Dolby Laboratories (DLB) investors approve directors, executive pay and KPMG at 2026 meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 3, 2026 via live webcast. Holders of Class A and Class B common stock, which carry one vote and ten votes per share respectively, voted together as a single class on all items.

All eight director nominees, including Kevin Yeaman, David Dolby, and others, were elected, each receiving over 384 million votes for, with broker non-votes of 3,884,937 on each director proposal. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 396,794,929 votes for and 2,216,964 against.

In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 25, 2026, with 400,209,219 votes for and 2,718,973 against. Overall, the meeting confirmed the existing board slate, executive pay program, and external auditor.

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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):

February 3, 2026

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-32431		90-0199783
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1275 Market Street

San Francisco, CA 94103-1410

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(415) 558-0200

(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:

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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, $0.001 par value		DLB		The 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 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.

5.07(a) and (b)

At the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (the “Company”) 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), held on February 3, 2026 via live webcast, the Company’s stockholders:

1. Elected eight directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified;

2. Approved an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers; and

3. Ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending September 25, 2026.

Each share of the Company’s Class A common stock is entitled to one vote, and each share of the Company’s Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes, on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting. The Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, except as may otherwise be required by law. At the Annual Meeting, the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock voted as follows:

Proposal 1 - Election of directors:

Director		Votes For				Votes Withheld				Broker Non-Votes
Kevin Yeaman			398,050,627				1,048,153				3,884,937
Peter Gotcher			378,298,036				20,800,744				3,884,937
David Dolby			385,278,560				13,820,220				3,884,937
Tony Prophet			398,279,483				819,297				3,884,937
Emily Rollins			398,301,201				797,579				3,884,937
Simon Segars			385,219,594				13,879,186				3,884,937
Anjali Sud			398,258,221				840,559				3,884,937
Avadis Tevanian, Jr.			384,798,223				14,300,557				3,884,937

All director nominees were duly elected.

Proposal 2 - Approval of an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers:

Votes For		Votes Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
396,794,929		2,216,964		86,887		3,884,937

Proposal 2 was approved.

Proposal 3 - Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending September 25, 2026:

Votes For		Votes Against		Abstentions
400,209,219		2,718,973		55,525

Proposal 3 was approved.

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.

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
By:		/s/ ANDY SHERMAN
		Andy Sherman
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: February 6, 2026

FAQ

What did Dolby Laboratories (DLB) announce in its latest 8-K filing?

Dolby Laboratories reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected all eight director nominees, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending September 25, 2026.

Were all Dolby Laboratories (DLB) director nominees elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes, all eight director nominees were elected. Each received over 384 million votes for, with relatively small numbers of votes withheld and 3,884,937 broker non-votes reported for each director, confirming broad shareholder support for the existing board composition.

How did Dolby Laboratories (DLB) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation. The proposal received 396,794,929 votes for, 2,216,964 votes against, and 86,887 abstentions, with an additional 3,884,937 broker non-votes, indicating strong support for the current pay practices.

Which audit firm did Dolby Laboratories (DLB) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as Dolby Laboratories’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 25, 2026. The ratification received 400,209,219 votes for, 2,718,973 votes against, and 55,525 abstentions, signaling continued confidence in KPMG’s audit role.

How are voting rights structured for Dolby Laboratories (DLB) Class A and Class B shares?

Each share of Class A common stock carries one vote and each share of Class B common stock carries ten votes. Both classes vote together as a single class on matters submitted to stockholders at the Annual Meeting, except where different treatment is required by applicable law.

When and how was the Dolby Laboratories (DLB) 2026 Annual Meeting held?

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Dolby Laboratories was held on February 3, 2026, via live webcast. During this virtual meeting, shareholders voted on director elections, an advisory say-on-pay proposal, and ratification of the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.