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Deckers shareholders back board, pay and auditor

Deckers Outdoor Corporation’s 2026 annual meeting saw all director nominees elected, auditor ratified, and executive pay approved with strong shareholder participation.

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Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held virtually on September 14, 2026. There were 136,227,720 shares of common stock outstanding as of the July 16, 2026 record date, and 118,939,675 shares were present or represented by proxy, about 87% of outstanding shares.

Stockholders elected all ten Board nominees, including Cynthia L. Davis, David A. Burwick, and others, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified. Stockholders also ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 107,718,139 votes for, 11,146,037 against, and 75,499 abstentions.

In addition, stockholders approved on a non-binding advisory basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 98,561,214 votes for, 11,183,355 against, 172,939 abstentions, and 9,022,167 broker non-votes.

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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.
Shares outstanding on record date 136,227,720 shares Common stock outstanding as of July 16, 2026 record date
Shares present or by proxy 118,939,675 shares Shares represented at the 2026 Annual Meeting, about 87% of outstanding
Votes for auditor ratification 107,718,139 votes For KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Votes against auditor ratification 11,146,037 votes Against KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Say-on-pay votes for 98,561,214 votes For non-binding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 9,022,167 votes Broker non-votes for Proposal No. 3
Highest director support example 109,720,717 votes for Votes for Patrick J. Grismer as director nominee
broker non-votes financial
"Shares Voted For | Against | Abstain | 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"selection of KPMG 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
"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
record date financial
"outstanding at the close of business on July 16, 2026, the record date"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

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What were the key outcomes of DECK’s 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders elected all ten directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the year ending March 31, 2027, and approved on a non-binding basis the compensation of named executive officers.

How many DECK shares were eligible and voted at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

There were 136,227,720 shares of common stock outstanding on the July 16, 2026 record date. At the meeting, 118,939,675 shares were present or represented by proxy, representing about 87% of outstanding shares.

How did DECK stockholders vote on ratifying KPMG LLP as auditor?

Stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 107,718,139 votes for, 11,146,037 against, and 75,499 abstentions.

What were the results of DECK’s say-on-pay vote in 2026?

Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers with 98,561,214 votes for, 11,183,355 against, 172,939 abstentions, and 9,022,167 broker non-votes.

How did the least-supported DECK director nominee fare in the 2026 vote?

Among the nominees, Lauri M. Shanahan received 94,441,785 votes for, 15,390,905 against, and 84,818 abstentions, with 9,022,167 broker non-votes, and was elected to the Board.

Which period does DECK’s newly ratified audit engagement cover?

The ratified engagement of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm covers the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, which is described as the period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

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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 14, 2026

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3643695-3015862
(State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
250 Coromar Drive, Goleta, California 93117
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(805) 967-7611
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareDECKNew 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 September 14, 2026, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (the "Company") held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") virtually via live webcast, during which the Company's stockholders voted on three proposals. There were 136,227,720 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 ("Common Stock"), outstanding at the close of business on July 16, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting (the "Record Date"). At the Annual Meeting, 118,939,675 shares of Common Stock were present virtually or represented by proxy, representing approximately 87% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding on the Record Date.

The following sets forth the final results of the voting for the three proposals voted upon at the Annual Meeting, each of which are described in more detail in the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A relating to the Annual Meeting, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2026 (the "Proxy Statement").

Election of Directors (Proposal No. 1)

The stockholders elected ten directors who were nominated by the Board of Directors (the "Board") to serve as directors of the Company until the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2027, until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, or removal. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to each director nominee:

Shares Voted
Name of DirectorForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
Cynthia (Cindy) L. Davis108,655,7421,177,38584,3819,022,167
David A. Burwick 109,650,151185,69181,6669,022,167
Stefano Caroti 109,203,604637,13476,7709,022,167
Nelson C. Chan104,022,0805,811,52183,9079,022,167
Juan R. Figuereo109,177,793653,49786,2189,022,167
Patrick J. Grismer109,720,717114,19782,5949,022,167
Maha S. Ibrahim 109,284,166545,51487,8289,022,167
Victor Luis108,643,4321,192,46881,6089,022,167
Lauri M. Shanahan94,441,78515,390,90584,8189,022,167
Bonita C. Stewart105,713,3384,118,89685,2749,022,167

Ratification of Selection of Accounting Firm (Proposal No. 2)

The stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, which covers the period from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to this proposal:
Shares Voted
ForAgainstAbstain
107,718,13911,146,03775,499

Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation (Proposal No. 3)

The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement. The following sets forth the results of the voting with respect to this proposal:
Shares Voted
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
98,561,21411,183,355172,9399,022,167





SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 15, 2026
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
/s/ Thomas Garcia
Thomas Garcia, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer









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