LegalZoom (LZ) investors back director, auditor and pay at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LegalZoom.com, Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholders meeting on June 3, 2026. Stockholders elected Sivan Whiteley as a Class II director, with 107,724,702 votes for and 27,612,563 withheld, plus 25,073,628 broker non-votes. They ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor, with 158,422,344 votes for, 1,968,220 against, and 20,330 abstentions. Stockholders also approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, with 130,993,487 votes for, 4,292,140 against, 51,638 abstentions, and 25,073,628 broker non-votes.
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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
Director votes for: 107,724,702 votes
Director votes withheld: 27,612,563 votes
Director broker non-votes: 25,073,628 votes
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8 metrics
Director votes for
107,724,702 votes
Votes for Sivan Whiteley as Class II director
Director votes withheld
27,612,563 votes
Withheld on Sivan Whiteley election
Director broker non-votes
25,073,628 votes
Broker non-votes on director election
Auditor ratification for
158,422,344 votes
For ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification against
1,968,220 votes
Against ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Say-on-pay for
130,993,487 votes
For advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay against
4,292,140 votes
Against advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay broker non-votes
25,073,628 votes
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay proposal
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote on the compensation, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"DIRECTOR NOMINEE | FOR | WITHHOLD | 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
"appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.
advisory vote on the compensation financial
"The advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... 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.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"The 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of LegalZoom.com, Inc."
FAQ
What did LegalZoom (LZ) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
LegalZoom stockholders elected one Class II director, ratified the company’s independent auditor, and approved executive compensation. These results confirm the board slate, the external audit relationship, and support for the current compensation program for named executive officers.
Was Sivan Whiteley elected to LegalZoom (LZ)’s board in 2026?
Yes. Sivan Whiteley was elected as a Class II director with 107,724,702 votes for and 27,612,563 withheld, along with 25,073,628 broker non-votes. She will serve a three-year term, continuing until a successor is elected or earlier departure events occur.
Which auditor did LegalZoom (LZ) stockholders ratify for 2026?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as LegalZoom’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was strongly favorable, with 158,422,344 votes for, 1,968,220 against, and 20,330 abstentions and no broker non-votes recorded.
How did LegalZoom (LZ) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved the advisory vote on compensation for named executive officers. The proposal received 130,993,487 votes for, 4,292,140 against, 51,638 abstentions, and 25,073,628 broker non-votes, indicating support for the company’s current executive pay structure at the 2026 meeting.
What are broker non-votes in LegalZoom (LZ)’s 2026 voting results?
Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares but do not receive voting instructions for non-routine items. In LegalZoom’s 2026 meeting, there were 25,073,628 broker non-votes for the director election and the say-on-pay proposal, but none for the auditor ratification proposal.