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Workday, Inc. 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 11, 2020)

Filed June 11, 2020For Securities:WDAY

Summary

This 8-K filing from Workday, Inc. (WDAY) details the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 9, 2020. The meeting was well-attended, with approximately 97.86% of eligible votes represented, indicating strong shareholder engagement. Key outcomes include the election of four Class II directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2021, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. Investors should note the overwhelming support for all proposals. The directors were elected with a significant majority of votes, the appointment of the auditor was overwhelmingly ratified, and executive compensation received advisory approval from a substantial portion of shareholders. These results suggest continued confidence from the shareholder base in the company's leadership and governance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Workday held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 9, 2020, with strong shareholder participation (97.86% of eligible votes represented).
  • 2Four Class II directors were successfully elected to serve until the 2023 annual meeting.
  • 3Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as Workday's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021.
  • 4The appointment of the auditor, Ernst & Young LLP, received very strong support with minimal votes against or abstentions.
  • 5Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to Workday's named executive officers.
  • 6Director Michael C. Bush and Michael A. Stankey received exceptionally high 'Votes For' percentages, indicating strong personal support.
  • 7Broker non-votes were present across all proposals, a common occurrence in shareholder meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main outcomes were the election of four Class II directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2021, and the advisory approval of executive compensation. All proposals received strong shareholder support.

Shareholder turnout was very high, with approximately 97.86% of eligible votes represented either in person or by proxy. This indicates substantial engagement from Workday's shareholders.

The filing shows overwhelming support for both the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP and the advisory approval of executive compensation. While there were votes against and abstentions, the 'Votes For' clearly dominated, suggesting no significant shareholder dissatisfaction on these specific matters.

Broker non-votes occur when a broker holding shares in 'street name' for a beneficial owner does not vote on a particular proposal because they did not receive instructions from the beneficial owner. They are common in shareholder meetings and, depending on the proposal, may not count towards the total votes cast. In this case, they were present for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation votes.