01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 23, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Samsara Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on July 22, 2026, where stockholders voted on three proposals described in the company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on June 1, 2026.
Stockholders elected all eight director nominees: Sanjit Biswas, John Bicket, Marc Andreessen, Todd Bluedorn, Jonathan Chadwick, Alyssa Henry, Ann Livermore, and Gary Steele. Each nominee received substantially more votes for than withheld. Todd Bluedorn received 2,164,128,938 votes for and 63,091,526 withheld, and Ann Livermore received 2,142,633,952 votes for and 84,586,512 withheld, the lowest vote totals for and the highest withhold totals among the nominees.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, with 2,255,012,812 votes for, 1,752,631 against, and 163,178 abstaining. In a non-binding advisory vote, stockholders approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers, with 2,203,754,736 votes for, 23,276,163 against, 189,565 abstaining, and 29,708,157 broker non-votes. The filing reports only the results of these votes under Item 5.07 and does not describe any new corporate actions, financial results, or changes to the board or management.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual meeting of stockholders held on July 22, 2026, with three proposals voted on as described in the proxy statement filed June 1, 2026.
- All eight director nominees were elected to serve until the next annual meeting, with Sanjit Biswas receiving 2,214,155,515 votes for and 13,064,949 withheld.
- Todd Bluedorn (63,091,526 withheld) and Ann Livermore (84,586,512 withheld) drew the largest withhold votes among the nominees.
- Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, with 2,255,012,812 votes for.
- Named executive officer compensation was approved in an advisory vote, with 2,203,754,736 votes for and 23,276,163 against.
- Broker non-votes of 29,708,157 were recorded on the director election and the advisory compensation vote.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Samsara's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held?
The filing states that Samsara Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on July 22, 2026. The filing does not specify a location.
Who was elected to Samsara's board of directors?
Eight 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, Jonathan Chadwick, Alyssa Henry, Ann Livermore, and Gary Steele.
Which auditor did stockholders approve for the current fiscal year?
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, with 2,255,012,812 votes for, 1,752,631 against, and 163,178 abstaining.
How did stockholders vote on executive compensation?
In an advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers, stockholders recorded 2,203,754,736 votes for, 23,276,163 against, 189,565 abstaining, and 29,708,157 broker non-votes.
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