Yext (NYSE: YEXT) approves 2027 retention bonuses for key executives

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Yext, Inc. disclosed that its board compensation committee approved cash retention bonuses for two senior executives. The company granted a $28,280 cash retention bonus to Chief Financial Officer Darryl Bond and a $310,065 cash retention bonus to EVP & General Counsel Ho Shin.

Each bonus is structured as a lump-sum payment to be paid on the first payroll date following the end of fiscal 2027, aligning the executives’ incentives with staying at the company through that period.

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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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02/24/2026 - 04:07 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

February 24, 2026

YEXT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38056

20-8059722

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

61 Ninth Avenue

New York, NY 10011

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 994-3900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

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Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

YEXT

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Named Executive Officer Retention Bonuses

On February 24, 2026, the compensation committee of the board of directors of Yext, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the following cash retention bonuses to the named executive officers of the Company listed below:


Name and Principal Position						Cash Bonus ($)(1)
Darryl Bond Chief Financial Officer						$28,280
Ho Shin EVP & General Counsel						$310,065

(1) Lump sum amount to be paid on the first payroll date following end of fiscal 2027.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


									YEXT, INC.

						By:			/s/ Ho Shin
									Ho Shin EVP & General Counsel

Date: February 24, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive retention bonuses did YEXT approve in this 8-K filing?

Yext approved cash retention bonuses for two named executives. Chief Financial Officer Darryl Bond will receive $28,280, and EVP & General Counsel Ho Shin will receive $310,065, both as lump-sum payments after the end of fiscal 2027.

When will the YEXT executive retention bonuses be paid?

The retention bonuses will be paid as lump sums on the first payroll date after the end of fiscal 2027. This timing encourages the executives to remain with Yext through the full fiscal period before receiving the approved cash amounts.

Which YEXT executives are receiving retention bonuses and in what amounts?

Two Yext executives are receiving bonuses. Chief Financial Officer Darryl Bond is scheduled to receive a $28,280 cash retention bonus, while EVP & General Counsel Ho Shin is scheduled to receive a significantly larger $310,065 cash retention bonus after fiscal 2027.

Why did YEXT’s board compensation committee approve these cash retention bonuses?

The filing states that Yext’s compensation committee approved cash retention bonuses for named executive officers, which typically aim to encourage key leaders to stay with the company. The structure ties the payments to service through the end of fiscal 2027.

How are the YEXT executive retention bonuses structured for fiscal 2027?

The bonuses are structured as single lump-sum cash payments. Both Darryl Bond and Ho Shin will receive their respective amounts on the first payroll date following the end of fiscal 2027, rather than in installments during the period.

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