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Starboard Files Schedule 13D/A for BILL, Launches Proxy Campaign with Four Nominees

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13D filed by Starboard-related reporting persons discloses an 8.5% beneficial ownership position in BILL Holdings, Inc., which includes 1,614,152 shares underlying forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days. Starboard delivered a nomination letter on September 5, 2025, proposing four director nominees: Liat Ben-Zur, Nancy Disman, Peter A. Feld and Frank T. Young for election at BILL's 2025 annual meeting. The filing describes a Group Agreement coordinating joint Schedule 13D filings and a Solicitation to elect the Nominees; Starboard agreed to bear solicitation expenses for specified entities. Starboard also entered indemnification and compensation letter agreements with the Nominees (each nominee other than Mr. Feld to receive $25,000 on nomination and $25,000 upon filing a definitive proxy), and the Nominees (other than Mr. Feld) granted powers of attorney to execute solicitation-related SEC filings.

Positive

  • Established 8.5% beneficial stake, including forward contracts for 1,614,152 shares, indicating meaningful economic interest
  • Filed a formal nomination proposing four experienced fintech/payments directors: Liat Ben-Zur, Nancy Disman, Peter A. Feld and Frank T. Young
  • Group Agreement in place to coordinate joint Schedule 13D filings and a funded Solicitation, showing organized campaign capability
  • Funding, indemnification and compensation agreements reduce nominee risk and align incentives to support the solicitation

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Starboard now holds an 8.5% position and has launched a coordinated proxy campaign seeking four board seats.

The Schedule 13D/A shows Starboard-affiliated funds and entities collectively control 8.5% of BILL's common stock, including forward purchase exposure to 1,614,152 shares exercisable within 60 days. That stake, combined with a formal Group Agreement and funded solicitation, signals an organized activist campaign to replace or augment BILL's board with four nominees who have fintech and payments experience. The filing documents explicit funding, indemnification and compensation arrangements for nominees, reducing personal risk and aligning nominee incentives with Starboard's campaign. This is a material corporate governance event that could drive near-term shareholder engagement and strategic change at the company.

TL;DR: The Group Agreement and nominee arrangements reflect a standard, well-structured proxy contest playbook.

Starboard executed a Group Agreement to coordinate proxy solicitation and proxy filings and has secured indemnification, compensation and powers of attorney from nominees (except Mr. Feld) to streamline the solicitation. The nominee slate combines industry operational and financial expertise relevant to BILL's business. The compensation includes cash on nomination and upon definitive proxy filing, with nominees expected to purchase shares with after-tax proceeds and restrictions on disposition until specified events. These contractual elements and public disclosure increase transparency and are typical of an organized dissident director campaign.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Note to rows (7)(9)(11): Includes 1,614,152 shares of Common Stock underlying certain forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days hereof.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






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SCHEDULE 13D


Starboard Value LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value GP LLC, its general partner
Date:09/08/2025
STARBOARD VALUE & OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its investment manager
Date:09/08/2025
STARBOARD VALUE & OPPORTUNITY S LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its manager
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard Value & Opportunity Master Fund L LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value L LP, its general partner
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard Value L LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value R GP LLC, its general partner
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard Value R GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard X Master Fund Ltd
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its investment manager
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard Value GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Principal Co LP, its member
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard Principal Co LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, its general partner
Date:09/08/2025
Starboard Principal Co GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory
Date:09/08/2025
Smith Jeffrey C
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey C. Smith
Date:09/08/2025
Feld Peter A
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Peter A. Feld
Date:09/08/2025
Benzur Liat
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Liat Ben-Zur
Date:09/08/2025
Disman Nancy
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Nancy Disman
Date:09/08/2025
Frank T. Young
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Frank T. Young
Date:09/08/2025

FAQ

How much of BILL (symbol: BILL) does Starboard beneficially own?

Starboard-related reporting persons report 8.5% of BILL's common stock beneficially owned, including 1,614,152 shares underlying forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days.

Who are the director nominees Starboard nominated for BILL's 2025 annual meeting?

Starboard nominated four individuals: Liat Ben-Zur, Nancy Disman, Peter A. Feld and Frank T. Young for election to BILL's Board.

What agreements support Starboard's solicitation effort?

The filing discloses a Group Agreement among reporting persons to coordinate filings and solicit proxies, Indemnification Letter Agreements, Compensation Letter Agreements, and Powers of Attorney granted by nominees (other than Mr. Feld).

What compensation will the nominees receive from Starboard?

Each nominee (other than Mr. Feld) will receive $25,000 on nomination and $25,000 upon filing a definitive proxy, and are expected to use after-tax proceeds to acquire issuer shares subject to transfer restrictions.

Which Starboard entities are parties to this Schedule 13D/A filing?

Reporting persons include Starboard Value LP, Starboard Value & Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, Starboard Value & Opportunity S LLC, Starboard Value & Opportunity Master Fund L LP, Starboard X Master Fund Ltd, Starboard Value GP LLC, Starboard Principal Co LP and related entities and individuals, as disclosed in Item 2.
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