01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 8, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) filed an 8-K on June 8, 2026, detailing the results of its 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting held on June 4, 2026.
The meeting saw strong participation, with approximately 82.6%a of the total outstanding shares being voted. Key outcomes include the re-election of all three Class II director nominees, overwhelmingly ratifying the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor, and approving executive compensation on an advisory basis (Say-on-Pay).
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All three Class II director nominees were elected to the board, ensuring continuity in leadership.
- The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was overwhelmingly ratified.
- Stockholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis (Say-on-Pay) with a significant majority.
- The Company will hold future advisory votes on executive compensation annually, following the "Say-on-Frequency" vote.
- A substantial majority of voting shares (over 141 million) participated in the meeting, indicating strong shareholder engagement.
- Broker non-votes, while present, did not prevent the passage of key proposals, particularly the auditor ratification and Say-on-Pay.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Class II director nominees elected at the meeting?
The Class II director nominees elected were Sanjay Gajendra, Craig Barratt, and Michael Hurlston. They will serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
What was the outcome of the 'Say-on-Pay' vote?
The 'Say-on-Pay' proposal, which is an advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers (NEOs), was approved by a significant majority of the stockholders.
How often will stockholders vote on executive compensation in the future?
Following the advisory vote on 'Say-on-Frequency', stockholders have indicated a preference for holding advisory votes on executive compensation every year.
How many shares were entitled to vote and how many were actually voted?
There were 171,281,952 shares of common stock entitled to be voted, and 141,439,565 shares were voted in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting.
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