KLA declares $0.23 quarterly dividend payable Dec. 1

The quarterly dividend is payable December 1 to shareholders of record at close of business November 16.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported results from its November 4, 2026 annual meeting and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share.

Shares representing 89.33% of the 1,305,006,492 shares entitled to vote were present in person or by proxy. Stockholders elected all nine director nominees to one-year terms, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and approved named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. Jason Conley, who did not stand for re-election, completed his term on November 4. The dividend is payable December 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.07, 8.01, 9.01

3 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 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Key Figures

Quarterly cash dividend per share: $0.23 per share Shares entitled to vote: 1,305,006,492 shares Shares present in person or by proxy: 1,165,754,779.25659 shares +2 more

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Quarterly cash dividend per share $0.23 per share Declared November 5, 2026

Shares entitled to vote 1,305,006,492 shares KLA's 2026 annual meeting

Shares present in person or by proxy 1,165,754,779.25659 shares KLA's 2026 annual meeting

Shares represented 89.33% KLA's 2026 annual meeting

Votes for executive compensation proposal 992,432,169.784079 votes Non-binding advisory vote at the 2026 annual meeting

Key Terms

Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis

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Broker Non-Votes regulatory

"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 regulatory

"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 basis regulatory

"approved, on a non-binding advisory basis"

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.

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When is the KLAC dividend payable, and who qualifies?

The $0.23 per-share quarterly dividend is payable December 1, 2026, to KLA shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026.

How did shareholders vote on KLAC's executive compensation proposal?

The proposal received 992,432,169.784079 votes for, 76,821,298.133182 against, and 9,038,140.339334 abstentions; there were 87,463,171 broker non-votes.

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KLA CORP false 0000319201 0000319201 2026-11-04 2026-11-04

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 4, 2026

KLA CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-09992		04-2564110
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Drive		Milpitas		California		95035
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 875-3000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share		KLAC		The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Indicate by check mark
				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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

KLA Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) on November 4, 2026. Of the 1,305,006,492 shares of Company Common Stock entitled to vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting, 1,165,754,779.25659 shares, or 89.33%, were present in person or by proxy at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Three proposals were considered at the 2026 Annual Meeting:

Proposal One: At the 2026 Annual Meeting, the stockholders elected the nine candidates nominated by the Board of Directors to serve as directors for one-year terms, each until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The table below presents the voting results for Proposal One:

Name		For				Against				Abstain				Broker Non-Votes
Robert Calderoni			984,937,183.204534				87,208,160.052061				6,146,265				87,463,171
Tracy Embree			1,067,160,319.204534				4,982,451.052061				6,148,838				87,463,171
Jeneanne Hanley			1,067,195,239.204534				4,956,569.052061				6,139,800				87,463,171
Kevin Kennedy			1,021,198,321.204534				50,939,828.052061				6,153,459				87,463,171
Michael McMullen			1,023,382,944.204534				48,754,315.052061				6,154,349				87,463,171
Victor Peng			1,065,705,875.204534				6,381,965.052061				6,203,768				87,463,171
Jamie Samath			1,070,531,200.204534				1,552,002.052061				6,208,406				87,463,171
Susan Taylor			1,064,918,179.204534				7,209,626.052061				6,163,803				87,463,171
Richard Wallace			1,070,621,855.204534				1,523,252.052061				6,146,501				87,463,171

Proposal Two: The stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

The table below presents the voting results for Proposal Two:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
1,079,442,562.204534		80,039,740.052061		6,272,477		0

Proposal Three: The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.

The table below presents the voting results for Proposal Three:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
992,432,169.784079		76,821,298.133182		9,038,140.339334		87,463,171

Item 8.01 Other Events.

As previously disclosed in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September 22, 2026, Jason Conley was not standing for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, effectively ending his term on November 4, 2026.

On November 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share on the Company’s common stock. Such dividend shall be payable on December 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 16, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed herewith.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued November 5, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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.

				KLA CORPORATION
Date: November 6, 2026				By:		/s/ Mary Beth Wilkinson
				Name:		Mary Beth Wilkinson
				Title:		Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Investor Relations:		Media Relations:
Kevin Kessel, CFA		Mike Dulin
Vice President, Investor Relations		Corporate Communications
(408) 875-6627		michael.dulin@kla.com
kevin.kessel@kla.com

KLA Declares Regular Cash Dividend

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 — The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 1, 2026 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 16, 2026.

About KLA:

KLA Corporation (“KLA”) develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website (ir.kla.com). Additional information may be found at: www.kla.com.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 3.9 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA 3.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE 16.8 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE 10.6 KB