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Get filing alertsDocuSign stockholders approve annual say-on-pay votes and reelect three directors
Filed June 3, 2026 · Period ending June 1, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Stockholders voted to hold annual advisory votes on executive compensation starting now through 2032, replacing the previous frequency. This gives investors yearly input on pay practices.
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Executive compensation for fiscal 2026 received 87% approval in non-binding vote, indicating general shareholder satisfaction with current pay structure despite some opposition.
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Three directors elected to three-year terms through 2029: James Beer, Cain Hayes, and Allan Thygesen. All received majority support with routine approval levels.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2027 with 98.6% approval, maintaining continuity in external audit relationship.
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Stockholder proposal on executive compensation risk reporting rejected with 98.7% voting against, showing strong alignment with management's disclosure practices.
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Summary
DocuSign held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 1st with stockholders voting on standard governance matters. The most notable outcome was the decision to hold annual say-on-pay votes going forward, giving investors yearly opportunities to weigh in on executive compensation rather than less frequent intervals.
While these votes are non-binding, the 87% approval rate for fiscal 2026 compensation suggests shareholders are generally comfortable with current pay practices, though the 13% opposition is worth monitoring in future years. All other items passed with routine support levels.
Three directors were reelected for three-year terms, the auditor was ratified with near-unanimous approval, and a shareholder proposal seeking additional compensation risk reporting was overwhelmingly rejected. These results indicate stable governance with no significant shareholder dissent. Investors should watch next year's say-on-pay vote to see if the 87% approval rate holds steady or if concerns about executive compensation grow.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
DocuSign held its 2026 Annual Meeting with stockholders approving director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation votes.
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Based on these results and consistent with the Company’s recommendation, the Board has determined that the Company will conduct future advisory votes regarding the compensation of its named executive officers once every year. This policy will remain in effect until the next stockholder vote on the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of named executive officers, which is expected to be held at the Company’s 2032 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Stockholders voted to hold annual say-on-pay votes on executive compensation, with 135,796,834 votes supporting annual frequency. The Board adopted this policy, which will continue until the next frequency vote expected in 2032.
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On a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's stockholders approved the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, based on the following voting results: Votes For 120,123,414 Votes Against 17,542,650 Abstentions 581,532 Broker Non-Votes 30,922,049
Stockholders approved executive compensation for fiscal 2026 with approximately 87% support among votes cast. While non-binding, this indicates general shareholder satisfaction with the company's executive pay practices.
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The Company’s stockholders approved the election of three directors, each to serve for a three-year term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified
Stockholders elected James Beer, Cain A. Hayes, and Allan Thygesen as directors for three-year terms through 2029. All three nominees received majority support with Allan Thygesen receiving the highest approval at 107,151,954 votes for.
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The Company's stockholders did not approve a stockholder proposal to report on the risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics, based on the following voting results: Votes For 1,798,025 Votes Against 135,574,518 Abstentions 875,053 Broker Non-Votes 30,922,049
A stockholder proposal requesting reporting on risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics was overwhelmingly rejected with 98.7% of votes cast against it. This indicates strong shareholder alignment with management's current compensation disclosure practices.
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