PubMatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) shareholders back board slate, Deloitte and executive pay
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PubMatic, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders, where a quorum was established with 34,941,828 Class A and Class B shares present, representing approximately 74.86% of shares entitled to vote. Stockholders elected eight directors to one-year terms, each receiving over 88 million votes in favor.
They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 106,944,394 votes for and minimal opposition. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved executive compensation with 97,599,461 votes in favor and relatively few votes against or abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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.
Key Figures
Shares represented at meeting: 34,941,828 shares
Quorum percentage: 74.86%
Auditor ratification votes for: 106,944,394 votes
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8 metrics
Shares represented at meeting
34,941,828 shares
Shares present in person or by proxy at annual meeting
Quorum percentage
74.86%
Portion of outstanding shares entitled to vote represented
Auditor ratification votes for
106,944,394 votes
Votes for Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditor
Auditor votes against
197,699 votes
Votes against Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification
Say-on-pay votes for
97,599,461 votes
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
3,188,337 votes
Advisory vote opposing executive compensation
Director example votes for
100,450,963 votes
Votes for director nominee Shelagh Glaser
Director example votes withheld
454,247 votes
Votes withheld for director nominee Shelagh Glaser
Key Terms
quorum, broker non-votes, independent registered accounting firm, advisory vote, +1 more
5 terms
quorum financial
"which constituted a quorum for the transaction of business"
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.
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 6,266,964"
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.
independent registered accounting firm financial
"independent registered accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"
advisory vote financial
"Advisory Vote on the Compensation of the 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.
named executive officers financial
"compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
FAQ
What did PubMatic (PUBM) stockholders approve at the latest annual meeting?
PubMatic stockholders elected eight directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on an advisory basis, compensation for named executive officers. Each proposal received strong majority support across the votes cast.
Who were elected to PubMatic (PUBM)’s board of directors at the meeting?
Stockholders elected eight directors for one-year terms: Susan Daimler, Shelagh Glaser, Amar K. Goel, Rajeev K. Goel, Anton Hanebrink, Ramon Jones, Nick Mehta, and Jacob Shulman. Each nominee received a clear majority of votes cast in favor.
Which auditing firm did PubMatic (PUBM) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as PubMatic’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 106,944,394 votes for, with only 197,699 against and 30,081 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.
How did PubMatic (PUBM) stockholders vote on executive compensation?
In an advisory say-on-pay vote, PubMatic stockholders approved compensation for named executive officers. The proposal received 97,599,461 votes for, 3,188,337 votes against, and 117,412 abstentions, with 6,266,964 broker non-votes recorded on this item.
What level of support did PubMatic (PUBM) director nominees generally receive?
Director nominees generally received strong support, with most garnering about 100 million votes for and relatively few votes withheld. For example, Shelagh Glaser received 100,450,963 votes for and 454,247 withheld, alongside 6,266,964 broker non-votes on the director election proposals.