Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) investors back 2026 directors, KPMG and executive pay
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Reddit, Inc. reported results of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 8, 2026. Holders of Class A common stock had one vote per share and holders of Class B common stock had ten votes per share, voting together as a single class on all matters.
Stockholders elected eight directors — Steven Huffman, Sarah Farrell, Patricia Fili-Krushel, Porter Gale, David Habiger, Steven O. Newhouse, Robert A. Sauerberg Jr., and Michael Seibel — to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Each nominee received a majority of votes cast, with additional broker non-votes recorded.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as Reddit’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the definitive proxy statement filed on April 23, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 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 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes for Steven Huffman: 544,587,512 votes
Votes for Sarah Farrell: 558,122,698 votes
Broker non-votes on director slate: 27,814,136 votes
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Votes for Steven Huffman
544,587,512 votes
Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Sarah Farrell
558,122,698 votes
Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Broker non-votes on director slate
27,814,136 votes
Proposal 1 director elections
Votes for auditor ratification
586,179,407 votes
KPMG LLP ratified for year ending December 31, 2026
Votes for say-on-pay
548,116,258 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Votes against say-on-pay
10,731,180 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Class A voting power
1 vote per share
As of April 13, 2026 record date
Class B voting power
10 votes per share
As of April 13, 2026 record date
Key Terms
broker non-votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, record date, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | 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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation"
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.
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.
record date financial
"as of the close of business on April 13, 2026 (the “Record Date”)"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company o o"
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.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2026
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Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On June 8, 2026, Reddit, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Company’s stockholders voted on three proposals at the Annual Meeting, each of which is described below as well as more fully in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). Holders of the Company’s Class A common stock were entitled to one vote for each share held as of the close of business on April 13, 2026 (the “Record Date”), and holders of the Company’s Class B common stock were entitled to ten votes for each share held as of the close of business on the Record Date. The Class A common stock and Class B common stock voted as a single class on all matters at the Annual Meeting.
At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on the following proposals:
1.To elect Steven Huffman, Sarah Farrell, Patricia Fili-Krushel, Porter Gale, David Habiger, Steven O. Newhouse, Robert A. Sauerberg Jr., and Michael Seibel to serve until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal.
2.To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
3.To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
The final voting results for each of these proposals are as follows:
Proposal 1: Election of Directors.
Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
Steven Huffman | 544,587,512 | 14,346,933 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Sarah Farrell | 558,122,698 | 811,747 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Patricia Fili-Krushel | 557,521,576 | 1,412,869 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Porter Gale | 558,211,637 | 722,808 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
David Habiger | 549,471,923 | 9,462,522 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Steven O. Newhouse | 503,672,730 | 55,261,715 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Robert A. Sauerberg Jr. | 523,063,967 | 35,870,478 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Michael Seibel | 541,452,381 | 17,482,064 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
Each of the eight nominees for director was elected to serve until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal.
Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
586,179,407 | 367,200 | 201,974 | 0 | ||||||||
The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers.
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
548,116,258 | 10,731,180 | 87,007 | 27,814,136 | ||||||||
The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
REDDIT, INC. | ||||||||
Date: June 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Steven Huffman | ||||||
Steven Huffman | ||||||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
FAQ
What did Reddit (RDDT) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Reddit stockholders voted on three items: electing eight directors, ratifying KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approving, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation for named executive officers as described in the April 23, 2026 proxy statement.
Were all Reddit (RDDT) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, all eight director nominees were elected. Each of Steven Huffman, Sarah Farrell, Patricia Fili-Krushel, Porter Gale, David Habiger, Steven O. Newhouse, Robert A. Sauerberg Jr., and Michael Seibel received a majority of votes cast, with separate broker non-votes recorded.
Did Reddit (RDDT) stockholders ratify KPMG LLP as the 2026 auditor?
Yes, stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as Reddit’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 586,179,407 votes for, 367,200 votes against, 201,974 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.
How did Reddit (RDDT) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Reddit’s named executive officers, with 548,116,258 votes for, 10,731,180 votes against, 87,007 abstentions, and 27,814,136 broker non-votes, based on compensation disclosures in the April 23, 2026 proxy statement.