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BlackSky shareholders back board, pay, auditor

BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on September 10, 2026.

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BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on September 10, 2026. Holders of Class A common stock were entitled to one vote per share as of the July 16, 2026 record date.

Stockholders elected Class II directors Susan Gordon, Timothy Harvey, and William Porteous to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. On a non-binding, advisory basis, stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the July 23, 2026 proxy statement.

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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.
Votes for Susan Gordon 3,301,403 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Timothy Harvey 14,492,919 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for William Porteous 13,942,909 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification votes for 26,712,017 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2026
Say-on-pay votes for 8,958,374 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 10,779,751 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 10,779,751"
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
"appointment of Deloitte & Touche 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 basis financial
"was approved on a non-binding, advisory basis based on the following results"
A non-binding, advisory basis means a recommendation or decision that carries no legal force and does not obligate the parties to act; it’s similar to a friendly suggestion rather than a signed promise. For investors, this matters because such guidance can influence market expectations and management plans but offers no guarantee of follow-through, so investors should treat it as informative input rather than a firm commitment.

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What key matters did BKSY stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on three items: election of three Class II directors, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and an advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.

Were BlackSky (BKSY) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. The company reports that Susan Gordon, Timothy Harvey, and William Porteous were elected as Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, subject to the usual earlier death, resignation, or removal conditions.

How did BKSY stockholders vote on the auditor ratification for 2026?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 26,712,017 votes for, 52,185 against, and 37,636 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported.

What were the results of BlackSky’s (BKSY) say-on-pay advisory vote?

The advisory vote approved named executive officer compensation, with 8,958,374 votes for, 6,935,903 against, 127,810 abstentions, and 10,779,751 broker non-votes. The compensation was as described in the July 23, 2026 proxy statement.

How many broker non-votes were recorded on BKSY’s director and say-on-pay items?

For each of the three director elections and the say-on-pay proposal, the company reports 10,779,751 broker non-votes. The auditor ratification item had zero broker non-votes.

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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): September 10, 2026
BlackSky Technology Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware001-39113
83-1833760
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
2411 Dulles Corner Park
Suite 300
Herndon,Virginia20171
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
(703) 935-1930
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per shareBKSYThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On September 10, 2026, BlackSky Technology Inc. (the "Company") held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). Holders of the Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, were entitled to one vote on each proposal for each share held as of the close of business on July 16, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting. The matters voted on at the Annual Meeting and the votes cast with respect to each such matter are set forth below:

1.Election of Class II Directors.

Each of the following nominees was elected to serve as a Class II director and to hold office until the Company's 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her respective successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until such director's earlier death, resignation or removal, based on the following results of voting:

NomineeForWithheldBroker Non-Votes
Susan Gordon3,301,40312,720,68410,779,751
Timothy Harvey14,492,9191,529,16810,779,751
William Porteous13,942,9092,079,17810,779,751

2.Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified based on the following results of voting:

ForAgainstAbstainedBroker Non-Votes
26,712,017.0052,185.0037,636.000.00

3.Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers.

The compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2026, was approved on a non-binding, advisory basis based on the following results of voting:

ForAgainstAbstainedBroker Non-Votes
8,958,3746,935,903127,81010,779,751




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.
Dated: September 10, 2026
BLACKSKY TECHNOLOGY INC.
By:/s/ Christiana Lin
Name: Christiana Lin
Title: General Counsel

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