Sprout Social shareholders approve 2026 meeting items
Sprout Social, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where all three management proposals were approved.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sprout Social, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where all three management proposals were approved. Stockholders elected Class I directors Peter Barris (85,977,758 votes for, 4,531,416 withheld, 12,011,329 broker non-votes) and Karen Walker (75,654,474 for, 14,854,700 withheld, 12,011,329 broker non-votes) to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
Stockholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 102,421,538 votes for, 56,693 against and 42,272 abstentions. In an advisory vote, compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved, receiving 87,252,163 votes for, 3,206,115 against, 50,896 abstentions and 12,011,329 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
Votes for Peter Barris: 85,977,758 votes
Votes for Karen Walker: 75,654,474 votes
Broker non-votes on director elections: 12,011,329 shares
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Votes for Peter Barris
85,977,758 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for Karen Walker
75,654,474 votes
Election as Class I director at 2026 Annual Meeting
Broker non-votes on director elections
12,011,329 shares
Both Class I director election proposals
Votes for PwC ratification
102,421,538 votes
Auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026
Votes against PwC ratification
56,693 votes
Auditor ratification proposal at 2026 Annual Meeting
Votes for say-on-pay
87,252,163 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Votes against say-on-pay
3,206,115 votes
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Broker non-votes on say-on-pay
12,011,329 shares
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote, emerging growth company, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Votes For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes Peter Barris | 85,977,758 | 4,531,416 | 12,011,329"
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
"the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal 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.
advisory vote financial
"Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers."
An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)."
FAQ
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What did Sprout Social (SPT) stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders voted on electing two Class I directors, ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and an advisory approval of named executive officer compensation. All three proposals received sufficient support and were approved.
Who was elected to Sprout Social (SPT) board at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected Peter Barris and Karen Walker as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders. Barris and Walker both received more votes for than withheld, with additional broker non-votes recorded on the director election proposals.
How did Sprout Social (SPT) stockholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?
Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Sprout Social’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 102,421,538 votes for, 56,693 votes against, and 42,272 abstentions, indicating strong support for continuing with the same audit firm.
Was Sprout Social (SPT) executive compensation approved by stockholders in 2026?
Yes. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of Sprout Social’s named executive officers, with 87,252,163 votes for, 3,206,115 votes against, 50,896 abstentions, and 12,011,329 broker non-votes recorded on the say-on-pay proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
What are broker non-votes in Sprout Social (SPT) 2026 voting results?
Broker non-votes represent shares held by brokers that were not voted on certain proposals, typically because the beneficial owner did not give instructions. For Sprout Social’s 2026 meeting, 12,011,329 broker non-votes were reported on director elections and the advisory executive compensation proposal.
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