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Blend Labs (BLND) 2026 annual meeting: directors elected and PwC ratified

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Blend Labs, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 17, 2026. Stockholders elected seven directors, including Nima Ghamsari and Timothy J. Mayopoulos, with strong majorities of votes cast. Each director will serve until the next annual meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Blend Labs’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with over 260 million votes cast in favor and very few abstentions.

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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 Nima Ghamsari 194,492,683 votes Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Timothy J. Mayopoulos 199,978,318 votes Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections 75,542,666 votes Common broker non-vote count for each director nominee
Votes for auditor ratification 260,247,178 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against auditor ratification 17,375,064 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Abstentions on auditor ratification 43,526 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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"On June 17, 2026, Blend Labs, Inc. ... held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders"
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"Nominee | 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.
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"to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm"
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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): June 17, 2026
 
Blend Labs, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant, as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-4059945-5211045
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
7250 Redwood Blvd., Suite 300
Novato, California 94945
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(650) 550-4810
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value of $0.00001 per shareBLNDNew 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 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 
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 June 17, 2026, Blend Labs, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). The stockholders of the Company voted on the following two proposals at the Annual Meeting, each of which is more fully described in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2026:

1.To elect seven directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified; and

2.To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the Company's fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

1. Election of Directors

NomineeForWithheldBroker Non-Votes
Nima Ghamsari194,492,6837,630,41975,542,666
Gerald Chen172,721,72229,401,38075,542,666
Erin Lantz178,654,94223,468,16075,542,666
Timothy J. Mayopoulos199,978,3182,144,78475,542,666
Brian Sheth194,795,0387,328,06475,542,666
Bryan E. Sullivan194,172,3247,950,77875,542,666
Eric Woersching194,103,4468,019,65675,542,666

Based on the votes set forth above, each director nominee was duly elected to hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

2. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
260,247,17817,375,06443,526

Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.




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.

 Blend Labs, Inc.
Date: June 22, 2026  
 By:
/s/ Jason Ream
 Name:
Jason Ream
 Title:
Head of Finance and Administration
(Principal Financial Officer)


FAQ

What did Blend Labs (BLND) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders voted on two key items: electing seven directors to serve until the next annual meeting and ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals received strong support from voting stockholders.

Were all Blend Labs (BLND) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all seven Blend Labs director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including Nima Ghamsari and Timothy J. Mayopoulos, received more votes “For” than “Withheld,” and will serve until the next annual meeting and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

How many votes supported Blend Labs’ (BLND) auditor ratification in 2026?

The ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Blend Labs’ independent registered public accounting firm received 260,247,178 votes “For,” 17,375,064 votes “Against,” and 43,526 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported for this proposal at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

Who is Blend Labs’ (BLND) independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is Blend Labs’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, after stockholders ratified its appointment with over 260 million votes in favor and only a relatively small number of votes against or abstentions.

Which Blend Labs (BLND) director nominee received the highest number of votes?

Timothy J. Mayopoulos received the highest “For” vote total among director nominees, with 199,978,318 votes in favor and 2,144,784 votes withheld, along with 75,542,666 broker non-votes recorded for this director election proposal at the 2026 annual meeting.

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