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Starboard’s 8.6% stake; BILL adds Feld, Kirkpatrick under pact

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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BILL Holdings (BILL) — Schedule 13D/A update: Starboard Value LP reported beneficial ownership of 8,639,900 shares of BILL common stock, representing 8.6% of the class. The percentage is based on 100,885,582 shares outstanding as of October 15, 2025. The reported amount includes 1,614,152 shares underlying forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days.

Starboard and BILL entered into an agreement addressing Board composition and governance. BILL accepted the resignation of Stephen Fisher, increased the Board from 12 to 13 directors, and appointed Peter A. Feld and Lee Kirkpatrick as Class II directors through the 2027 annual meeting. BILL will nominate Beth Johnson and Natalie Derse, along with incumbents David Hornik and Katherine (Allie) Kline, as Class III directors at the 2025 annual meeting.

Committee assignments include Feld (Nominating & Corporate Governance), Kirkpatrick (Audit), Johnson (Compensation) and Derse (Audit). During the standstill period, the Board will not exceed 13 seats without Starboard’s consent. If Feld ceases to serve and Starboard maintains at least the lesser of 3% of outstanding shares and 3,026,567 shares, Starboard may recommend a replacement. Starboard agreed to vote per Board recommendations at the 2025 meeting, with an ISS/Glass Lewis carve‑out on certain proposals.

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Activist settlement adds two directors and sets a standstill.

Starboard disclosed 8,639,900 shares (8.6%) of BILL, including 1,614,152 shares underlying forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days. The agreement increases the Board to 13, appoints Peter A. Feld and Lee Kirkpatrick as Class II directors, and sets 2025 nominees for Class III.

The standstill runs until the earlier of 15 business days before the 2026 nomination deadline or 100 days before the first anniversary of the 2025 annual meeting. It includes voting commitments at the 2025 meeting, with an ISS/Glass Lewis carve‑out on say‑on‑pay and certain other proposals.

Replacement rights are tied to a Minimum Ownership Threshold of the lesser of 3% of outstanding shares and 3,026,567 shares. Actual governance impact will depend on board dynamics and future disclosures about implementation.






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).






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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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


Starboard Value LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value GP LLC, its general partner
Date:10/16/2025
STARBOARD VALUE & OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its investment manager
Date:10/16/2025
STARBOARD VALUE & OPPORTUNITY S LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its manager
Date:10/16/2025
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:10/16/2025
Starboard Value L LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value R GP LLC, its general partner
Date:10/16/2025
Starboard Value R GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory
Date:10/16/2025
Starboard X Master Fund Ltd
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Value LP, its investment manager
Date:10/16/2025
Starboard Value GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Principal Co LP, its member
Date:10/16/2025
Starboard Principal Co LP
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory of Starboard Principal Co GP LLC, its general partner
Date:10/16/2025
Starboard Principal Co GP LLC
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Authorized Signatory
Date:10/16/2025
Smith Jeffrey C
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey C. Smith
Date:10/16/2025
Feld Peter A
Signature:/s/ Lindsey Cara
Name/Title:Lindsey Cara, Attorney-in-Fact for Peter A. Feld
Date:10/16/2025

FAQ

What percentage of BILL (BILL) does Starboard currently report owning?

Starboard reports beneficial ownership of 8.6%, or 8,639,900 shares of BILL common stock.

How many BILL shares were outstanding for the ownership calculation?

The calculation is based on 100,885,582 shares outstanding as of October 15, 2025.

Does Starboard’s reported ownership include derivatives or similar instruments?

Yes. It includes 1,614,152 shares underlying forward purchase contracts exercisable within 60 days.

What Board changes at BILL were agreed with Starboard?

BILL increased its Board from 12 to 13 directors, accepted Stephen Fisher’s resignation, and appointed Peter A. Feld and Lee Kirkpatrick as Class II directors through the 2027 meeting.

Who will BILL nominate as Class III directors at the 2025 annual meeting?

BILL will nominate Beth Johnson and Natalie Derse, along with incumbents David Hornik and Katherine (Allie) Kline.

What are the key standstill terms in the BILL–Starboard agreement?

During the standstill, Starboard agrees to specified voting commitments for 2025, with an ISS/Glass Lewis carve‑out, and restrictions on solicitations and nominations.

What replacement right does Starboard have if Peter A. Feld leaves the Board?

If Feld ceases to be a director and Starboard maintains at least the lesser of 3% of outstanding shares and 3,026,567 shares, it may recommend a replacement.
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