SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) investors approve board, executive pay and Deloitte
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SoFi Technologies, Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholder meeting on June 17, 2026. Stockholders elected ten directors, including Anthony Noto, with each nominee receiving over 320 million votes in favor and substantial broker non-votes recorded.
Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers with 367,917,433 votes for, 20,485,945 against, and 2,437,104 abstentions. They also ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 786,593,792 votes for, 7,043,220 against, and 7,803,849 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
Anthony Noto director votes for: 381,201,232 votes
Tom Hutton director votes for: 320,890,767 votes
Say-on-pay votes for: 367,917,433 votes
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Anthony Noto director votes for
381,201,232 votes
Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Tom Hutton director votes for
320,890,767 votes
Election of directors at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for
367,917,433 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
20,485,945 votes
Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
786,593,792 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
7,043,220 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec 31, 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions
7,803,849 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for year ending Dec 31, 2026
Key Terms
non-binding advisory basis, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, annual meeting of stockholders, +1 more
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non-binding advisory basis regulatory
"To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers."
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.
broker non-votes regulatory
"Anthony Noto | 381,201,232 | 9,639,250 | 410,600,379"
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 regulatory
"the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for its year ending December 31, 2026."
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.
annual meeting of stockholders regulatory
"held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."
emerging growth company regulatory
"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.
FAQ
What did SoFi (SOFI) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
SoFi stockholders elected ten directors, approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026, with strong support shown in each of the voting tallies disclosed.
How did SoFi (SOFI) stockholders vote on director elections in 2026?
Stockholders elected ten directors for one-year terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting. For example, Anthony Noto received 381,201,232 votes for and 9,639,250 withheld, with 410,600,379 broker non-votes reported, and all other nominees also obtained clear majority support.
Did SoFi (SOFI) stockholders approve executive compensation in 2026?
Yes. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved SoFi’s named executive officer compensation, with 367,917,433 votes for, 20,485,945 against, and 2,437,104 abstentions. This advisory outcome reflects stockholder sentiment on the company’s pay practices for senior executives during the relevant period.
Which auditor did SoFi (SOFI) stockholders ratify for 2026 and by what margin?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as SoFi’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totaled 786,593,792 for, 7,043,220 against, and 7,803,849 abstentions, indicating strong support for the continued engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
When was SoFi’s (SOFI) 2026 annual meeting held and who could vote?
The 2026 annual meeting was held on June 17, 2026. Holders of SoFi common stock as of the close of business on April 20, 2026 were entitled to one vote per share and voted together as a single class on all proposals presented.
Were any other matters voted on at SoFi’s (SOFI) 2026 annual meeting?
No. The company reported that no other matters were submitted for stockholder action beyond the three proposals disclosed: election of directors, the advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.