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Wayfair (NYSE: W) holders OK 20M-share boost to 2023 incentive plan

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Wayfair Inc. reported that stockholders approved an amendment to its 2023 Incentive Award Plan to increase the Class A common stock available for equity awards by 20,000,000 shares. This gives the company a larger pool of stock-based compensation it can grant to employees and directors.

At the same annual meeting, stockholders elected nine directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers. Class A and Class B stockholders voted together as a single class on all proposals.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Equity plan share increase 20,000,000 shares Additional Class A shares authorized under 2023 Incentive Award Plan
Votes for plan amendment 253,741,331 votes For Amendment No. 1 to 2023 Incentive Award Plan
Votes for executive compensation 247,755,435 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Votes for auditor ratification 319,440,139 votes Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for fiscal 2026
Votes for CEO director nominee 306,992,250 votes For director nominee Niraj Shah
Incentive Award Plan financial
"Amendment No. 1 to the Wayfair Inc. 2023 Incentive Award Plan"
An incentive award plan is a formal program that rewards employees, executives, or directors with cash, stock, options, or other pay when the company meets set goals or performance targets. Like a sales commission or a loyalty program that pays out when you hit milestones, it’s designed to align staff behavior with company objectives; investors care because it affects a company’s costs, share count (dilution), leadership incentives, and long-term value creation.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers 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.
broker non-votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes 10,775,007"
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.
Class B common stock financial
"holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are entitled to ten (10) votes per share"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
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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): May 21, 2026  
 
WAYFAIR INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware001-3666636-4791999
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission
File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
4 Copley PlaceBostonMA02116
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
(617) 532-6100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share WThe New York Stock Exchange
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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 21, 2026, Wayfair Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders approved Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Wayfair Inc. 2023 Incentive Award Plan (the “2023 Plan”), to increase the number of shares of Class A common stock authorized for issuance under the 2023 Plan by 20,000,000 shares. The terms and descriptions of the 2023 Plan and the Amendment, which are included in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 31, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”), and the text of the Amendment, which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the Annual Meeting:
1.The stockholders voted to elect each of the nine (9) nominees for director.
2.The stockholders voted to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.
3.The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
4.The stockholders approved the Amendment to the 2023 Plan.
Holders of the Company’s Class A common stock are entitled to one (1) vote per share and holders of the Company’s Class B common stock are entitled to ten (10) votes per share. Holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock voted together as a single class on all matters submitted at the Annual Meeting.

The Company’s inspector of elections certified the following vote tabulations:
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
NomineeForAbstainBroker Non-Votes
Niraj Shah306,992,2501,709,89510,775,007
Steven Conine307,455,5311,246,61410,775,007
Diana Frost299,807,8788,894,26710,775,007
Andrea Jung287,757,37720,944,76810,775,007
Jeremy King299,321,9249,380,22110,775,007
Michael Kumin273,900,95034,801,19510,775,007
Harry A. Lawton III308,191,760510,38510,775,007
Jeffrey Naylor307,845,412856,73310,775,007
Michael E. Sneed287,758,07920,944,06610,775,007
Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
319,440,13918,31618,697—

Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
247,755,43560,925,15621,55410,775,007
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Proposal 4: Vote to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Wayfair Inc. 2023 Incentive Award Plan.
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
253,741,33154,941,47519,33910,775,007

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
No.		 Description
10.1  
Amendment No. 1 to the Wayfair Inc. 2023 Incentive Award Plan
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 WAYFAIR INC.
  
  
Date: May 22, 2026By:/s/ ANDREW OLIVER
 Andrew Oliver
  Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary

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FAQ

What did Wayfair (W) shareholders approve regarding the 2023 Incentive Award Plan?

Shareholders approved Amendment No. 1 to Wayfair’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan, increasing Class A common stock authorized for issuance under the plan by 20,000,000 shares. This expands the company’s capacity to grant equity-based compensation to employees and directors.

Which governance items were approved at Wayfair (W) 2026 Annual Meeting?

At the 2026 Annual Meeting, Wayfair stockholders elected nine directors, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approved the amendment increasing shares under the 2023 Incentive Award Plan.

How did Wayfair (W) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Wayfair shareholders approved the compensation of named executive officers on a non-binding advisory basis, with 247,755,435 votes for, 60,925,156 against, 21,554 abstentions, and 10,775,007 broker non-votes. This reflects overall support for the company’s current executive pay programs.

What were the vote results for Wayfair (W) auditor ratification?

Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Wayfair’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 319,440,139 votes for, 18,316 against, and 18,697 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this proposal, indicating broad support for the auditor selection.

How are Wayfair (W) Class A and Class B shares treated in voting?

Holders of Wayfair Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share, while Class B holders receive ten votes per share. For the 2026 Annual Meeting, both classes voted together as a single class on all proposals presented.

Did Wayfair (W) shareholders re-elect company leadership to the board?

Yes. Shareholders voted to elect each of the nine director nominees, including co-founders Niraj Shah and Steven Conine. Each nominee received more votes cast “for” than “abstain,” with additional broker non-votes recorded on the director election proposal.

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