A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN) holders back pay and auditor at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
A10 Networks, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 22, 2026, with 66,388,780 of 71,723,964 entitled shares voting, a turnout of 92.56%. Stockholders elected five directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, subject to earlier resignation or removal.
They approved, on a non-binding basis, the Company’s executive compensation and indicated a preference to hold future advisory votes on executive pay every year. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
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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 entitled to vote: 71,723,964 shares
Shares voted: 66,388,780 shares (92.56%)
Say-on-pay support: 44,551,793 shares for
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Shares entitled to vote
71,723,964 shares
Common stock entitled to vote at 2026 Annual Meeting
Shares voted
66,388,780 shares (92.56%)
Shares present in person or by proxy at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay support
44,551,793 shares for
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
Say-on-pay against
15,835,380 shares against
Advisory vote to approve executive compensation
Preferred say-on-pay frequency
59,734,518 shares for 1 year
Frequency vote on future advisory votes on executive compensation
Auditor ratification for votes
66,324,963 shares for
Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory vote, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"For | Withhold | Broker Non-Votes Tor R. Braham | 59,850,982 | 1,498,298 | 5,039,500"
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.
non-binding advisory vote financial
"Proposal 2: A non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s executive compensation"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"The ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 22, 2026"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
A10 Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 22, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). There were 71,723,964 shares of common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, of which 66,388,780 (92.56%) shares were voted in person or by proxy. The Company’s stockholders voted upon and approved the following proposals at the Annual Meeting:
Proposal 1: The election of the directors named below to hold office until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, subject to earlier resignation or removal:
| For | Withhold | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||
| Tor R. Braham | 59,850,982 | 1,498,298 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||
| Peter Y. Chung | 50,893,370 | 10,455,910 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||
| Eric Singer | 29,246,121 | 32,103,159 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||
| Dhrupad Trivedi | 58,740,517 | 2,608,763 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||
| Dana Wolf | 59,785,933 | 1,563,347 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||
Proposal 2: A non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s executive compensation:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| 44,551,793 | 15,835,380 | 962,107 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||
Proposal 3: A non-binding advisory vote to approve the frequency of holding future advisory votes on executive compensation:
| 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||
| 59,734,518 | 9,025 | 1,582,301 | 23,436 | 5,039,500 | ||||||||||
In accordance with the results of the advisory vote, the Board of Directors of the Company determined that, consistent with the stockholders’ advisory vote, it will include in its proxy materials a stockholder vote on executive compensation every year until the next required stockholder vote on the frequency of stockholder votes on executive compensation.
Proposal 4: The ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| 66,324,963 | 39,444 | 24,373 | — | ||||||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 23, 2026
| A10 NETWORKS, INC. | |||||
| By: /s/ Scott Weber | |||||
| Scott Weber | |||||
| General Counsel | |||||
FAQ
Which A10 Networks directors were elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Tor R. Braham, Peter Y. Chung, Eric Singer, Dhrupad Trivedi, and Dana Wolf as directors. Each will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, and until a successor is duly elected and qualified, subject to earlier resignation or removal.
Who is A10 Networks’ independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026?
Grant Thornton LLP was ratified as A10 Networks’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification vote received 66,324,963 shares for, 39,444 against, and 24,373 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported.