01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 31, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Samsara Inc. filed this Form 8-K to report the voting results from its annual meeting of stockholders, held on July 29, 2025.
Stockholders elected all nine director nominees, each serving until the next annual meeting. Sanjit Biswas received 2,715,025,336 votes for and 5,056,866 withheld, and Ann Livermore had the most withheld votes among nominees at 61,516,182, with 2,658,566,020 votes for. Todd Bluedorn received 2,680,150,828 votes for and 39,931,374 withheld, and Sue Wagner received 2,679,996,186 for and 40,086,016 withheld.
Alyssa Henry received the most votes for at 2,719,756,659, with 325,543 withheld. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, with 2,738,034,647 votes for, 782,379 against, and 242,830 abstaining. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, with 2,682,157,009 votes for, 37,617,641 against, and 307,552 abstaining.
The filing reports voting outcomes only and does not include changes to governance, compensation, or financial results. Details of each proposal are described in the company's definitive proxy statement filed on June 2, 2025.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual meeting of stockholders held July 29, 2025, with all three proposals approved
- All nine director nominees elected, including Sanjit Biswas, John Bicket, Marc Andreessen, Todd Bluedorn, Sue Bostrom, Jonathan Chadwick, Alyssa Henry, Ann Livermore, and Sue Wagner
- Ann Livermore had the highest withheld vote count among nominees at 61,516,182 shares
- Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, with 2,738,034,647 votes for
- Advisory vote approved named executive officer compensation with 2,682,157,009 votes for and 37,617,641 against
- Broker non-votes of 18,977,654 reported on director elections and the compensation vote
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the annual meeting held?
Samsara Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on July 29, 2025. The filing does not state a location.
Which directors were elected?
All nine nominees were elected to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified: Sanjit Biswas, John Bicket, Marc Andreessen, Todd Bluedorn, Sue Bostrom, Jonathan Chadwick, Alyssa Henry, Ann Livermore, and Sue Wagner.
Which auditor was ratified for the current fiscal year?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026, with 2,738,034,647 votes for, 782,379 against, and 242,830 abstaining.
Did stockholders approve executive pay?
Yes. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation received 2,682,157,009 votes for, 37,617,641 against, and 307,552 abstaining, with 18,977,654 broker non-votes.
Where can investors find more detail on the proposals?
The proposals are described in more detail in the company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on June 2, 2025.
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