ExlService shareholders approve all 2026 meeting items
ExlService Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ExlService Holdings, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. Stockholders elected seven directors to one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting.
They also approved the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (Say-on-Pay).
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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.
Key Figures
Director vote example: 120,399,184 shares for
Auditor ratification support: 132,297,064 shares for
Auditor ratification opposition: 587,000 shares against
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Director vote example
120,399,184 shares for
Votes for director nominee Rohit Kapoor at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification support
132,297,064 shares for
Votes for ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2026
Auditor ratification opposition
587,000 shares against
Votes against Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification for fiscal year 2026
Say-on-Pay support
115,764,818 shares for
Votes for non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-Pay opposition
5,557,651 shares against
Votes against non-binding advisory Say-on-Pay proposal
Broker non-votes on Say-on-Pay
11,310,215 shares
Broker non-votes recorded on Say-on-Pay proposal at 2026 meeting
Key Terms
Say-on-Pay, Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis
4 terms
Say-on-Pay financial
"approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company (“Say-on-Pay”)."
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
Broker Non-Votes financial
"For | | Against | | Abstain | | Broker Non-Votes 115,764,818 | | 5,557,651 | | 306,431 | | 11,310,215"
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
"ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2026"
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
"the approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company"
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.
FAQ
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What did EXLS stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
EXLS stockholders voted on electing seven directors, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026, and approving, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation of named executive officers (Say-on-Pay). All three proposals received the required stockholder approval.
Were ExlService (EXLS) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
Yes, all seven ExlService director nominees were elected to one-year terms. Each will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified in accordance with the company’s by-laws, based on majority support from voting shares.
Did EXLS stockholders approve the 2026 auditor ratification proposal?
Yes, EXLS stockholders approved ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 132,297,064 votes for, 587,000 against, and 55,051 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this auditor ratification proposal.
How did ExlService (EXLS) stockholders vote on Say-on-Pay in 2026?
Stockholders approved ExlService’s Say-on-Pay proposal on a non-binding advisory basis. The vote totaled 115,764,818 shares for, 5,557,651 against, and 306,431 abstaining, with 11,310,215 broker non-votes recorded under this executive compensation advisory resolution.
What are broker non-votes in the EXLS 2026 annual meeting results?
Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals. For EXLS in 2026, 11,310,215 broker non-votes were recorded on the director elections and Say-on-Pay proposal but none on the auditor ratification, where brokers could exercise discretionary voting authority.
Where is ExlService Holdings, Inc. headquartered and listed?
ExlService Holdings, Inc. is headquartered at 320 Park Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, New York 10022. Its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, is listed on the NASDAQ under the trading symbol EXLS, as disclosed in the company’s filing information.
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