Netskope (NTSK) shareholders elect directors and ratify KPMG at 2026 meeting
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Netskope, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on July 7, 2026. Stockholders elected Class I directors Sanjay Beri and Arif Janmohamed to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified or earlier departure. Beri received 2,611,073,089 votes for and 199,866,434 votes withheld, with 74,136,404 broker non-votes. Janmohamed received 2,606,241,551 votes for and 204,697,972 votes withheld, with the same 74,136,404 broker non-votes. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 2,880,485,499 votes for, 2,368,555 against, and 2,221,873 abstentions.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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.
Key Figures
Votes for Sanjay Beri: 2,611,073,089 votes
Votes for Arif Janmohamed: 2,606,241,551 votes
Broker non-votes (director elections): 74,136,404 votes
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Votes for Sanjay Beri
2,611,073,089 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Arif Janmohamed
2,606,241,551 votes
Director election at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes (director elections)
74,136,404 votes
Broker non-votes for each Class I director nominee
Votes for KPMG LLP
2,880,485,499 votes
Ratification as independent registered public accounting firm
Votes against KPMG LLP
2,368,555 votes
Ratification proposal at 2026 annual meeting
Abstentions on KPMG LLP
2,221,873 votes
Ratification proposal at 2026 annual meeting
Fiscal year end
January 31, 2027
Fiscal year for which KPMG LLP was ratified as auditor
Annual meeting date
July 7, 2026
Date of 2026 annual meeting of stockholders
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Class I directors, annual meeting of stockholders
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broker non-votes financial
"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
"ratified the appointment of KPMG 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 I directors financial
"approved the election of Sanjay Beri and Arif Janmohamed as Class I directors"
Class I directors are the subset of a company’s board whose terms expire at a specific annual meeting under a staggered election system that divides directors into multiple groups with different re-election years. For investors this matters because staggered classes slow how quickly shareholders can replace the board, affecting takeover risk, governance change and the pace of corporate decisions — like rotating only part of a team instead of swapping everyone at once.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on July 7, 2026"
FAQ
What did Netskope (NTSK) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected two Class I directors and ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, based on the reported vote results.
Who was elected as a Class I director of Netskope (NTSK) in 2026 and for how long?
Stockholders elected Sanjay Beri and Arif Janmohamed as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until successors are elected and qualified or earlier departure.
How many votes did Netskope (NTSK) director nominee Sanjay Beri receive?
Sanjay Beri received 2,611,073,089 votes for and 199,866,434 votes withheld, with 74,136,404 broker non-votes recorded in the director election.
How many votes did Netskope (NTSK) director nominee Arif Janmohamed receive?
Arif Janmohamed received 2,606,241,551 votes for and 204,697,972 votes withheld, with 74,136,404 broker non-votes reported in the director election.
Which audit firm did Netskope (NTSK) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2027?
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Netskope’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 2,880,485,499 votes for, 2,368,555 against, and 2,221,873 abstentions.
When was Netskope’s (NTSK) 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held?
The 2026 annual meeting of Netskope stockholders was held on July 7, 2026, where director elections and ratification of the independent auditor were voted upon.