Energy Corp

Uranium Energy Corp is America's leading, fastest growing, uranium mining company listed on the NYSE American. UEC is a pure play uranium company and is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining uranium projects. The Company has two production ready ISR hub and spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming, anchored by fully licensed and operational processing capacity at the Hobson and Irigaray plants. UEC also has seven U.S. ISR uranium projects with all of their major permits in place.  Additionally, the Company has other diversified holdings of uranium assets, including: (1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S. warehoused U₃O₈; (2) a major equity stake in the only royalty company in the sector, Uranium Royalty Corp.; and (3) a pipeline of resource-stage uranium projects in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Paraguay.  The Company's operations are managed by professionals with a recognized profile for excellence in their industry, a profile based on many decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration, development and mining.

Stock Exchange Information:
NYSE American: UEC

WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any other statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans, "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements". Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of exploration activities, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, permits or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.

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SOURCE Uranium Energy Corp

FAQ

What were the results of the Uranium Energy Corp AGM on July 21, 2022?

The AGM resulted in over 90% approval for board member elections, auditor appointments, executive compensation, and the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan.

Who were elected to the Board of Directors of UEC during the AGM?

The elected board members include Amir Adnani, Spencer Abraham, Vincent Della Volpe, David Kong, Ganpat Mani, and Gloria Ballesta.

What is the significance of the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan approved by UEC?

The 2022 Stock Incentive Plan aims to align the interests of executives and stockholders, promoting growth in shareholder value.

Who are the executive officers re-appointed by UEC's Board of Directors?

Amir Adnani was re-appointed as President and CEO, Pat Obara as Secretary, Treasurer, and CFO, and Scott Melbye as Executive VP.