Docusign (NASDAQ: DOCU) holders back pay plan and yearly votes, reject risk report proposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Docusign, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Holders of 169,169,645 shares of common stock, representing approximately 87% of shares entitled to vote, were present, establishing a quorum.

Stockholders elected James Beer, Cain A. Hayes and Allan Thygesen to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. They also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.

On an advisory, non-binding basis, stockholders approved named executive officer compensation and supported holding future advisory votes on this compensation every year. A stockholder proposal requesting a report on risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics did not receive approval.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares represented at meeting: 169,169,645 shares Say-on-pay approval votes: 120,123,414 for Auditor ratification votes: 166,765,670 for +4 more

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Shares represented at meeting 169,169,645 shares Approximately 87% of total outstanding shares entitled to vote at the 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay approval votes 120,123,414 for Advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation for fiscal year ended January 31, 2026

Auditor ratification votes 166,765,670 for Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027

Frequency vote for 1-year say-on-pay 135,796,834 votes Votes favoring annual advisory votes on executive compensation

Stockholder proposal support 1,798,025 for Votes for proposal to report on risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics

Votes against stockholder proposal 135,574,518 against Opposition to proposal on risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics

Director vote – Allan Thygesen 107,151,954 for Votes for election of Allan Thygesen as director to 2029 annual meeting

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Stockholders, independent registered accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, Broker Non-Votes, +1 more

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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."

independent registered accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm"

non-binding advisory basis financial

"On a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s stockholders approved 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.

Broker Non-Votes financial

"Abstentions | | | 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.

non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics financial

"Stockholder Proposal to Report on Risks of Non-Fiduciary Executive Compensation Metrics"

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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 1, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38465

DOCUSIGN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		91-2183967
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

221 Main St.   Suite 800   San Francisco   California		94105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(415) 489-4940

(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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

¨	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	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	DOCU	The 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 1, 2026, Docusign, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, there were present, in person or by proxy, holders of 169,169,645 shares of common stock, or approximately 87% of the total outstanding shares entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, which constituted a quorum for the transaction of business. The holders present voted on the five proposals presented at the Annual Meeting as follows:

Proposal One - Election of Directors

The Company’s stockholders approved the election of three directors, each to serve for a three-year term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, by the following votes:

Nominee		Votes For				Votes Against				Abstentions				Broker Non-Votes
James Beer			99,165,135				38,858,327				224,134				30,922,049
Cain A. Hayes			100,373,130				37,649,089				225,377				30,922,049
Allan Thygesen			107,151,954				30,912,715				182,927				30,922,049

Proposal Two - Ratification of Selection of Independent Public Registered Accounting Firm

The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, by the following votes:

Votes For		Votes Against				Abstentions
166,765,670			2,050,457				353,518

Proposal Three - Advisory Vote on Our Named Executive Officers' Compensation

On a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s stockholders approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, based on the following voting results:

Votes For		Votes Against				Abstentions				Broker Non-Votes
120,123,414			17,542,650				581,532				30,922,049

Proposal Four - Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Non-Binding Votes on Our Named Executive Officers’ Compensation

On a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s stockholders approved a frequency of one year of future non-binding votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, based on the following voting results:

1 Year		2 Years				3 Years				Abstentions
135,796,834			40,638				2,242,697				167,427

Based on these results and consistent with the Company’s recommendation, the Board has determined that the Company will conduct future advisory votes regarding the compensation of its named executive officers once every year. This policy will remain in effect until the next stockholder vote on the frequency of advisory votes on the compensation of named executive officers, which is expected to be held at the Company’s 2032 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Proposal Five - Stockholder Proposal to Report on Risks of Non-Fiduciary Executive Compensation Metrics

The Company’s stockholders did not approve a stockholder proposal to report on the risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics, based on the following voting results:

Votes For		Votes Against				Abstentions				Broker Non-Votes
1,798,025			135,574,518				875,053				30,922,049

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.	Description
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 3, 2026

	DOCUSIGN, INC.
	By:	/s/ James P. Shaughnessy
		James P. Shaughnessy
		Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What did Docusign (DOCU) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing three directors, ratifying the auditor, approving executive pay, setting the frequency of future say-on-pay votes, and a stockholder proposal on compensation risk reporting. All management proposals passed; the stockholder proposal did not.

Were Docusign (DOCU) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. Stockholders elected James Beer, Cain A. Hayes, and Allan Thygesen to serve three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting. Each nominee received more votes for than against, with additional abstentions and broker non-votes recorded as part of the tally.

Did Docusign (DOCU) shareholders approve the company’s executive compensation?

Yes. On a non-binding advisory basis, shareholders approved the compensation of Docusign’s named executive officers for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, with 120,123,414 votes for, 17,542,650 against, 581,532 abstentions, and 30,922,049 broker non-votes recorded.

How often will Docusign (DOCU) hold future say-on-pay votes?

Stockholders supported holding say-on-pay votes every year, with 135,796,834 votes for a one-year frequency. Based on this result and its recommendation, the board decided to hold annual advisory votes until the next frequency vote, expected at the 2032 annual meeting.

Was Docusign’s (DOCU) auditor ratified by shareholders for fiscal 2027?

Yes. Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Docusign’s independent registered accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 166,765,670 votes for, 2,050,457 against, and 353,518 abstentions recorded at the annual meeting.

What happened to the Docusign (DOCU) stockholder proposal on compensation risk reporting?

The stockholder proposal requesting a report on risks of non-fiduciary executive compensation metrics was not approved. It received 1,798,025 votes for, 135,574,518 against, 875,053 abstentions, and 30,922,049 broker non-votes during the 2026 annual meeting.

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