Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) investors approve board, pay and auditor

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Symbotic Inc. reported results of its March 5, 2026 annual shareholder meeting, where 98.89% of the combined voting power was represented, establishing a strong quorum. Stockholders elected nine directors for one-year terms, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 5, 2026

SYMBOTIC INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40175

98-1572401

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

200 Research Drive Wilmington, MA						01887
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(978) 284-2800

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation to the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

SYM

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On March 5, 2026, Symbotic Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders via live audio webcast (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company's stockholders voted on three proposals, each of which is described in more detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 16, 2026.

As of January 6, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 123,250,254 shares of Class A common stock, 72,963,208 shares of Class V-1 common stock and 403,559,196 shares of Class V-3 common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. Holders of shares of Class A common stock and Class V-1 common stock were entitled to one vote per share of Class A common stock or Class V-1 common stock, as the case may be, and holders of shares of Class V-3 common stock were entitled to three votes per share of Class V-3 common stock they beneficially own. All holders of Class A common stock, Class V-1 common stock and Class V-3 common stock voted together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting. There were 58,559,462 shares of Class A common stock, 72,963,208 shares of Class V-1 common stock and 403,559,196 shares of Class V-3 common stock present or represented by valid proxy at the Annual Meeting, representing 98.89% of the combined voting power of the shares entitled to vote as of the record date, thus establishing a quorum for the Annual Meeting.

The stockholders voted on the following proposals at the Annual Meeting:

1.To elect nine directors, each to serve for a term of one year until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.

2.To approve an advisory vote on our executive compensation.

3.To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026.

The final number of votes cast for and against and the final number of abstentions and broker non-votes with respect to each matter voted upon are set forth below.

1.Election of Directors

Nominee			For			Withheld			Broker Non-Votes
Richard Cohen			1,373,443,601.4			2,006,454			15,800,123
Eric Branderiz			1,375,199,556.4			250,499			15,800,123
Rollin Ford			1,374,991,463.4			458,592			15,800,123
Charles Kane			1,375,140,071.4			309,984			15,800,123
Todd Krasnow			1,373,762,448.4			1,687,607			15,800,123
Vikas Parekh			1,374,730,752.4			719,303			15,800,123
Andrew Ross			1,374,807,614.4			642,441			15,800,123
Daniela Rus			1,375,175,181.4			274,874			15,800,123
Merline Saintil			1,367,741,543.4			7,708,512			15,800,123

Each of the nine nominees for director was elected to serve for a term of one year until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.

2.Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

For			Against			Withheld			Broker Non-Votes
1,361,314,576.94			14,005,263.46			130,215			15,800,123

A majority of the votes cast voted in favor of the approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

3.Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

For			Against			Withheld
1,390,596,231.4			347,521			306,426

There were no broker non-votes with respect to this proposal.

The stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: March 9, 2026

Symbotic Inc.
By:						/s/ Izilda Martins
Name:						Izilda Martins
Title:						Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Symbotic Inc. (SYM) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on three items: electing nine directors for one-year terms, approving an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026.

Did Symbotic Inc. (SYM) shareholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Yes. Shareholders approved the compensation of Symbotic’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis, with 1,361,314,576.94 votes for, 14,005,263.46 votes against, 130,215 abstentions, and 15,800,123 broker non-votes recorded on the proposal.

Which auditor did Symbotic Inc. (SYM) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as Symbotic Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 26, 2026, with 1,390,596,231.4 votes for, 347,521 votes against, and 306,426 votes withheld, and no broker non-votes reported.

What voting quorum was present at Symbotic Inc.’s 2026 annual meeting?

The meeting had a high quorum, with 58,559,462 Class A shares, 72,963,208 Class V-1 shares, and 403,559,196 Class V-3 shares present or represented by proxy, representing 98.89% of the combined voting power entitled to vote as of the record date.

How are Symbotic Inc. (SYM) share classes structured for voting?

As of the record date, Symbotic had Class A, Class V-1, and Class V-3 common stock. Class A and Class V-1 shares carried one vote per share, while Class V-3 shares carried three votes per share, with all classes voting together as a single class.

Were all Symbotic Inc. director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?

Yes. All nine nominees, including Richard Cohen, Eric Branderiz, Rollin Ford, Charles Kane, Todd Krasnow, Vikas Parekh, Andrew Ross, Daniela Rus, and Merline Saintil, were elected to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting or earlier departure events.

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