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Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) 2026 meeting shows strong backing for board, pay and auditors

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Lattice Semiconductor Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 1, 2026. Stockholders representing 95.75% of the outstanding common shares as of March 2, 2026 were present in person or by proxy.

All nine director nominees were elected for one-year terms, each receiving over 124 million "For" votes, with broker non-votes of 4,266,974 for each nominee. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, with 130,999,058 votes "For".

In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, with 109,648,436 votes "For", 17,085,608 "Against" and 53,534 "Abstain", plus 4,266,974 broker non-votes.

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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.
Meeting participation 95.75% of outstanding shares Shares represented at 2026 Annual Meeting as of March 2, 2026 record date
Auditor ratification For votes 130,999,058 votes For ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal year ending January 2, 2027
Executive pay advisory For votes 109,648,436 votes For advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Executive pay Against votes 17,085,608 votes Against advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Broker non-votes on director elections 4,266,974 votes Broker non-votes recorded on each director election proposal
Auditor ratification Against votes 22,246 votes Against ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Auditor ratification Abstain votes 33,248 votes Abstain on ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | For | Against | Abstain | 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
"Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027"
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.
advisory vote financial
"Proposal 3: Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation"
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
named executive officers financial
"The advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 1, 2026"
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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)
May 1, 2026
 
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
000-18032
 93-0835214
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
5555 NE Moore Court
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(503) 268-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value
 LSCC
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.
 
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on May 1, 2026. At the Annual Meeting, stockholders representing 95.75% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company as of March 2, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, were present in person or by proxy. The final results of voting for each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below.
 
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
 
The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) is currently comprised of nine members. Each of the nine nominees for director was elected for a term of one year, and the voting results are set forth below:
 
Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
Ford Tamer 125,888,540 852,895 46,143 4,266,974
Douglas Bettinger 126,485,076 269,405 33,097 4,266,974
Que Thanh Dallara 126,431,770 312,571 43,237 4,266,974
John Forsyth 124,993,664 1,731,326 62,588 4,266,974
Mark Jensen 125,680,350 1,060,995 46,233 4,266,974
James Lederer 125,016,126 1,738,171 33,281 4,266,974
D. Jeffrey Richardson 124,855,868 1,867,348 64,362 4,266,974
Elizabeth Schwarting 124,186,035 2,549,035 52,508 4,266,974
 
 
Proposal 2: Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027
 
The appointment of Ernst & Young was ratified, and the voting results are set forth below:
 
For Against Abstain
130,999,058 22,246 33,248
 
 
Proposal 3: Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
 
The advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, and the voting results are set forth below:
 
For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
109,648,436 17,085,608 53,534 4,266,974
 
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).
 
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
     
 
 
By:
 
Date:
May 5, 2026
 
Tracy Feanny
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FAQ

What did Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) shareholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on three main items: electing nine directors for one-year terms, ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, and approving on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers.

How strong was shareholder participation at Lattice Semiconductor’s (LSCC) 2026 Annual Meeting?

Participation was high: stockholders representing 95.75% of the outstanding common shares as of March 2, 2026, the record date, were present in person or by proxy. This indicates broad shareholder engagement in corporate governance decisions at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Were Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) directors re-elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Yes. All nine nominees to the Board of Directors were elected for one-year terms. Each nominee received at least about 124 million "For" votes, with relatively small "Against" and "Abstain" counts, plus 4,266,974 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee.

Did Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) shareholders approve the company’s auditors for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, with 130,999,058 votes "For", 22,246 votes "Against", and 33,248 votes "Abstain" recorded on this proposal.

How did Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. The proposal received 109,648,436 votes "For", 17,085,608 votes "Against", 53,534 "Abstain", and 4,266,974 broker non-votes, indicating clear majority support for the company’s executive pay program.

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