Dynatrace investors back board, executive pay
Dynatrace, Inc. (DT) reported the results of its August 26, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dynatrace, Inc. (DT) reported the results of its August 26, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Four Class I directors were elected to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, including Rick McConnell, Michael Capone, Stephen Lifshatz, and George Riedel, with each receiving over 156 million votes (for plus abstentions) and substantial support.
Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 247,923,660 votes for and 10,564,983 against. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved executive compensation, with 219,597,331 votes for and 17,214,901 against. No other matters were brought to a vote.
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes For – Rick McConnell: 170,107,278 votes
Votes For – George Riedel: 229,330,676 votes
Auditor ratification – Votes For Ernst & Young LLP: 247,923,660 votes
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Votes For – Rick McConnell
170,107,278 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes For – George Riedel
229,330,676 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification – Votes For Ernst & Young LLP
247,923,660 votes
Ratification as independent registered public accounting firm for FY ending March 31, 2027
Auditor ratification – Votes Against
10,564,983 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for FY ending March 31, 2027
Say-on-pay – Votes For
219,597,331 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers
Say-on-pay – Broker Non-Votes
21,659,292 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Director vote – Broker Non-Votes
21,659,292 votes
Each Class I director election at 2026 annual meeting
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding, advisory vote, named executive officers
4 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Director Name | Votes For | Votes Against | 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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young 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 vote financial
"Non-Binding, Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Named Executive Officers"
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement"
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
FAQ
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What did Dynatrace (DT) stockholders decide at the August 26, 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected four Class I directors to terms ending in 2029, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for the year ending March 31, 2027, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. No other matters were voted on.
Which directors were elected at Dynatrace (DT)’s 2026 annual meeting and how many votes did they receive?
Rick McConnell, Michael Capone, Stephen Lifshatz, and George Riedel were elected as Class I directors. Votes for were: McConnell 170,107,278, Capone 149,285,296, Lifshatz 148,572,811, and Riedel 229,330,676, each with additional abstentions and broker non-votes.
How did Dynatrace (DT) stockholders vote on the auditor ratification for fiscal 2027?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Dynatrace’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 247,923,660 votes for, 10,564,983 against, and 349,942 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this item.
What were the results of the say-on-pay vote for Dynatrace (DT)’s named executive officers?
Compensation of named executive officers was approved on a non-binding advisory basis, with 219,597,331 votes for, 17,214,901 votes against, and 367,061 abstentions, plus 21,659,292 broker non-votes, as disclosed in the proxy-related filing.
Were any other proposals or business items addressed at Dynatrace (DT)’s 2026 annual meeting?
No. The filing states that no other matters were brought before the annual meeting and no other votes were held beyond the director elections, auditor ratification, and advisory vote on executive compensation.
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