Clearway Energy Urges Shareholders to Approve Simplified Share Structure

Proxy advisory firm ISS recommends shareholders vote in favor of the proposal to convert Class A shares into a single Class C share class.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Clearway Energy, Inc. is urging all shareholders to vote 'FOR' a proposal to amend the company's certificate of incorporation and simplify its public share class structure by converting Class A common stock into a single Class C common stock. The Board of Directors believes this change will benefit shareholders by enhancing the stock's appeal, increasing liquidity, and expanding the investor base.

Why it matters

Clearway Energy's current dual-class share structure, with Class A and Class C shares, has resulted in a persistent valuation discount for the Class A shares. Eliminating this complexity is expected to improve trading liquidity and make the stock more attractive to a wider range of investors.

The details

The proposed charter amendment would convert all outstanding Class A common stock into a single Class C common stock. Leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the proposal, citing the benefits of eliminating the disparity in voting rights between the two public share classes.

  • The deadline to vote by proxy is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 28, 2026.
  • The Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The players

Clearway Energy, Inc.

A leading owner of clean energy generation assets in the U.S., with a portfolio of approximately 12.9 GW of gross capacity across 27 states.

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)

An independent proxy advisory firm that provides voting recommendations to institutional investors.

Clearway Energy Group LLC

The controlling investor and sponsor of Clearway Energy, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“A vote FOR the proposal is warranted. The proposed conversion [of the Company's Class A common stock into Class C common stock] would eliminate the disparity in voting rights between the two classes of public shares.”

— Institutional Shareholder Services

“The board has disclosed a compelling reason for the conversion, which is expected to benefit stockholders by eliminating the complexity of the public trading structure, addressing the persistent valuation discount of the Class A common stock, improving trading liquidity, and potentially enhancing the appeal to a broader investor base.”

— Institutional Shareholder Services

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