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- 18.4% Opposition to Equity Plan Expansion (new) — Elevated opposition suggests meaningful shareholder concern about dilution from the 550,000-share increase.
- 13.7% Opposition to Say-on-pay (new) — Above-average opposition may signal shareholder dissatisfaction with executive compensation practices.
Skillsoft shareholders approve 550,000-share equity plan expansion with 18% opposition
Filed June 30, 2026 · Period ending June 25, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Shareholders approved expanding the 2020 equity plan by 550,000 shares (to 4.3M total) with 81.6% support; the 18.4% opposition signals meaningful dilution concerns among investors.
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Say-on-pay passed with 86.3% support; the 13.7% opposition is elevated and may reflect shareholder concerns about executive compensation practices.
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Director Michael S. Klein re-elected with 92.8% support (461,485 withheld votes); Denis Nikolaev and Arthur Gilliland each received over 99% support for three-year terms.
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Ernst & Young ratified as auditor for fiscal 2027 with 99.9% support (7.45M for, 1,554 against).
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Summary
Skillsoft held its 2026 annual meeting on June 25, with shareholders voting on four proposals. The most material outcome was approval of the Second Amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which expands the share reserve by 550,000 shares to 4.3 million total.
While the proposal passed with 81.6% support (5.19M for vs. 1.17M against), the 18.4% opposition is notably elevated for an equity plan amendment and signals meaningful shareholder concern about dilution. The meeting achieved an 83.3% quorum (7.46M of 8.96M shares outstanding).
The say-on-pay vote also drew elevated opposition at 13.7% (868,427 against of 6.37M votes cast), suggesting some shareholders are dissatisfied with executive compensation practices. Director elections proceeded smoothly, though Michael S. Klein received 92.8% support with 461,485 withheld votes, while co-nominees Denis Nikolaev and Arthur Gilliland each cleared 99%. The auditor ratification was routine at 99.9%. Retail holders should watch whether management addresses the dilution and compensation concerns reflected in the elevated opposition levels, particularly if the company returns with additional equity requests or compensation changes in future proxy cycles.
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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Skillsoft held its 2026 annual meeting, electing three directors, approving executive compensation, expanding its equity plan by 550,000 shares, and ratifying Ernst & Young as auditor.
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Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Michael S. Klein 5,903,836 | 461,485 | 1,093,722 | Denis Nikolaev | 6,316,961 | 48,360 | 1,093,722 | Arthur Gilliland | 6,322,093 | 43,228 | 1,093,722
Shareholders elected all three Class II director nominees to three-year terms. Michael S. Klein received 92.8% support (5,903,836 for vs. 461,485 withheld), while Denis Nikolaev and Arthur Gilliland each received over 99% support. Against the 8,955,077 shares outstanding at the record date, Klein received support from 65.9% of all shares, Nikolaev from 70.5%, and Gilliland from 70.6%. The lower support for Klein reflects elevated withhold votes but still represents a clear majority.
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Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | 5,491,157 | 868,427 | 5,737 | 1,093,722
Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis with 86.3% support (5,491,157 for vs. 868,427 against, of votes cast). The 13.7% opposition is elevated compared to typical say-on-pay results and may signal shareholder concerns about executive pay practices. Against the 8,955,077 shares outstanding at the record date, the proposal received support from 61.3% of all shares.
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Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | 5,191,165 | 1,170,074 | 4,082 | 1,093,722
Shareholders approved the Second Amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, increasing available shares by 550,000 from 3,755,658 to 4,305,658. The proposal passed with 81.6% support (5,191,165 for vs. 1,170,074 against, of votes cast), representing 58.0% of the 8,955,077 shares outstanding at the record date. The 18.4% opposition is notably elevated for an equity plan proposal, suggesting meaningful shareholder concern about dilution.
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Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | 7,452,117 | 1,554 | 5,372 | -
Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 99.9% support (7,452,117 for vs. 1,554 against). This represents 83.2% of the 8,955,077 shares outstanding at the record date. The overwhelming approval is routine for auditor ratification.
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There were 8,955,077 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding at the close of business on May 4, 2026, the record date (the “Record Date”) for the Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting, there were 7,459,043 shares of Common Stock present in person or by proxy, representing approximately 83.29% of the total outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date, which constituted a quorum.
The annual meeting achieved a quorum with 7,459,043 shares present, representing 83.29% of the 8,955,077 shares outstanding at the record date. This strong turnout enabled all proposals to proceed to a vote without requiring adjournment.
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Skillsoft amended its 2020 equity incentive plan, details not disclosed in the provided excerpt.
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Second Amendment to the Skillsoft Corp. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan
The company disclosed a second amendment to its 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan under Item 5.02, which covers compensatory arrangements of officers. The specific terms of the amendment are not provided in the excerpt furnished.
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