Brian Roberts joins Docusign (DOCU) board as independent Class I director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Docusign, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors appointed Brian Roberts to fill an existing vacancy on the Board, effective March 5, 2026. He will serve as a Class I director with a term running until the company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The Board determined that Brian Roberts qualifies as an independent director under securities laws and Nasdaq listing standards. The company states there is no arrangement with any other person regarding his selection and no material related-party transactions involving him. He will be compensated under Docusign’s existing director compensation program and has entered into the company’s standard indemnity agreement.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38465

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DOCUSIGN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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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):

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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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d)

Following the recommendation of Docusign, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Board appointed Brian Roberts to fill an existing vacancy on the Board to serve as a director of the Company, effective March 5, 2026. Mr. Roberts will serve as a Class I director whose term will expire at the Company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is the next stockholder meeting at which Class I directors will be elected, and until Mr. Roberts’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until Mr. Roberts’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal. The Board determined that Mr. Roberts qualifies as an independent director pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Roberts and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Roberts was selected as a director. Mr. Roberts has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Roberts will receive compensation for his service as a member of the Board in accordance with the Company’s Amended and Restated Director Compensation Program, which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 7, 2023.

Mr. Roberts has also entered into the Company’s standard form of indemnity agreement, which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2020.

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: March 6, 2026

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

FAQ

What board change did Docusign (DOCU) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Docusign disclosed that its Board appointed Brian Roberts to fill an existing vacancy as a director. He becomes a Class I director, with his term running until the company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, when Class I directors are next elected by shareholders.

When does Brian Roberts’ term as a Docusign (DOCU) director end?

Brian Roberts will serve as a Class I director until Docusign’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He will continue in that role until a successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal under the company’s governance rules.

Is Brian Roberts considered an independent director at Docusign (DOCU)?

Yes, the Board determined that Brian Roberts qualifies as an independent director. This determination is based on the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards, which set criteria to ensure directors have no disqualifying relationships with the company.

Does Brian Roberts have any related-party transactions with Docusign (DOCU)?

Docusign states that Brian Roberts has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. This indicates the company does not identify any significant related-party dealings involving him that investors would need to evaluate.

How will Brian Roberts be compensated as a Docusign (DOCU) director?

Brian Roberts will receive compensation under Docusign’s Amended and Restated Director Compensation Program. That program, previously filed as an exhibit to a Form 10-Q, governs cash and equity compensation for non-employee directors, providing a standardized structure rather than a special, individual arrangement.

What legal protections will Brian Roberts have as a Docusign (DOCU) director?

Brian Roberts entered into Docusign’s standard form of indemnity agreement. This agreement, previously filed as an exhibit, typically provides directors with protection against certain liabilities incurred in their official capacity, supplementing protections available under state corporate law and the company’s organizational documents.

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