Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) investors back directors, say-on-pay and auditor in 2026 vote

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Datadog, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 15, 2026. Stockholders elected four Class I directors — Olivier Pomel, Dev Ittycheria, Shardul Shah and Ami Vora — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with each receiving over 430 million votes in favor.

Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 492,631,049 votes for and 20,881,163 against. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 539,501,723 votes for.

A shareholder proposal to adopt a simple majority voting provision did not pass, receiving 217,163,770 votes for and 296,078,084 votes against, along with broker non-votes.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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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.

Key Figures

Votes for Olivier Pomel: 503,784,971 votes Votes for Ami Vora: 512,745,718 votes Say-on-pay support: 492,631,049 votes for +3 more

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Votes for Olivier Pomel 503,784,971 votes Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Ami Vora 512,745,718 votes Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting

Say-on-pay support 492,631,049 votes for Advisory approval of executive compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 539,501,723 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026

Simple majority proposal votes for 217,163,770 votes Shareholder proposal on simple majority voting, not approved

Simple majority proposal votes against 296,078,084 votes Shareholder proposal on simple majority voting, not approved

Key Terms

broker non-votes, non-binding, advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, simple majority voting provision

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broker non-votes financial

"Votes For | | Votes Withheld | | Broker Non-Votes Olivier Pomel | | 503,784,971 | 9,946,547 | 27,229,324"

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 basis financial

"Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"

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.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Stockholders ratified the selection 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.

simple majority voting provision financial

"Stockholders did not approve a shareholder proposal regarding the adoption of a simple majority voting provision"

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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 15, 2026

Datadog, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Nevada

001-39051

27-2825503

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

620 8th Avenue,			45th Floor
New York,			NY						10018
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)									(Zip Code)

(866) 329-4466

(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 $0.00001 per share

DDOG

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

(Nasdaq Global Select Market)

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 15, 2026, Datadog, Inc. (the “Company’) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on the four proposals set forth below. A more detailed description of each proposal is set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”).

Proposal 1 – Election of Directors

Olivier Pomel, Dev Ittycheria, Shardul Shah and Ami Vora were each elected to serve as a Class I director of the Company’s Board of Directors until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successor is duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal, by the following votes:

Nominee						Votes For						Votes Withheld						Broker Non-Votes
Olivier Pomel						503,784,971						9,946,547						27,229,324
Dev Ittycheria						455,983,503						57,748,015						27,229,324
Shardul Shah						430,291,897						83,439,621						27,229,324
Ami Vora						512,745,718						985,800						27,229,324

Proposal 2 – Approval, on a Non-Binding, Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers

Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement, by the following votes:

Votes For						Votes Against						Votes Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
492,631,049						20,881,163						219,306						27,229,324

Proposal 3 – Ratification of the Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Stockholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, by the following votes:

 

Votes For						Votes Against						Votes Abstain
539,501,723						1,223,828						235,291

Proposal 4 – Adoption of a Simple Majority Voting Provision

Stockholders did not approve a shareholder proposal regarding the adoption of a simple majority voting provision, by the following votes:

Votes For						Votes Against						Votes Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
217,163,770						296,078,084						489,664						27,229,324

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.

Datadog, Inc.

Dated: June 16, 2026

By:

/s/ Kerry Acocella

Kerry Acocella

General Counsel

FAQ

What did Datadog (DDOG) stockholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders elected four Class I directors, approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026. These actions maintain Datadog’s existing board structure, pay practices, and audit relationship for the coming year.

Who was elected to Datadog (DDOG)’s board at the 2026 meeting?

Olivier Pomel, Dev Ittycheria, Shardul Shah and Ami Vora were elected as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting. Each received strong support, with Ami Vora drawing 512,745,718 votes for and only 985,800 votes withheld from stockholders.

How did Datadog (DDOG) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Stockholders approved Datadog’s executive compensation on a non-binding, advisory basis, with 492,631,049 votes for, 20,881,163 against and 219,306 abstentions. There were 27,229,324 broker non-votes. This indicates stockholder backing for the compensation practices described in the 2026 proxy statement.

Which auditor did Datadog (DDOG) stockholders ratify for the 2026 fiscal year?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Datadog’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was strongly in favor, with 539,501,723 votes for, 1,223,828 against and 235,291 abstentions, confirming the existing audit relationship.

What happened to the simple majority voting proposal at Datadog (DDOG)?

A shareholder proposal to adopt a simple majority voting provision did not pass. It received 217,163,770 votes for, 296,078,084 votes against, 489,664 abstentions, and 27,229,324 broker non-votes. As a result, Datadog’s existing voting standards remain unchanged after the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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