Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) investors approve directors, KPMG and yearly say-on-pay
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rubrik, Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on June 3, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class II directors — Asheem Chandna, Ravi Mhatre, and Arvind Nithrakashyap — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, each receiving substantially more votes "for" than "withheld."
Stockholders also ratified KPMG LLP as Rubrik’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with over 1.01 billion votes in favor. In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, holding future say‑on‑pay votes every one year, and the board has decided to follow this annual frequency.
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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
Votes for Asheem Chandna: 963,427,829 votes
Votes for Ravi Mhatre: 931,385,414 votes
Votes for Arvind Nithrakashyap: 966,093,445 votes
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Votes for Asheem Chandna
963,427,829 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Ravi Mhatre
931,385,414 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Arvind Nithrakashyap
966,093,445 votes
Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification for votes
1,013,250,788 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor for FY ending Jan 31, 2027
Say-on-pay 1-year frequency votes
970,083,338 votes
Advisory vote on frequency of compensation votes
Broker non-votes on director election
44,493,277 votes
Broker non-votes recorded for each Class II director proposal
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, independent registered public accounting firm, broker non-vote, advisory basis, +1 more
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"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.
broker non-vote financial
"Broker Non-Vote Asheem Chandna | 963,427,829 | 7,288,223 | 44,493,277"
advisory basis financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, every one year as the preferred frequency"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters"
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.
FAQ
What did Rubrik (RBRK) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Rubrik stockholders elected three Class II directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the year ending January 31, 2027, and supported holding advisory executive compensation votes every year. These items confirm board composition, auditor selection, and the preferred say-on-pay frequency.
Who was elected to Rubrik (RBRK) class II director positions in 2026?
Stockholders elected Asheem Chandna, Ravi Mhatre, and Arvind Nithrakashyap as Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Each nominee received strong majority support in the “for” column, with additional broker non-votes recorded that did not count as opposition.
How did Rubrik (RBRK) stockholders vote on the KPMG auditor ratification?
Rubrik stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm with 1,013,250,788 votes for, 1,449,686 against, and 508,855 abstentions. This approval authorizes KPMG to audit Rubrik’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
What frequency of say-on-pay votes did Rubrik (RBRK) investors prefer?
Investors supported holding say-on-pay votes every one year, with 970,083,338 votes for one year, compared with much smaller support for two- or three-year options. Based on this advisory result and its recommendation, Rubrik’s board chose an annual advisory vote on executive compensation.
Did Rubrik (RBRK) follow stockholder preferences on future compensation votes?
Yes. After stockholders indicated a preference for an annual advisory vote on executive compensation, Rubrik’s board determined that future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation program for named executive officers will be held every one year, aligning board practice with the advisory outcome.