Aurora Innovation (AUR) investors approve directors, pay and 2026 auditor
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aurora Innovation, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Holders of 1,627,535,655 shares, representing 3,628,968,624 votes and more than 76% of eligible votes as of the record date, were present in person or by proxy, establishing a quorum.
Stockholders elected three Class II directors—Gloria Boyland, Michelangelo Volpi, and Lara Caimi—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. They also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes represented: 3,628,968,624 votes
Shares represented: 1,627,535,655 shares
Director Boyland votes for: 3,068,405,249 votes
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Votes represented
3,628,968,624 votes
Present at 2026 annual meeting; more than 76% of eligible votes
Shares represented
1,627,535,655 shares
Shares of Class A and Class B common stock present or by proxy
Director Boyland votes for
3,068,405,249 votes
Election of Gloria Boyland as Class II director
Director Volpi votes for
3,100,538,679 votes
Election of Michelangelo Volpi as Class II director
Director Caimi votes for
3,150,654,403 votes
Election of Lara Caimi as Class II director
Say-on-pay votes for
3,083,735,814 votes
Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers
Auditor ratification votes for
3,618,888,003 votes
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year 2026
Key Terms
broker non-votes, advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, quorum, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"The results of such vote were ... 476,909,651 broker non-votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
advisory vote financial
"The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers."
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026."
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
quorum financial
"…representing a total of 3,628,968,624 votes, or more than 76% of the eligible votes … and constituting a quorum."
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
record date financial
"…for each share held as of the close of business on March 23, 2026 (the “Record Date”)."
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
FAQ
What did Aurora Innovation (AUR) announce in this 8-K filing?
Aurora Innovation reported the results of its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Three proposals were approved: election of three Class II directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
Were Aurora Innovation (AUR) proposals approved at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, stockholders approved all three proposals presented at the 2026 annual meeting. They elected three Class II directors, supported the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
How many votes participated in Aurora Innovation’s 2026 stockholder meeting?
Stockholders present in person or by proxy represented 1,627,535,655 shares and 3,628,968,624 votes. This amounted to more than 76% of eligible votes as of the March 23, 2026 record date, meaning the meeting satisfied quorum requirements for conducting business.
Which directors were elected at Aurora Innovation’s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Gloria Boyland, Michelangelo Volpi, and Lara Caimi as Class II directors. Each will serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal, consistent with the company’s governance structure.
Did Aurora Innovation (AUR) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?
Yes, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. The advisory vote received 3,083,735,814 votes for, 67,414,681 against, and 908,478 abstentions, with 476,909,651 broker non-votes reported for this proposal at the meeting.
Who is Aurora Innovation’s independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote received 3,618,888,003 votes for, 6,926,524 against, and 3,154,097 abstentions, indicating broad support for the audit appointment.