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JKHY shareholders approve 2025 equity plan and board slate

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Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) reported results from its November 12, 2025 annual meeting. Stockholders approved the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, which replaces the prior plan and provides a framework for equity awards to employees and non‑employee directors. The plan had been approved by the Board and was described in the company’s proxy.

All director nominees were elected. Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. A stockholder proposal titled “Improved Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting” was rejected.

Key vote totals included: say‑on‑pay 55,762,575 for; equity plan 56,447,674 for; auditor ratification 65,575,150 for. The special meeting proposal received 29,898,458 for and 31,423,388 against.

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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 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.
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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): November 12, 2025

JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware0-1411243-1128385
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

663 Highway 60, P.O. Box 807, Monett, MO 65708
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

417-235-6652
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTicker symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueJKHYNasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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).

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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.
On November 12, 2025, the stockholders voted to approve the Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan had previously been approved by the Board of Directors and replaces the prior equity plan which expired in 2025. The Plan provides a framework for equity incentive awards to employees and non-employee directors of the Company. A description of the material terms of the Plan is set forth in Proposal 3 of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on October 2, 2025 (the “Proxy”) and is incorporated herein by reference. The description of the Plan set forth in the Proxy is only a summary of the Plan and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Plan, which is filed as Exhibit 10.81 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
(a)The Annual Meeting Stockholders (the, “Annual Meeting”) of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on November 12, 2025.
(b)The Company’s stockholders elected all of the Company’s nominees for director, and voted on other matters, with final voting results as follows:
(1) Elected the following directors to hold office for one-year terms ending at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified:
NameForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
D. Foss59,366,2811,968,48599,9784,615,816
M. Flanigan58,640,7852,678,807115,1524,615,816
T. Wilson58,179,3963,146,096109,2524,615,816
T. Wimsett59,040,1092,293,832100,8034,615,816
S. Miyashiro60,463,627870,258100,8594,615,816
W. Brown60,801,923534,75398,0684,615,816
C. Campbell56,994,1024,333,417107,2254,615,816
T. LoCascio60,465,894874,01194,8394,615,816
L. Nelson60,487,075784,827162,8424,615,816
G. Adelson60,285,5701,060,27888,8964,615,816
(2) Approved by a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:
    
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
55,762,5755,425,721246,4484,615,816
(3) Approved the Company’s 2025 Equity Incentive Plan:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
56,447,6744,754,360246,4484,615,816
(4) Ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
65,575,150402,69372,717




(5) Rejected the stockholder proposal titled: “Improved Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting”:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
29,898,45831,423,388112,8984,615,816

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
Exhibit No.     Description
10.81        Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan
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 hereunto duly authorized.
JACK HENRY & ASSOCIATES, INC.
(Registrant)
Date:November 14, 2025/s/ Mimi L. Carsley
Mimi L. Carsley
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


FAQ

What did JKHY stockholders approve at the 2025 annual meeting?

They approved the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, the advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified PwC as auditor for FY ending June 30, 2026.

Were all Jack Henry directors elected?

Yes. All nominees were elected to one‑year terms ending at the 2026 annual meeting.

How did the vote on the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan turn out for JKHY?

The equity plan was approved with 56,447,674 for, 4,754,360 against, and 246,448 abstain.

What were the say-on-pay results for JKHY?

Advisory approval of named executive officer pay: 55,762,575 for, 5,425,721 against, 246,448 abstain, with 4,615,816 broker non‑votes.

Did JKHY’s auditor get ratified?

Yes. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified with 65,575,150 for, 402,693 against, and 72,717 abstain.

What happened to the special meeting shareholder proposal at JKHY?

It was rejected with 31,423,388 against and 29,898,458 for; 112,898 abstain and 4,615,816 broker non‑votes.

What does the newly approved JKHY equity plan do?

It provides a framework for equity incentive awards to employees and non‑employee directors, replacing the prior plan that expired in 2025.