Figma (NYSE: FIG) re-elects board and ratifies Ernst & Young as auditor
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Filing Sentiment
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Figma, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 2, 2026. Holders of Class A common stock were entitled to one vote per share as of the April 7, 2026 record date, while Class B common stock carried fifteen votes per share, with both classes voting together on all items.
Stockholders elected eight directors, including Dylan Field and Luis von Ahn, with votes for each nominee generally exceeding 1.44 billion and broker non-votes of 71,179,909 for each. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,534,306,843 votes for, 1,044,457 against, and 303,772 abstentions.
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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
Votes for Dylan Field: 1,451,125,084 votes
Votes for Luis von Ahn: 1,462,482,960 votes
Broker non-votes on directors: 71,179,909 votes
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Votes for Dylan Field
1,451,125,084 votes
Election of directors, Proposal 1
Votes for Luis von Ahn
1,462,482,960 votes
Election of directors, Proposal 1
Broker non-votes on directors
71,179,909 votes
Each director nominee, Proposal 1
Auditor ratification votes for
1,534,306,843 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP, Proposal 2
Auditor ratification votes against
1,044,457 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP, Proposal 2
Auditor ratification abstentions
303,772 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP, Proposal 2
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Class B common stock, Record Date, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | 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
"to ratify 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.
Class B common stock financial
"holders of the Company’s Class B common stock were entitled to fifteen votes for each share"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
Record Date financial
"as of the close of business on April 7, 2026 (the “Record Date”)"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
What did Figma (FIG) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing eight directors and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as Figma’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals were approved by stockholders voting as a single class.
Were Figma (FIG) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
All eight director nominees, including Dylan Field and Luis von Ahn, were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee received over 1.44 billion votes for, with additional broker non-votes reported for each director position.
How did Figma (FIG) stockholders vote on the Ernst & Young LLP auditor ratification?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Figma’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with 1,534,306,843 votes for, 1,044,457 against, and 303,772 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this proposal.
When was the record date for Figma (FIG) 2026 annual meeting voting eligibility?
The record date was April 7, 2026. Holders of Figma’s Class A and Class B common stock as of the close of business on that date were entitled to vote at the June 2, 2026 annual meeting.