Viasat holders back directors, pay and auditor

Viasat stockholders elected three Class III directors, ratified PwC as auditor, and approved executive pay on an advisory basis at the 2026 annual meeting.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VIASAT INC (VSAT) reports the results of its September 3, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Stockholders elected Mark Dankberg, William LaPlante, and Michael Paull as Class III directors; each nominee received over 111 million votes in favor with broker non-votes of 12,400,742.

Stockholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 123,004,943 votes for. In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, Viasat’s executive compensation, with 111,567,560 votes for and 2,768,292 against.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Votes for Mark Dankberg: 109,226,749 votes Votes for William LaPlante: 113,773,426 votes Votes for Michael Paull: 111,296,455 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Votes for Mark Dankberg 109,226,749 votes Election as Class III director at the September 3, 2026 annual meeting

Votes for William LaPlante 113,773,426 votes Election as Class III director at the September 3, 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Michael Paull 111,296,455 votes Election as Class III director at the September 3, 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes for PwC 123,004,943 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027

Auditor ratification votes against PwC 3,880,470 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027

Say-on-pay votes for 111,567,560 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 2,768,292 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Broker non-votes on say-on-pay 12,400,742 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote on executive compensation, emerging growth company

4 terms

broker non-votes financial

"Mark Dankberg ... 5,668,136 ... 12,400,742 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.

independent registered public accounting firm regulatory

"To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Viasat’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.

advisory vote on executive compensation financial

"Proposal 3: To conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation"

A non-binding shareholder vote allowing investors to approve or reject the pay packages and compensation policies for a company’s top executives. It matters because the outcome tells the board whether owners are satisfied with executive pay and can prompt changes in policy or leadership much like a customer survey prompts a company to adjust its product — signaled approval can support management credibility, while rejection may increase scrutiny and affect investor confidence.

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 director nominees were elected at Viasat (VSAT)'s September 3, 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected Mark Dankberg, William LaPlante, and Michael Paull as Class III directors. Each nominee received over 111 million votes for, with additional broker non-votes of 12,400,742 reported for each director.

How did Viasat (VSAT) stockholders vote on ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor?

Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Viasat’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with 123,004,943 votes for, 3,880,470 against, and 410,214 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.

What were the results of the advisory vote on executive compensation for Viasat (VSAT)?

In the advisory vote on executive compensation, Viasat stockholders cast 111,567,560 votes for, 2,768,292 against, and 559,033 abstentions, with 12,400,742 broker non-votes. This reflects stockholder approval of the company’s executive pay program on an advisory basis.

How many votes did Viasat (VSAT) director nominee Mark Dankberg receive?

Director nominee Mark Dankberg received 109,226,749 votes for and 5,668,136 votes withheld, along with 12,400,742 broker non-votes, in his election as a Class III director at the September 3, 2026 annual meeting.

How many votes did Viasat (VSAT) director nominee William LaPlante receive?

Director nominee William LaPlante received 113,773,426 votes for and 1,121,459 votes withheld, plus 12,400,742 broker non-votes, in his election as a Class III director at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.

How many votes did Viasat (VSAT) director nominee Michael Paull receive?

Director nominee Michael Paull received 111,296,455 votes for and 3,598,430 votes withheld, with 12,400,742 broker non-votes, in his election as a Class III director at the company’s 2026 annual meeting.

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VIASAT INC false 0000797721 0000797721 2026-09-03 2026-09-03

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 3, 2026

VIASAT, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		000-21767		33-0174996
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6155 El Camino Real

Carlsbad, California 92009

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(760) 476-2200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

(Title of Each Class)		(Trading Symbol)		(Name of Each Exchange on which Registered)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		VSAT		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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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.    ☐

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

At the annual meeting of stockholders of Viasat, Inc. (“Viasat”) held on September 3, 2026, Viasat’s stockholders voted on the following three proposals and cast their votes as follows:

Proposal 1: To elect Mark Dankberg, William LaPlante and Michael Paull to serve as Class III Directors.

Nominee		For				Withheld				Broker Non-Votes
Mark Dankberg			109,226,749				5,668,136				12,400,742
William LaPlante			113,773,426				1,121,459				12,400,742
Michael Paull			111,296,455				3,598,430				12,400,742

Proposal 2: To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Viasat’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

For		Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
123,004,943		3,880,470		410,214		0

Proposal 3: To conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation.

For		Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
111,567,560		2,768,292		559,033		12,400,742

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits.

Exhibit   Number		Description of Exhibit
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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: September 4, 2026		Viasat, Inc.
		By:		/s/ Brett Church
				Brett Church
				Associate General Counsel

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