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Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 13, 2026)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) disclosed in this Form 8-K that on October 12, 2026 it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding capital stock of ConductorOne, Inc. (C1.ai), an agentic identity platform for people and AI agents. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions. The filing does not disclose the purchase price, consideration form, or expected financial impact, so investors should look to later disclosures for those terms. Strategically, the acquisition extends Workday's Agent System of Record, which already registers and manages AI agents, into governing what those agents and employees can access across Workday and third-party enterprise systems. Management says this will make Workday the "identity governance layer for people, money, and agents," tied to joiner-mover-leaver events that already run through Workday's HR platform. This is a move into identity and access management, a competitive and adjacent category, and it aligns with the growing need to govern autonomous AI agents. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Workday's fiscal year 2027 (ending January 31, 2027). The filing includes standard forward-looking-statement risks, including the possibility the deal does not close on time or at all, integration risk, and unanticipated acquisition expenses. BofA Securities and Orrick are advising Workday, and Qatalyst and Ashurst Perkins Coie are advising C1.ai.

Oct 13, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 1, 2026)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has entered into a new Credit Agreement, effective October 1, 2026, replacing its previous facility. This new agreement significantly increases Workday's borrowing capacity to $1.5 billion, up from $1 billion, providing enhanced financial flexibility. The new revolving credit facility has a maturity date of October 1, 2031, with options for Workday to extend it by one year on two separate occasions. This move is generally positive for investors, indicating the company's confidence in its financial health and its ability to manage increased debt capacity for potential growth initiatives or operational needs. Key terms of the new agreement include flexible interest rate options tied to either Workday's Consolidated Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating, offering potential cost savings depending on financial performance and market conditions. The agreement also allows for penalty-free prepayment and permanent reduction of commitments, giving Workday considerable control over its debt management. Notably, as of the closing date, Workday had no outstanding revolving loans under this new facility, suggesting a strong current liquidity position.

Oct 1, 2026 8-K

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Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 29, 2026)

Workday, Inc. has filed an 8-K report primarily to update its financial guidance and disclose significant restructuring activities. The company is reiterating its previously provided financial guidance for the third quarter and full year of fiscal 2027, with an adjustment to its GAAP operating margin expectations. Due to restructuring charges, Workday now anticipates its GAAP operating margin to be notably lower than its non-GAAP operating margin for both the current quarter and the full fiscal year. The company also announced a reorganization impacting approximately 2.5% of its workforce, mainly within the Product and Technology teams, alongside reductions in leased office space. This strategic realignment is intended to better align team structures with growth priorities. While these actions will result in estimated charges between $65 million and $80 million, Workday intends to continue strategic hiring in key areas.

Sep 29, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 27, 2026)

Workday (WDAY) reported fiscal 2027 second-quarter results (quarter ended July 31, 2026) that were strong on the top line and profitability. Total revenues rose 12.8% year-over-year to $2.649 billion, and subscription revenues grew 13.9% to $2.471 billion. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 31.1% from 29.0%, and GAAP operating income more than doubled... rising to $313 million from $248 million. Management highlighted AI momentum, with AI contributing more than 25% of new ACV and more than 5,500 customers using at least one organic agent. Full-year fiscal 2027 subscription revenue guidance was set at $9.940 to $9.950 billion (about 13% growth), and non-GAAP operating margin guidance was raised to 31.0%. The third-quarter subscription revenue outlook is $2.515 billion (12% growth) with a 30.0% non-GAAP operating margin. GAAP diluted EPS of $2.57 is inflated by a one-time $1.52 per share tax benefit tied to an intra-entity transfer of intellectual property during an internal legal entity restructuring, which created a $374 million deferred tax asset. Excluding items, non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.75 versus $2.21 a year earlier. Investors should separate this non-recurring benefit from the underlying earnings trend. Capital allocation is a major focus. Workday repurchased about 9.8 million Class A shares for $1.3 billion in the quarter, and the board authorized an additional open-ended $4.0 billion buyback. Treasury stock rose to $7.151 billion from $4.220 billion at fiscal year-end, while cash and marketable securities fell to $3.403 billion and total debt (current plus noncurrent) was about $2.99 billion. Operating cash flow was $520 million, down from $616 million, and free cash flow was $460 million, down from $588 million, so buybacks are being funded in part from the balance sheet.

Aug 27, 2026 8-K

Shareholder Matters

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 22, 2026)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on June 22, 2026, detailing the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. The meeting saw high participation, with approximately 97.58% of eligible votes represented, ensuring a quorum. Key outcomes include the overwhelming approval of all director nominees, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, and advisory approval of executive compensation. The company also secured stockholder support for amendments to its 2022 Equity Incentive Plan and its 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, both aimed at increasing the number of shares reserved for issuance, which is generally positive for supporting future growth and employee incentives.

Jun 22, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 21, 2026)

Workday reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter results (quarter ended April 30, 2026) with total revenues of $2.542 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year, and subscription revenues of $2.354 billion, up 14.3%. GAAP operating income was $338 million (13.3% margin) versus $39 million a year earlier, which was depressed by $166 million of restructuring charges. Non-GAAP operating income rose to $809 million, a 31.8% margin, compared with 30.2% in the prior-year period. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.87 versus $0.25, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.66 versus $2.23. Operating cash flow was $696 million and free cash flow was $616 million, both up sharply year-over-year. Forward indicators were mixed in tone but generally constructive. The 12-month subscription revenue backlog grew 15.5% to $8.806 billion, and total subscription backlog grew 10.9% to $27.294 billion. Management reiterated full-year fiscal 2027 subscription revenue guidance of $9.925 billion to $9.950 billion (12% to 13% growth) and raised the non-GAAP operating margin outlook to 30.5%. Q2 guidance calls for subscription revenue of $2.455 billion (13% growth) and a 30.0% non-GAAP operating margin. Capital deployment was significant. Workday repurchased about 12.0 million Class A shares for $1.6 billion in the quarter, and the balance sheet shows treasury stock rising to $5.834 billion from $4.220 billion. Total debt fell to about $2.99 billion (of which $998 million is current), and cash plus marketable securities totaled $4.353 billion. Investors should note that the GAAP profit swing is largely due to the absence of last year's restructuring charge, and that the buybacks have consumed a large share of cash generated in the period. The filing notes the release is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

May 21, 2026 8-K

Exhibits & Filings

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Apr 24, 2026)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has filed an 8-K on April 24, 2026, reporting amendments to its Executive Severance and Change in Control Policy. These changes, effective April 20, 2026, primarily impact the benefits provided to executives in the event of a 'Non-CIC Qualifying Termination,' which is a termination that does not involve a change in control. The primary revisions focus on the acceleration of equity awards and the calculation of lump sum cash severance payments.

Apr 24, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 6, 2026)

This 8-K filing from Workday, Inc. details the equity awards granted to Aneel Bhusri, Executive Chair and newly appointed CEO, on March 5, 2026. The awards are designed to incentivize Mr. Bhusri's leadership and align his compensation with the company's stock performance. A significant portion of his compensation is tied to achieving specific stock price appreciation targets over a five-year period, with vesting contingent on continued service. Investors should note that Mr. Bhusri will not be eligible for additional equity awards until fiscal 2028, indicating a long-term commitment to these current grants. The performance-based Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) award, termed the PVU Award, has a multi-tiered stock price hurdle structure. Vesting of the PVU Award's tranches is dependent on achieving these price targets, measured by a trailing moving average stock price against a baseline established on the grant date. The structure suggests a focus on sustained stock price growth and shareholder value creation.

Mar 6, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 24, 2026)

Workday (WDAY) reported fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2026 results (quarter ended January 31, 2026) that show accelerating top-line momentum and strong cash generation. Q4 total revenues were $2.532 billion, up 14.5% year-over-year, with subscription revenues of $2.360 billion, up 15.7%. For the full year, total revenues reached $9.552 billion (+13.1%) and subscription revenues $8.833 billion (+14.5%). Operating cash flow rose 19.4% to $2.939 billion and free cash flow rose 26.7% to $2.777 billion. Total subscription revenue backlog was $28.101 billion (+12.2%), and 12-month backlog was $8.833 billion (+15.8%), with results partly boosted by the Paradox and Sana acquisitions. GAAP profitability remains thin but improved. Fiscal 2026 GAAP operating income was $721 million (7.5% margin) versus $415 million a year earlier, though restructuring charges rose to $303 million from $84 million. Diluted GAAP EPS was $2.59 for the year and $0.55 for Q4. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 29.6% for the year and 30.6% in Q4, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $9.23 for the year. Capital returns were significant, with about 12.8 million Class A shares repurchased for $2.9 billion during the year. Cash, equivalents and marketable securities totaled $5.443 billion at year-end. Guidance points to continued high-teens-to-low-teens growth with a margin focus. For fiscal 2027, Workday expects subscription revenues of $9.925 to $9.950 billion (12% to 13% growth) and a non-GAAP operating margin of about 30.0%. Management said it is prioritizing investment in its agentic AI roadmap. Q1 fiscal 2027 guidance calls for subscription revenues of $2.335 billion (13% growth) and a 30.5% non-GAAP operating margin. The company also announced that co-founder Aneel Bhusri has returned as CEO, a leadership change investors will be watching closely.

Feb 24, 2026 8-K

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Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 9, 2026)

Workday (WDAY) announced a CEO transition effective February 6, 2026, with co-founder Aneel Bhusri returning as Chief Executive Officer while remaining Chair of the Board. Carl Eschenbach stepped down as CEO and resigned from the Board, and will serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO under a Separation Agreement. Bhusri's compensation package includes a $1,250,000 base salary, a target cash bonus of up to 200% of base beginning in fiscal 2027, a $60 million time-based RSU award, and a $75 million performance-based RSU award (PVU) subject to stock price tranches over a five-year period, both with a March 5, 2026 grant date. Bhusri's appointment is notable because Bhusri and co-founder David Duffield control roughly 68% of voting power through a stock voting agreement covering Class B shares, which gives them effective control over governance outcomes. Eschenbach's separation payment totals $3,601,355 in cash severance and COBRA premium estimates, plus accelerated vesting of 139,773 shares and an additional 24,153 shares from his April 2025 RSU grant. The payment is consistent with the company's existing Severance & CIC Policy, and the accelerated vesting is a cost item investors may want to monitor, though the amounts are modest relative to Workday's scale. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year outlook, in line with November 2025 guidance, with the exception of GAAP operating margin, which was addressed in a February 4, 2026 8-K. Workday will report fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year results after market close on February 24, 2026. Management's messaging emphasizes AI as the central strategic focus for the next phase of the company.

Feb 9, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2026)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has filed an 8-K report on February 4, 2026, providing updates on its financial outlook and operational adjustments. The company expects its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results to be largely in line with previous guidance, with a notable adjustment to its GAAP operating margin. This adjustment is driven by significant restructuring charges related to workforce reorganization and asset impairment. These restructuring efforts involve eliminating approximately 2% of the workforce, primarily in non-revenue generating Global Customer Operations roles, to better align resources for fiscal 2027. Workday anticipates incurring approximately $135 million in charges in Q4 FY2026, including severance, stock-based compensation, and non-cash asset impairments. Despite these charges, the company plans to continue hiring in strategic, revenue-generating areas. Investors should monitor the actual realization of these charges and the impact of the restructuring on future operational efficiency and growth.

Feb 4, 2026 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 25, 2025)

Workday's fiscal 2026 third quarter (ended October 31, 2025) showed continued top-line acceleration and strong profitability. Total revenues rose 12.6% year-over-year to $2.432 billion, and subscription revenues grew 14.6% to $2.244 billion. GAAP operating income was $259 million (10.7% margin), up from $165 million, while non-GAAP operating income reached $692 million (28.5% margin) versus $569 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow was $588 million and free cash flow was $550 million, both up sharply from the prior year. Twelve-month subscription revenue backlog grew 17.6% to $8.21 billion, and total subscription backlog rose 17.0% to $25.96 billion, figures that include the recently closed Paradox acquisition. Management raised full-year fiscal 2026 subscription revenue guidance to $8.828 billion (14.4% growth per the release's outlook section; the CFO quote cites 14%) and reaffirmed non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 29%. Q4 guidance calls for subscription revenue of $2.355 billion (15.5% growth) and non-GAAP operating margin of at least 28.5%. Capital returns were meaningful, with about 3.4 million Class A shares repurchased for $803 million in the quarter, and cash, equivalents and marketable securities totaled $6.84 billion at quarter-end. Investors should weigh the strong non-GAAP profitability and cash generation against GAAP results, which remain much lower because of share-based compensation (about $376 million in the quarter) and restructuring charges (about $172 million year-to-date under the Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan). Acquisitions (Paradox, Sana) and the expanding goodwill balance, which rose to $4.26 billion from $3.48 billion, also increased the company's acquisition footprint. Quarterly diluted GAAP EPS was $0.94 versus non-GAAP EPS of $2.32.

Nov 25, 2025 8-K

Other Events

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 17, 2025)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) announced a significant new share repurchase program, authorizing up to an additional $4.0 billion of its Class A common stock. This program, coupled with the remaining $1.2 billion under existing authorizations as of July 31, 2025, signals Workday's intent to repurchase approximately $5.0 billion of its stock through fiscal 2027. This substantial capital return initiative indicates management's confidence in the company's financial health and future prospects, and suggests a belief that the company's stock may be undervalued. Investors should note that the repurchase program has no expiration date and can be modified or terminated at the company's discretion. The repurchases will be executed through various methods, including open market purchases and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, with the timing and total amount subject to market conditions and business considerations. While this program can be accretive to earnings per share by reducing the number of outstanding shares, it also means less capital will be available for other strategic investments or debt reduction.

Sep 17, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 16, 2025)

On September 15, 2025, Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding capital stock of Sana Labs AB ("Sana"), an AI company building enterprise knowledge tools, for approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Workday's fiscal year 2026 (ending January 31, 2026). The filing itself is brief: Item 8.01 (Other Events) incorporates the press release as Exhibit 99.1, and the filing contains no detailed financial statements, purchase price allocation, or projected financial impact. Strategically, the deal is positioned to make Workday the "new front door for work" by combining Sana's AI-powered search, agent builder (Sana Agents), and AI-native learning platform (Sana Learn) with Workday's HR and finance data and context. Management cites Sana's over one million users and customer case studies showing large productivity gains, and says Sana Learn will complement Workday Learning. The press release also states Workday serves more than 11,000 organizations, which management frames as an opportunity to bring these tools to roughly 75 million Workday users. For investors, the key open questions are the financial contribution and integration cost, which the filing does not quantify, and execution risk in integrating an acquired AI platform into Workday's product suite. The filing's forward-looking statements flag risks including failure to close, failure to achieve expected benefits, unanticipated expenses, and possible share price effects. Investors should look to subsequent disclosures and Workday's earnings commentary for revenue, margin, and accretion/dilution details.

Sep 16, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 21, 2025)

On August 21, 2025, Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) disclosed that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding capital stock of Paradox, Inc., a conversational AI candidate-experience company. The deal is subject to closing conditions and required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the third quarter of Workday's fiscal year 2026 (ending October 31, 2025). The filing itself is primarily a Form 8-K Item 8.01 (Other Events) disclosure that attaches the press release as Exhibit 99.1; it does not disclose purchase price, consideration structure, or financial impact on Workday's results. Strategically, the acquisition extends Workday's talent acquisition offering by adding Paradox's AI assistant (Olivia) for high-volume, frontline hiring to complement HiredScore (AI talent matching) and Workday Recruiting. Management and cited supporters point to Paradox's reported scale (more than 189 million AI-assisted candidate conversations, conversion rates above 70%, and time-to-hire reductions to as low as 3.5 days) as evidence of product traction. These figures are company-provided claims and have not been independently verified in the filing. For investors, the key open items are the deal's size, how it will be funded, its expected contribution to revenue and margins, and the integration and regulatory risks. The 8-K's forward-looking statements caution that the transaction may not close on time or at all, that expected benefits may not materialize, and that the deal could affect operating results or share price. Investors should look to subsequent filings and earnings commentary for quantitative details.

Aug 21, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 21, 2025)

Workday reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results (quarter ended July 31, 2025) that showed solid top-line growth and substantial margin expansion. Total revenues rose 12.6% year-over-year to $2.348 billion, and subscription revenues grew 14.0% to $2.169 billion. GAAP operating income more than doubled to $248 million (10.6% margin, versus 5.3% a year earlier), while non-GAAP operating income reached $680 million, or 29.0% of revenues. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.84 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.21, up from $1.75. 12-month subscription revenue backlog grew 16.4% to $7.91 billion, and total subscription backlog grew 17.6% to $25.37 billion. Cash generation remained healthy, with operating cash flow of $616 million and free cash flow of $588 million for the quarter. Workday repurchased about 1.2 million shares for $299 million and ended the quarter with $8.19 billion in cash and marketable securities against roughly $2.99 billion of noncurrent debt. Management raised fiscal 2026 subscription revenue guidance to $8.815 billion (about 14% growth) and lifted the non-GAAP operating margin outlook to approximately 29%. The guidance update incorporates the pending Paradox acquisition, so investors should note that part of the revenue lift may be inorganic. The six-month GAAP results were weighed down by restructuring charges of $167 million tied to the February 2025 plan, which reduced the workforce by about 7.5%. Investors should also watch the sharp decline in unearned revenue year-to-date and the widening gap between GAAP and non-GAAP profitability, driven largely by stock-based compensation of $391 million in the quarter.

Aug 21, 2025 8-K

Shareholder Matters

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 9, 2025)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on June 9, 2025, detailing the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2025. The meeting saw a high turnout, with approximately 97.18% of eligible votes represented, establishing a quorum. Key outcomes include the election of four Class I directors to the Board, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026, and advisory approval of executive compensation. All proposals presented to the stockholders were passed with significant support. The re-elected directors, Carl M. Eschenbach, Michael M. McNamara, Michael L. Speiser, and Jerry Yang, received strong 'For' votes, indicating continued confidence from shareholders. Similarly, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP was overwhelmingly ratified, and the executive compensation plan received advisory approval. These results suggest a stable governance structure and alignment between management and shareholders on key corporate matters.

Jun 9, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 22, 2025)

Workday reported fiscal 2026 first quarter results (quarter ended April 30, 2025) that were mixed on a GAAP basis but solid on growth and profitability metrics. Total revenues rose 12.6% year over year to $2.240 billion, and subscription revenues grew 13.4% to $2.059 billion. GAAP operating income fell to $39 million (1.8% margin) from $64 million, as the company absorbed $166 million in restructuring charges tied to its Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan, which cut the workforce by roughly 7.5%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.25 versus $0.40 a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 30.2% from 25.9%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $2.23 from $1.74. Cash generation and backlog were the key positives. Operating cash flow reached $457 million and free cash flow $421 million, up from $372 million and $291 million. Twelve-month subscription revenue backlog grew 15.6% to $7.63 billion, and total subscription backlog grew 19.1% to $24.62 billion. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $7.97 billion. Management reiterated fiscal 2026 subscription revenue guidance of $8.8 billion (14.0% growth) and raised its non-GAAP operating margin outlook to approximately 28.5%. Q2 guidance calls for subscription revenue of $2.160 billion (13.5% growth) and a 28.0% non-GAAP operating margin. The Board also authorized an additional $1.0 billion share repurchase program with no expiration date. During the quarter Workday bought back about 1.3 million Class A shares for $293 million. Investors should note that unearned revenue declined sharply on a sequential basis, from $4.47 billion to $3.81 billion, which is typical seasonality for the company's billing cycle, and that GAAP profitability remains sensitive to restructuring costs.

May 22, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 25, 2025)

Workday reported fiscal Q4 2025 (quarter ended January 31, 2025) total revenues of $2.211 billion, up 15.0% year over year, with subscription revenues of $2.040 billion, up 15.9%. GAAP operating income was $75 million (3.4% margin) versus $79 million a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.35 from $4.42, largely because the prior-year quarter benefited from a $1.1 billion deferred tax valuation allowance release and this quarter absorbed $75 million in restructuring charges. On a non-GAAP basis, operating income rose to $584 million (26.4% margin) from $462 million (24.0%), and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.92 versus $1.57. Note that Workday changed its non-GAAP definitions beginning in fiscal 2025 to exclude acquisition-related costs, restructuring, and strategic investment gains/losses, and prior periods were recast. For the full fiscal year 2025, total revenues reached $8.446 billion (up 16.4%) and subscription revenues $7.718 billion (up 16.9%). Total subscription revenue backlog grew 19.7% to $25.06 billion, and 12-month backlog rose 15.2% to $7.63 billion. Operating cash flow was $2.461 billion and free cash flow was $2.192 billion, both up year over year. Workday repurchased about 2.9 million shares for $700 million and ended the year with $8.02 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. GAAP full-year operating income was $415 million (4.9% margin), also affected by $84 million in restructuring expenses. Looking ahead, management guided fiscal 2026 subscription revenue to $8.800 billion (14% growth) and non-GAAP operating margin to approximately 28.0%. For Q1 fiscal 2026, guidance calls for $2.050 billion in subscription revenue (13% growth) and the same 28.0% non-GAAP operating margin. The company also disclosed a Fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan, announced in February 2025, expected to reduce the workforce by about 8% and exit certain owned office space, with $65 million of related charges recorded in the quarter. Investors should weigh strong top-line growth and backlog against the restructuring, the GAAP profitability gap, and the reliance on non-GAAP metrics.

Feb 25, 2025 8-K

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Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 25, 2025)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) disclosed in this 8-K that its Board appointed Gerrit Kazmaier as President, Product and Technology, effective March 10, 2025. Kazmaier joins from Google Cloud, where he was VP and General Manager of Data & Analytics, and previously spent about 11 years at SAP, most recently leading the HANA & Analytics team. He will lead Workday's innovation strategy and its product and technology organization, which is a senior role at a time when the company is positioning its platform around AI. The succession is orderly. Sayan Chakraborty, the current President, Product and Technology, is retiring effective the same date. He will remain as a full-time advisor through June 2, 2025 to help with the transition, then serve as a consultant through December 2, 2025. He will keep his current cash compensation and continue vesting his existing equity during the transition and consulting periods, which reduces execution risk in the handoff. The filing's most material financial item is Kazmaier's compensation package: a $700,000 base salary, a $1,000,000 signing bonus paid in two installments, a 60% target cash bonus, and equity grants with an approximate combined grant-date value of $30 million ($18 million under the standard RSU award and $12 million as a sign-on award). Investors should note that the sign-on award vests over two years, while the main award vests over four years, and that he is not eligible for additional equity until April 2026. The filing does not disclose any financial results or guidance changes.

Feb 25, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2025)

On February 5, 2025, Workday (WDAY) disclosed a restructuring plan to eliminate approximately 1,750 positions, or 8.5% of its current workforce, while continuing to hire in key strategic areas such as AI and platform development. The company estimates total charges of $230 million to $270 million, with roughly $60 million to $70 million recognized in Q4 fiscal 2025 and the remainder in Q1 fiscal 2026. Of the total, about $145 million to $175 million is future cash expenditure for severance, benefits, and related costs, while $50 million to $60 million is non-cash stock-based compensation and about $35 million is non-cash impairment of owned office space. Workday also said that its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results are expected to be in line with or above prior guidance from its November 26, 2024 earnings call, with GAAP operating margin as the exception due to the restructuring charges. Management expects the Q4 GAAP operating margin to be 22 to 23 percentage points below non-GAAP operating margin, and the full-year GAAP operating margin to be 21 percentage points below non-GAAP. The company intends to exclude these charges from non-GAAP measures. Results remain preliminary and unaudited, and the full report is scheduled for February 25, 2025. For investors, the key takeaways are the size of the workforce reduction, the near-term GAAP margin hit, and management's stated intent to reallocate resources toward AI and platform investments. The estimates are subject to local law and consultation requirements, and actual amounts may differ materially. The filing also flags risks around achieving the anticipated benefits, charges exceeding estimates, and potential effects on recruiting, retention, and operations.

Feb 5, 2025 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 3, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on December 3, 2024 to report the Board's appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Centoni as a Class III director, effective immediately. Centoni is Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, and the Board has determined she is independent under Nasdaq rules. Her term runs until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or material operational changes, so the event is governance-focused rather than a direct driver of earnings or valuation. The most investor-relevant detail is a related-party disclosure: Cisco, Centoni's employer, is a Workday customer. Cisco paid Workday approximately $13.1 million in fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, and approximately $10.1 million in the nine months ended October 31, 2024. Workday states these were arm's-length agreements in the ordinary course of business. The amounts are modest relative to Workday's revenue base, but investors may monitor whether this relationship affects board independence perception or customer concentration. Centoni's compensation includes a one-time $750,000 RSU grant, vesting one-fourth on December 5, 2025 and the balance in equal quarterly installments over the following twelve quarters. She has not yet been assigned to any committee. Her background includes leading Cisco's $28 billion acquisition of Splunk and expertise in AI and machine learning, which the company cites as strategic value to the Board.

Dec 3, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 26, 2024)

Workday's fiscal 2025 third quarter (ended October 31, 2024) showed strong top-line growth and margin expansion. Total revenues were $2.160 billion, up 15.8% year over year, and subscription revenues were $1.959 billion, also up 15.8%. GAAP operating income rose to $165 million (7.6% of revenue) from $88 million (4.7%), while non-GAAP operating income reached $569 million (26.3% margin) versus $462 million (24.8%). GAAP diluted EPS was $0.72, compared with $0.43 a year earlier, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.89, compared with $1.56. Note that Workday changed its non-GAAP definitions starting fiscal 2025 to also exclude certain acquisition-related costs, realignment costs, and strategic investment gains and losses, and prior-period figures were recast only for strategic investments. Forward-looking guidance was updated. For the fourth quarter (ending January 31, 2025), management expects subscription revenue of $2.025 billion (15% growth) and a non-GAAP operating margin of 25.0%. For full-year fiscal 2025, it now guides to subscription revenue of $7.703 billion (17% growth) and a non-GAAP operating margin of 25.5%. Cash flow was more mixed: quarterly operating cash flow fell to $406 million from $451 million, and free cash flow declined to $359 million from $391 million. Nine-month unearned revenue dropped to $3.447 billion current from $4.057 billion at fiscal year-end, a normal seasonal pattern, but investors should watch billings and cash conversion. Capital allocation and balance sheet activity were significant. Workday repurchased about 0.6 million Class A shares for $157 million in the quarter, and nine-month repurchases totaled $597 million. Cash and marketable securities stood at $7.16 billion. Goodwill rose to $3.479 billion from $2.846 billion following the Evisort acquisition, and acquisition-related spending was $824 million for the nine months. Taxes paid on net share settlement of equity awards rose sharply to $505 million for the nine months, which reduces cash available to shareholders. Management also highlighted product launches such as Workday Illuminate and new AI agents, plus analyst recognition in three Gartner Magic Quadrant reports.

Nov 26, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 26, 2024)

Workday (WDAY) filed an 8-K on November 26, 2024 announcing the appointment of Robert (Rob) Enslin as President, Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 2, 2024. Enslin is charged with driving revenue growth and leading global sales, partnerships, and customer experience. He is a former CEO of UiPath (2024) and Co-CEO before that, a former President of Cloud Sales at Google, and spent 27 years at SAP, most recently as President of its Cloud Business Group. The appointment is a leadership change in the commercial organization rather than a financial event, so the near-term financial impact is limited to compensation costs disclosed in the filing. The compensation package is substantial. Enslin receives a $750,000 base salary, a $1,000,000 one-time signing bonus paid in two installments, a 100% target cash incentive, and restricted stock units with a grant-date value of approximately $38 million vesting over four years (one-year cliff, then quarterly). He will not receive additional equity until April 2026. Doug Robinson steps down from his Co-President role effective the same date and will remain an Executive Advisor through April 30, 2025. Sayan Chakraborty's title changes to President, Product and Technology, with no change in responsibilities or pay. The filing also amends and restates Workday's Executive Severance and Change in Control Policy so that equity granted as a new-hire or inducement award (such as Enslin's RSU Award) is eligible for acceleration upon a termination without Cause outside a change-in-control period. Other policy terms are unchanged. Investors should watch whether the new commercial leadership improves revenue growth execution, though the filing itself does not disclose financial results or guidance.

Nov 26, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 1, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) disclosed in this Form 8-K that Doug Robinson, Co-President, will retire effective January 31, 2025, the end of its fiscal year. Mr. Robinson notified the company on September 25, 2024. The filing describes a structured transition rather than an abrupt departure. He will serve as an Advisor through April 30, 2025, to help transition his duties and support go-to-market and other strategic opportunities. He will keep his current cash compensation through the Transition Period, and his previously granted equity awards will continue to vest under their existing terms. The filing also states that Mr. Robinson is expected to enter a consulting agreement that runs from the end of the Transition Period through October 31, 2025, with equity continuing to vest during that time. Management attributes the decision to the strength of the Global Revenue organization and a go-to-market leadership bench that the company describes as stronger than ever. Co-President Sayan Chakraborty continues in his role. The Executive Chair and CEO's employee note, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, emphasizes continuity and does not disclose any financial impact. For investors, the event is primarily a leadership succession item in the go-to-market function, which generates most of Workday's revenue. The filing does not mention changes to guidance, financial results, or compensation beyond the existing arrangements. The extended advisory and consulting period, along with continued vesting, should moderate near-term execution risk. Investors may still watch for how responsibilities are reallocated among the remaining leadership team and whether any go-to-market performance changes follow.

Oct 1, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Sep 10, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) disclosed on September 10, 2024 that its Board appointed Rhonda J. Morris, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Chevron Corporation, as a Class II director. The appointment takes effect February 14, 2025, after her expected retirement from Chevron in December 2024. The Board has determined she is independent under Nasdaq rules. She has not yet been named to any Board committee. This is a board refresh with an HR and enterprise-customer perspective rather than a change in operations, leadership, or financial guidance. The filing contains no revenue, earnings, or guidance information. The filing also discloses a related-party-style customer relationship. Chevron is a Workday customer that paid approximately $19.8 million for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, and about $900,000 in the six months ended July 31, 2024. Workday states these transactions were arm's-length and made in the ordinary course of business. Investors should view this as a routine but disclosed customer relationship, since Chevron's payments are a small share of Workday's large revenue base. The filing does not state Workday's total revenue, so the percentage cannot be calculated from this document alone. Ms. Morris will receive a one-time grant of restricted stock units valued at $750,000 under Workday's standard non-employee director compensation practices. One-quarter vests one year after grant, and the remainder vests quarterly over the following twelve quarters, subject to continued service. Workday also expects to enter its standard indemnification agreement with her. The grant is modest in the context of Workday's equity program and is unlikely to be material to investors.

Sep 10, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 22, 2024)

Workday reported fiscal Q2 2025 results (quarter ended July 31, 2024) that beat its internal expectations on key metrics. Total revenue rose 16.7% year over year to $2.085 billion, and subscription revenue rose 17.2% to $1.903 billion. GAAP operating income was $111 million (5.3% margin), up from $36 million (2.0%) a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating income was $518 million (24.9% margin), up from $421 million (23.6%). GAAP diluted EPS was $0.49 versus $0.30, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.75 versus $1.43. Free cash flow was $516 million, up from $360 million. The 12-month subscription revenue backlog reached $6.80 billion (up 16.1%), and total subscription backlog reached $21.58 billion (up 20.9%). Management reiterated full-year FY25 subscription revenue guidance of $7.700 to $7.725 billion (about 17% growth) and raised its non-GAAP operating margin outlook to 25.25%, per the CFO's commentary. Third-quarter guidance calls for subscription revenue of $1.955 billion (16% growth) and the same 25.25% non-GAAP operating margin. The company also repurchased about 1.4 million shares for $309 million and announced a new authorization to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of Class A common stock with no expiration date. Cash and marketable securities totaled $7.37 billion at quarter end. Investors should note that Workday changed its non-GAAP definitions beginning in fiscal 2025 to also exclude certain acquisition-related costs, realignment costs, and gains or losses on strategic investments. Non-GAAP comparisons therefore may not be fully like-for-like with prior disclosures. GAAP profitability is improving but remains thin relative to the non-GAAP figures, which exclude substantial stock-based compensation of $370 million in the quarter. Unearned revenue declined sequentially, which is consistent with seasonal billing patterns but is worth monitoring.

Aug 22, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 1, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has filed an 8-K report announcing a significant leadership change within its accounting department. Effective September 3, 2024, Mark Garfield will assume the role of Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). Mr. Garfield brings extensive experience to Workday, having most recently served as the Senior Vice President and CAO at Adobe, Inc. since 2018. His prior roles include leadership positions at Cloudflare, Inc. and Symantec Corporation, indicating a strong background in financial operations and accounting. The appointment comes with a comprehensive compensation package designed to attract and retain Mr. Garfield. This includes a substantial base salary, a significant signing bonus, and a robust equity award valued at approximately $9 million in total, structured with multi-year vesting. These arrangements underscore Workday's commitment to securing experienced financial leadership to support its ongoing growth and operational integrity. Investors should view this appointment as a strategic move to strengthen financial oversight and reporting capabilities.

Aug 1, 2024 8-K

Leadership ChangesShareholder MattersExhibits & Filings

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 5, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on July 5, 2024, reporting a change in its Board of Directors and Audit Committee leadership. Christa Davies resigned from the Board and its Audit Committee, effective July 2, 2024. Her departure was stated to be voluntary and not due to any disagreements with the company's management or board, nor related to Workday's operations, policies, or practices. The company expressed gratitude for her service.

Jul 5, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 20, 2024)

Workday (WDAY) filed an 8-K on June 20, 2024 reporting two items: the appointment of Michael L. Speiser to its Board of Directors and the results of its June 18, 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Speiser, a Managing Director at Sutter Hill Ventures and a longtime director of Snowflake, was appointed as an independent Class I director and to the Board's Investment Committee, effective June 18, 2024. His compensation includes a one-time $750,000 RSU grant vesting over three years, plus annual director RSU grants of $320,000 and $25,000 for Investment Committee service. The appointment is presented as a signal of Workday's focus on AI innovation and continued global expansion, and the company's press release emphasizes AI as central to its next growth phase. At the annual meeting, stockholders re-elected Class III directors Aneel Bhusri, Thomas F. Bogan, and Lynne M. Doughtie to terms ending in 2027, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2025, and approved the officer exculpation charter amendment. The say-on-pay advisory vote was the notable weak point: 126.1 million votes against versus 565.4 million for, roughly 18% opposed, which is a meaningful level of shareholder dissatisfaction with executive compensation. Director Bhusri also drew a substantial 56.5 million votes against. For investors, the filing is largely governance-routine. The Speiser appointment adds AI and high-growth operating experience to the board, while the say-on-pay result is the item most worth monitoring for signs of compensation-related investor pressure in future proxy cycles.

Jun 20, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 23, 2024)

Workday reported fiscal 2025 first-quarter results (quarter ended April 30, 2024) that showed solid top-line growth and margin expansion. Total revenues were $1.990 billion, up 18.1% year over year, and subscription revenues were $1.815 billion, up 18.8%. GAAP operating income swung to $64 million (3.2% margin) from a $20 million loss a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.40 versus $0.00. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 25.9% from 23.5%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $1.74 from $1.33. Free cash flow was $291 million, up from $218 million. The 12-month subscription revenue backlog grew 17.9% to $6.60 billion, and total subscription backlog grew 24.2% to $20.68 billion. The most important investor takeaway is a mixed guidance update. Management said subscription revenue guidance was updated to reflect elevated sales scrutiny and lower customer headcount growth during the quarter. The new full-year fiscal 2025 subscription revenue range is $7.700 to $7.725 billion (about 17% growth), and fiscal Q2 subscription revenue is guided to $1.895 billion (about 17% growth). Management raised its non-GAAP operating margin outlook to 25.0% for the full year and guided 24.5% for Q2, reflecting an emphasis on efficiency. The filing does not disclose the prior revenue guidance, so the size of any revenue reduction cannot be determined from this document. Other notable items include the completed acquisition of HiredScore, which added about $512 million of net cash outflow for business combinations and lifted goodwill to $3.26 billion from $2.85 billion. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $7.18 billion. Unearned revenue declined seasonally, from $4.13 billion to $3.61 billion. Workday also changed its non-GAAP definitions starting in fiscal 2025 to exclude certain acquisition-related costs, realignment costs, and gains or losses on strategic investments. Investors should keep this in mind when comparing non-GAAP figures across periods.

May 23, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Apr 25, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on April 24, 2024, reporting changes to its Board of Directors. Ann-Marie Campbell has decided not to stand for re-election at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will resign at the start of the meeting. This decision is stated to be voluntary and not due to any disagreements with the company. Additionally, the Board undertook a reclassification of its director classes to ensure more equal distribution of members. As part of this process, Lynne Doughtie resigned from her Class I directorship and was simultaneously reappointed as a Class III director. This move was purely for the purpose of rebalancing the board's class structure, with no impact on her committee roles or continuity of service. Investors should note these are administrative and governance-related changes, with no immediate implications for Workday's operational or financial performance based on this filing.

Apr 25, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 26, 2024)

On February 26, 2024, Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY) disclosed that it had signed a definitive merger agreement on February 23, 2024 to acquire all outstanding capital stock of HiredScore, Inc., a provider of AI-powered talent orchestration software. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory approvals. Workday expects the transaction to close in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2025, which ends April 30, 2024. The filing itself is brief: it is a Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events), with the substance contained in the attached press release. Strategically, the deal is intended to strengthen Workday's talent acquisition and internal mobility offerings by combining its Talent Management and Skills Cloud products with HiredScore's recruiting, candidate-matching, and workforce-mobility capabilities. Management positions the combined product around "responsible AI" with human decision-making at the center, an increasingly important theme given regulatory and reputational scrutiny of AI in hiring. The filing does not disclose the purchase price, financial terms, or expected revenue or earnings contribution, so investors cannot yet assess the deal's financial materiality from this document. For investors, the key takeaways are that this is a tuck-in acquisition of a specialized AI capability rather than a transformational transaction, and that the near-term items to monitor are regulatory clearance, the closing announcement, and any disclosure of consideration and integration costs. The forward-looking statements flag customary risks, including the possibility that the deal does not close, failure to realize expected benefits, and unanticipated acquisition-related expenses.

Feb 26, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 26, 2024)

Workday reported fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter and full-year results (quarter ended January 31, 2024) that showed strong top-line growth and expanding profitability. Q4 total revenue was $1.9 billion, up 17% year over year, with subscription revenue of $1.8 billion, up 18%. Full-year total revenue reached $7.3 billion (up 17%) and subscription revenue $6.6 billion (up 19%). Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 23.9% in the quarter and 24.0% for the year, versus 18.5% and 19.5% a year earlier. Total subscription backlog grew 27% to $20.9 billion, and free cash flow rose to $1.9 billion from $1.3 billion. GAAP results were flattered by a one-time $1.1 billion release of the valuation allowance on U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets, which produced a Q4 GAAP net income of $1.19 billion and diluted EPS of $4.42. GAAP operating income was modest at $183 million for the full year (2.5% margin), with share-based compensation of $1.4 billion the main reason GAAP profitability lags non-GAAP. Investors should therefore focus on operating cash flow and non-GAAP metrics rather than the reported EPS spike, which is non-recurring. Management reiterated fiscal 2025 subscription revenue guidance of $7.725 billion to $7.775 billion (17% to 18% growth) and expects a non-GAAP operating margin of about 24.5%. The company also announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization running 18 months, after repurchasing about $423 million of stock in fiscal 2024, and a pending acquisition of HiredScore. Leadership changed as Carl Eschenbach became CEO effective February 1, 2024, while co-founder Aneel Bhusri moved to executive chair.

Feb 26, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 31, 2024)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) disclosed in this 8-K, filed January 31, 2024, the completion of a previously announced leadership succession plan. Carl Eschenbach becomes Workday's sole Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2024, the start of fiscal year 2025, ending the co-CEO structure he shared with co-founder Aneel Bhusri since December 2022. Bhusri moves to Executive Chair of the Board, where he remains an active executive officer focused on advising on innovation and the future direction of Workday's applications and technology platform, and serves as a strategic advisor to Eschenbach. The filing states that no changes were made to either executive's compensation or benefits, and Bhusri's equity awards will continue to vest under their existing terms. The filing also reports that Chief Operating Officer James Bozzini will step down effective the same transition date and become Executive Director of Enterprise Transformation. Workday does not plan to appoint a new COO for now, and some of his responsibilities will be absorbed by other members of management. For investors, this is a notable reduction in the senior executive structure, though the company frames it as a deliberate choice rather than a near-term gap. The accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) highlights operating momentum during Eschenbach's tenure as co-CEO, including more than 65 million users under contract, over 10,000 global customers, more than 50% of the Fortune 500 as customers, and EMEA ARR exceeding $1 billion. Retail and hospitality joined financial services in surpassing $1 billion in ARR. These are company-reported figures and were not independently verified in the filing. The press release also contains forward-looking statements subject to risks detailed in Workday's SEC filings.

Jan 31, 2024 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 1, 2023)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has filed an 8-K report on November 30, 2023, detailing an amendment and restatement of its Executive Severance and Change in Control Policy. The updated policy, effective November 29, 2023, aims to provide enhanced compensation and benefits to certain senior management employees in the event of termination without Cause outside of a Change in Control (CIC) period. This provides a clearer framework for executive retention and a safety net for leadership during uncertain employment circumstances. The key changes focus on outlining specific severance packages, including cash payments, accelerated equity vesting, and COBRA continuation coverage, depending on whether the termination occurs with or without a Change in Control event. Notably, the CEO receives enhanced benefits in both scenarios. These provisions are contingent upon the execution of a separation and release agreement and ensure that eligible executives receive either the benefits under the new policy or any pre-existing superior arrangements.

Dec 1, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 28, 2023)

Workday reported fiscal Q3 2024 results (quarter ended October 31, 2023) that beat its growth trajectory and expanded profitability. Total revenues were $1.87 billion, up 16.7% year over year, and subscription revenues were $1.69 billion, up 18.1%. GAAP operating income swung to $87.9 million (4.7% margin) from an operating loss of $26.3 million a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.43 versus a loss of $0.29. Non-GAAP operating margin reached 24.8%, up from 19.7%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.53 versus $0.99. Forward visibility also strengthened. Total subscription revenue backlog rose 30.9% to $18.45 billion, and 12-month subscription backlog grew 21.9% to $6.05 billion. Operating cash flow was $450.8 million and free cash flow was $390.8 million, both up year over year. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $6.88 billion at quarter end. Management raised its fiscal 2024 subscription revenue guidance to $6.598 billion (about 19% growth) and its non-GAAP operating margin guidance to 23.8%. Investors should note that the non-GAAP figures exclude roughly $349 million of quarterly share-based compensation, which is a large cost, and that the company began repurchasing stock in the period, spending $144.7 million in the quarter. Total debt of about $2.98 billion is unchanged from the prior fiscal year-end. The filing itself is a routine earnings release furnished under Item 2.02, and it is not deemed filed for Exchange Act liability purposes.

Nov 28, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Sep 7, 2023)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) has filed an 8-K report on September 7, 2023, announcing the immediate resignation of Lee J. Styslinger III from its Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2023. The company explicitly states that this departure is not due to any disagreements with management, the Board, or related to Workday's operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Styslinger will transition to an advisory role, indicating a continued, albeit different, relationship with the company.

Sep 7, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 24, 2023)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) reported fiscal 2024 second-quarter results for the quarter ended July 31, 2023, showing total revenue of $1.79 billion, up 16.3% year over year, and subscription revenue of $1.62 billion, up 18.8%. Growth in both 24-month subscription revenue backlog ($10.27 billion, up 22.7%) and total subscription revenue backlog ($17.85 billion, up 32.5%) points to strong forward visibility. GAAP operating income turned positive at $36.3 million (2.0% margin) versus a $34.1 million operating loss a year earlier, and GAAP net income was $78.7 million, or $0.30 per share, compared with a loss of $0.25 per share in the prior-year quarter. Operating cash flow rose to $425.3 million from $114.4 million. Non-GAAP operating income was $421.4 million, or 23.6% of revenue, versus 19.6% a year earlier, and management raised its fiscal 2024 subscription revenue guidance to $6.570–$6.590 billion (about 18% growth) and its non-GAAP operating margin guidance to 23.5%. Third-quarter subscription revenue guidance of $1.678–$1.680 billion implies roughly 17% growth. Investors should note that the gap between GAAP and non-GAAP profitability remains large, driven by share-based compensation of $351.9 million in the quarter, which is excluded from non-GAAP results. The company also ended the quarter with $6.66 billion in cash and marketable securities, and it repurchased $138.6 million of common stock during the period. The filing is a furnishing under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 (press release), not a filed document for Section 18 purposes. The filing contains no new risk disclosures beyond the forward-looking statement list referenced in the press release, which cites macroeconomic conditions, competition, AI regulation, and IT spending delays as key risks.

Aug 24, 2023 8-K

Shareholder Matters

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 26, 2023)

This 8-K filing from Workday, Inc. reports on the outcomes of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 22, 2023. The meeting saw strong participation, with approximately 97.22% of eligible votes represented, indicating significant shareholder engagement. All management-proposed proposals received substantial support, including the election of four Class II directors to the Board, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. While the company's proposals were overwhelmingly approved, a notable outcome was the rejection of a specific stockholder proposal concerning an amendment to Workday's Bylaws. This suggests that while shareholders are largely aligned with the company's governance and financial oversight, there may be differing views on certain bylaw modifications. Investors should note the strong endorsement of the board and auditor, reinforcing confidence in the company's current leadership and financial reporting structure.

Jun 26, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 25, 2023)

Workday (WDAY) reported fiscal 2024 first-quarter results for the period ended April 30, 2023, via an 8-K furnishing Exhibit 99.1. Total revenue rose 17.4% year over year to $1.68 billion, and subscription revenue grew 20.1% to $1.53 billion. Growth was broad-based across the subscription business, and total subscription revenue backlog rose 31.6% to $16.65 billion, with 24-month subscription backlog up 22.9% to $9.79 billion. Backlog growth ahead of revenue growth points to sustained demand visibility for coming quarters. Profitability improved markedly on a non-GAAP basis. Non-GAAP operating income was $395.9 million, or 23.5% of revenue, versus 20.1% a year earlier. GAAP operating loss narrowed to $19.8 million (-1.2% margin) from $72.8 million, and GAAP net income was essentially breakeven at $136 thousand, compared with a $102.2 million loss a year ago. Share-based compensation of $369.5 million remains the main gap between GAAP and non-GAAP results, and investors should weigh it as a real economic cost. Operating cash flow was $277.3 million, down from $439.7 million, reflecting seasonal working-capital timing, and the company ended the quarter with $6.33 billion in cash and marketable securities against roughly $2.98 billion of noncurrent debt. Management raised the low end of its fiscal 2024 subscription revenue guidance to $6.550–$6.575 billion (about 18% growth) and guided second-quarter subscription revenue to $1.611–$1.613 billion (also about 18% growth). The non-GAAP operating margin outlook was held at 23%. The company also announced that Zane Rowe was appointed chief financial officer, and it highlighted AI and machine learning product launches. The press release is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

May 25, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 25, 2023)

Workday (WDAY) has announced a leadership change in its finance function. On May 19, 2023, the Board appointed Zane Rowe, most recently CFO of VMware (2016 to June 2023), as Chief Financial Officer effective June 12, 2023. Incumbent CFO Barbara Larson is stepping down from that role on the same date. She remains an Executive Vice President through November 1, 2023 and then serves as a consultant through July 8, 2024. The transition is announced as a planned, orderly handoff, with Larson described as stepping back to spend more time with her family. For investors, the key items are continuity of finance leadership, the cost of the hire, and the retention and change-in-control protections built into Rowe's package. Rowe's offer includes a $700,000 base salary, a $2,000,000 signing bonus (paid in two installments and subject to clawback if he is terminated for Cause or resigns without Good Reason within one year), and eligibility for a cash incentive plan with a 50% target bonus. He also receives two restricted stock unit grants, each valued at $18,000,000 on the grant date: a four-year RSU Award and a two-year Sign-On Award. Together these equity grants total $36 million. Rowe's severance protection is a 12-month base salary payment, a cash incentive payout equal to 50% of base salary, and accelerated vesting of the next 12 months of equity if he is terminated without Cause within two years of the transition date. Larson's transition agreement keeps her salary and bonus eligibility in place through the transition period. She forfeits a 2023 restricted stock award of 51,258 shares, and her other equity awards continue to vest through the consulting period. The filing shows the company is managing a planned succession rather than responding to a crisis. The main points to monitor are how the new CFO's oversight of finance, internal audit, and investor relations is executed, and whether the large sign-on equity package aligns his interests with long-term shareholder value. Investors should also watch for any change in guidance or reporting cadence following the transition.

May 25, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 3, 2023)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) announced on March 3, 2023, the adoption of its new Omnibus Bonus Plan by its Compensation Committee. This plan is designed to incentivize and reward employees based on the achievement of specific company performance targets. It grants the Committee broad discretion in setting these performance goals and determining the nature of the awards, which will primarily be in cash or its equivalent.

Mar 3, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 27, 2023)

Workday's fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full-year results show a company still growing rapidly at scale but not yet solidly profitable on a GAAP basis. Q4 total revenue was $1.65 billion, up 19.6% year over year, and subscription revenue was $1.50 billion, up 21.7%. Q4 GAAP operating loss narrowed to $89.0 million (-5.4% margin) from $101.0 million a year earlier, while non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 18.5% from 17.2%. For the full year, total revenue reached $6.22 billion (+21.0%) and subscription revenue $5.57 billion (+22.5%), with GAAP operating loss of $222.2 million and GAAP net loss of $366.7 million, or $1.44 per share, versus net income of $29.4 million in fiscal 2022. Share-based compensation of $1.29 billion is the main gap between GAAP and non-GAAP results, and investors should weigh it heavily. Forward indicators were encouraging. Total subscription revenue backlog rose 28.4% to $16.45 billion, and 24-month subscription backlog rose 21.3% to $9.68 billion, supporting visibility into future revenue. Operating cash flow was $1.66 billion, roughly flat year over year, and cash plus marketable securities totaled $6.12 billion at January 31, 2023. Management maintained the midpoint of fiscal 2024 subscription revenue guidance at $6.525 to $6.575 billion (17% to 18% growth) and raised the non-GAAP operating margin outlook to 23.0%. Part of that margin increase comes from a change in the useful life policy for servers and network equipment, which is an accounting change rather than purely operational improvement. Leadership is also transitioning, with Carl Eschenbach becoming sole CEO in January 2024 and Aneel Bhusri moving to executive chair. Balance sheet changes merit attention. Total debt, noncurrent, rose to $2.98 billion from $0.62 billion after a $2.98 billion debt issuance, while the prior-year current debt of $1.22 billion was repaid. The company also began repurchasing stock, with $74.7 million of buybacks in the fourth quarter. Management cautioned that the operating environment will remain uncertain in the near term, and the filing's forward-looking risk factors include macroeconomic pressure, inflation, rising interest rates, and competitive pricing.

Feb 27, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 27, 2023)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed an 8-K on February 27, 2023 to disclose two leadership changes and one board appointment, all made effective February 23, 2023. The Board appointed Mark J. Hawkins, former President and CFO of Salesforce.com, as a Class II independent director, to stand for election at the 2023 Annual Meeting. He received a one-time RSU grant valued at $750,000, with one-fourth vesting March 5, 2024 and the remainder vesting quarterly over the following twelve quarters. He has not yet been assigned to any board committee. This is a governance and talent update rather than a financial disclosure: the filing contains no earnings, revenue, guidance, or balance sheet data. On the executive side, Robynne Sisco stepped down as Co-President, effective immediately, and moved to Vice Chair to focus on supporting the global sales team for the office of the CFO. Sayan Chakraborty, a Workday veteran since its 2015 acquisition of GridCraft and currently EVP of Product and Technology, was appointed Co-President alongside Doug Robinson. Chakraborty's appointment consolidates product and technology leadership and reinforces the company's emphasis on AI and machine learning, which the press release highlights as core to its strategy. For investors, the key takeaways are continuity and strategic emphasis. The changes reinforce Workday's focus on its financial management franchise and AI/ML product direction, and the addition of a seasoned CFO-level director adds finance expertise to the board. The filing does not signal any change in financial performance, and the stated rationale is strategic rather than a response to operational problems. Investors may nonetheless monitor how the co-president structure and the sales leadership transition execute over time.

Feb 27, 2023 8-K

Corporate ChangesExhibits & Filings

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 31, 2023)

On January 31, 2023, Workday (WDAY) disclosed under Item 8.01 that it is eliminating roles affecting approximately 3.0% of its global workforce as part of a realignment of resources. Management framed the move as positioning the company for continued growth: investing in strategic areas, aligning resources to business priorities, optimizing certain areas for operational efficiency, and responding to customer and market demands. The filing attaches a note from Co-CEOs Aneel Bhusri and Carl Eschenbach (Exhibit 99.1) stating that most reductions will occur in the Product & Technology organization, that notifications were expected to be completed by end of day January 31 Pacific Time, and that the cuts are not the result of over-hiring. For investors, the key takeaways are the scale and the forward guidance on workforce. The 3% reduction is a modest but meaningful cost action, and the company stated it expects to increase its global headcount in fiscal 2024 and does not plan similar-sized actions in the foreseeable future. Severance terms were disclosed for U.S. employees (three months of pay, two additional weeks per year of service, stock vesting through April 2023, FY23 bonus eligibility, and six months of medical benefit continuation), with comparable packages abroad based on local standards. The filing does not quantify the expected cost of the restructuring or the expected savings, so the financial impact on margins and results cannot be determined from this document alone. The Co-CEOs acknowledged a challenging global economic environment while expressing confidence in the company's fundamentals. The filing includes forward-looking statements about the expected benefits of the cuts and future hiring plans, and it refers investors to Workday's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2022 for associated risk factors. Investors should monitor subsequent disclosures, including the next earnings report and any charges recorded for severance, for quantification of the restructuring's effect.

Jan 31, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Jan 27, 2023)

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on January 27, 2023, to announce significant amendments to its bylaws. These changes, effective immediately, are largely in response to new SEC rules regarding universal proxy cards and recent updates to Delaware corporate law, alongside a periodic review of the company's governance practices. The primary focus of the amendments is to enhance and clarify the procedures for director nominations and the proposal of business at stockholder meetings. Investors should note the introduction of more stringent disclosure requirements for stockholders seeking to nominate directors or present business, including detailed information on beneficial ownership, material litigation, and relationships with Workday or its competitors. These updates aim to align Workday's governance with current regulatory expectations and best practices for robust corporate oversight.

Jan 27, 2023 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Dec 20, 2022)

Workday (WDAY) announced on December 20, 2022 that Carl Eschenbach, a Workday director since 2018 and a former VMware president and COO, has been appointed co-Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. He will serve alongside co-founder and chair Aneel Bhusri through January 2024, Workday's fiscal year end. At that point, the Board expects Eschenbach to become sole CEO, with Bhusri moving to a full-time executive chair role. Co-CEO Chano Fernandez is stepping down from the co-CEO role and the Board, and will remain with the company through April 2023 before transitioning to retirement. Workday reaffirmed its Q4 fiscal 2023 guidance and its preliminary fiscal 2024 outlook from November 29, 2022. For investors, the key takeaways are the leadership continuity and the defined succession timeline. Eschenbach's compensation package is heavily weighted toward performance and retention. It includes a $50 million new-hire RSU, a $50 million-equivalent PVU award vesting only if stock price hurdles of 25%, 50%, and 75% above a baseline are met, a $10 million special RSU, and a $5 million additional special RSU conditioned on a $2 million open-market stock purchase. Clawback provisions apply to the special awards if he departs for cause or without good reason within two years. The equity structure ties a substantial share of his reward to shareholder value creation, which is a shareholder-aligned design. The filing does not disclose the reasons for the leadership change beyond Fernandez's stated lack of disagreement with the company. Investors should watch execution during the dual-CEO period, the timing of the transition to sole CEO in January 2024, and whether Eschenbach's outside board commitments are reduced as planned. The filing also notes that Eschenbach's employment agreement will be filed with the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023.

Dec 20, 2022 8-K

Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 29, 2022)

Workday (WDAY) reported fiscal Q3 2023 results (quarter ended October 31, 2022) that showed strong top-line growth alongside a GAAP operating loss. Total revenues were $1.60 billion, up 20.5% year over year, and subscription revenues were $1.43 billion, up 22.3%. The 24-month subscription revenue backlog reached $8.62 billion (up 21.1%), and total subscription revenue backlog reached $14.10 billion (up 28.5%), which supports visibility into future revenue. GAAP operating loss was $26.3 million (-1.6% margin) versus operating income of $23.9 million a year earlier, and GAAP net loss per share was $0.29. Non-GAAP operating income was $314.2 million (19.7% margin), down from 25.0% a year ago, reflecting heavier cost investment. Operating cash flow was $408.7 million and cash plus marketable securities totaled $5.49 billion. Management raised the low end of fiscal 2023 subscription revenue guidance to $5.555-$5.557 billion (about 22% growth) and raised the non-GAAP operating margin outlook to 19.2%. The company also announced a new share repurchase program of up to $500 million of Class A common stock with an 18-month term. Management framed it as a signal that its shares are undervalued and as a way to offset future dilution from employee stock issuance. The program is not an obligation and may be suspended at any time. For investors, the key tension is strong growth and backlog against thin GAAP profitability, a rising debt load (noncurrent debt of about $2.97 billion after a 2022 refinancing), and an uncertain macroeconomic environment that management acknowledged.

Nov 29, 2022 8-K