Asana investors back board, auditor and pay plan
Asana, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 8, 2026, where investors voted on three key proposals.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Asana, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 8, 2026, where investors voted on three key proposals. Stockholders elected three Class III directors — Krista Anderson-Copperman, Sydney Carey, and Dan Rogers — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, each receiving strong majority support despite some withheld votes and broker non-votes.
Stockholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Asana’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 830,585,200 votes for, 757,385 against, and 7,003,171 abstentions. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of Asana’s named executive officers, with 745,060,747 votes for, 41,384,453 against, 18,455,001 abstentions, and 33,445,555 broker non-votes.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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
Director vote - Krista Anderson-Copperman: 747,175,515 for; 57,724,686 withheld; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
Director vote - Sydney Carey: 753,226,306 for; 51,673,895 withheld; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
Director vote - Dan Rogers: 785,625,014 for; 19,275,187 withheld; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
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Director vote - Krista Anderson-Copperman
747,175,515 for; 57,724,686 withheld; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
Election as Class III director until 2029 annual meeting
Director vote - Sydney Carey
753,226,306 for; 51,673,895 withheld; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
Election as Class III director until 2029 annual meeting
Director vote - Dan Rogers
785,625,014 for; 19,275,187 withheld; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
Election as Class III director until 2029 annual meeting
Auditor ratification
830,585,200 for; 757,385 against; 7,003,171 abstain
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for FY ending Jan 31, 2027
Say-on-pay advisory vote
745,060,747 for; 41,384,453 against; 18,455,001 abstain; 33,445,555 broker non-votes
Non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory vote, named executive officers, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"The results of such vote were FOR | WITHHELD | 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
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.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s 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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
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What did Asana (ASAN) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Asana stockholders approved all three proposals at the 2026 annual meeting. They elected three Class III directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, and supported executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote with substantial majorities in favor on each item.
Which directors were elected at Asana’s 2026 annual meeting and for how long?
Stockholders elected Krista Anderson-Copperman, Sydney Carey, and Dan Rogers as Class III directors. Each will serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until a successor is duly elected and qualified, reflecting continued support for the company’s existing board composition.
How did Asana (ASAN) investors vote on the company’s executive compensation?
Investors approved Asana’s named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis. The vote totaled 745,060,747 shares for, 41,384,453 against, and 18,455,001 abstaining, with 33,445,555 broker non-votes, indicating clear but not unanimous support for the company’s pay practices.
Was Asana’s independent auditor ratified by stockholders in 2026?
Yes. Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Asana’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027. The vote was 830,585,200 for, 757,385 against, and 7,003,171 abstentions, with no broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.
What are broker non-votes in Asana’s 2026 stockholder meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held in street name where brokers did not have authority to vote on certain items. Asana reported 33,445,555 broker non-votes on the director elections and executive compensation proposal, meaning those shares were not counted as either for or against those matters.
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