Ziff Davis (ZD) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
26 Mar, 2026Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, with voting available online or virtually until May 5, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and annual report before voting.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of eight directors for the ensuing year, with all nominees recommended by the board.
Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2026.
Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) included.
Provision for other business to be addressed as may properly come before the meeting.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Eight director nominees listed: Vivek Shah, Sarah Fay, Jana Barsten, Trace Harris, William Brian Kretzmer, Kirk McDonald, Neville Ray, and Scott C. Taylor.
Directors to serve for one year terms until successors are elected and qualified.
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