Summary
This 8-K/A filing from Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) provides an update regarding the outcome of an advisory vote on executive compensation frequency held at their Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 12, 2023. Investors indicated a preference for an annual "Say-on-Pay" vote. Consequently, the company has committed to holding this advisory vote every year. This decision aligns with investor sentiment and establishes a clear frequency for future executive compensation reviews until at least the 2029 Annual Meeting.
Key Highlights
- 1Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 12, 2023.
- 2Stockholders voted on an advisory basis regarding the frequency of "Say-on-Pay" votes.
- 3The preference indicated by stockholders was for an annual "Say-on-Pay" vote.
- 4Synopsys Inc. will hold advisory "Say-on-Pay" votes every year.
- 5This commitment to annual "Say-on-Pay" votes will continue until the next required vote on frequency, which is no later than the 2029 Annual Meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this filing is to report the outcome of an advisory vote on the frequency of "Say-on-Pay" (executive compensation) votes held at Synopsys Inc.'s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 12, 2023, and the company's decision based on that outcome.
"Say-on-Pay" is a non-binding shareholder advisory vote on the compensation of a company's named executive officers. It allows shareholders to express their views on executive pay practices.
Shareholders voted in favor of holding the "Say-on-Pay" vote every year. Synopsys Inc. has agreed to this preference.
Synopsys Inc. will hold "Say-on-Pay" votes every year until the next required advisory vote on the frequency of these votes, which is scheduled for no later than the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.