Unity Software stockholders approve directors and pay
Unity Software Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Unity Software Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class III directors—Matthew Bromberg, Keisha Smith, and James M. Whitehurst—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with Bromberg receiving 248,442,917 votes for, Smith 202,124,544, and Whitehurst 243,929,870.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 304,407,827 votes for and 2,109,609 against. In addition, stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 183,882,508 votes for and 70,752,761 against.
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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
Votes for Bromberg: 248,442,917 votes
Votes for Smith: 202,124,544 votes
Votes for Whitehurst: 243,929,870 votes
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Votes for Bromberg
248,442,917 votes
Election of Matthew Bromberg as Class III director
Votes for Smith
202,124,544 votes
Election of Keisha Smith as Class III director
Votes for Whitehurst
243,929,870 votes
Election of James M. Whitehurst as Class III director
Auditor ratification for
304,407,827 votes
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification against
2,109,609 votes
Votes against Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay for
183,882,508 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Say-on-pay against
70,752,761 votes
Advisory vote against executive compensation
Broker non-votes
51,955,631 votes
Broker non-votes on director and say-on-pay proposals
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory basis, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"The results of such vote were ... Broker Non-Votes 51,955,631"
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
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young 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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"approved 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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
Class III directors financial
"elected each of the three nominees named below as Class III directors"
Class III directors are members of a company’s board assigned to one of several staggered term groups, so only that class faces election in a particular year while other classes stay in place. For investors this affects corporate control and takeover risk because staggered elections make it slower and harder for an outside group to replace a majority of directors quickly—think of it as a rotating schedule for board seats that provides continuity but can also entrench existing leadership.
FAQ
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What did Unity Software Inc. (U) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected three Class III directors, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation for Unity’s named executive officers as described in the March 27, 2026 proxy statement.
Who was elected as Class III directors of Unity Software Inc. (U) and for how long?
Matthew Bromberg, Keisha Smith, and James M. Whitehurst were elected as Class III directors. They will serve until Unity’s 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified, according to the disclosed voting results.
How did Unity Software Inc. (U) stockholders vote on the auditor ratification for 2026?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Unity’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 304,407,827 votes for, 2,109,609 votes against, and 298,205 abstentions recorded in the voting results.
What were the results of Unity Software Inc. (U) say-on-pay advisory vote in 2026?
Stockholders approved the compensation of Unity’s named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis, with 183,882,508 votes for, 70,752,761 votes against, 224,741 abstentions, and 51,955,631 broker non-votes, as reported following the annual meeting.
How many votes did Unity Software Inc. (U) director nominees receive in the 2026 election?
Matthew Bromberg received 248,442,917 votes for and 6,417,093 withheld; Keisha Smith received 202,124,544 for and 52,735,466 withheld; James M. Whitehurst received 243,929,870 for and 10,930,140 withheld, with 51,955,631 broker non-votes for each.
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