Backblaze, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Backblaze, Inc. on May 26, 2026. The meeting was conducted via live webcast. As of the record date of April 1, 2026, 41,732,676 shares of Class A common stock were present or represented by proxy, constituting over 69.53% of the voting power and establishing a quorum.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Stockholders voted on two proposals with the following outcomes:
- Proposal One: Election of Class II Director
- Nominee: Jocelyn Carter-Miller
- Term: Until the 2029 annual meeting or until a successor is elected.
- Vote Results: 17,716,763 For; 8,798,882 Against; 43,583 Abstained; 15,173,448 Broker Non-Votes.
- Outcome: Elected.
- Proposal Two: Ratification of Independent Public Accounting Firm
- Firm: Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Term: Fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Vote Results: 40,101,662 For; 467,994 Against; 1,163,020 Abstained; N/A Broker Non-Votes.
- Outcome: Ratified.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the definitive proxy statement filed on April 15, 2026, for detailed background on the director nominee and auditor appointment.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (15,173,448) on the director election, indicating shares held by brokers that did not receive instructions from beneficial owners.
- Confirm the tenure of the newly elected director, Jocelyn Carter-Miller, which extends to the 2029 annual meeting.
- Review the upcoming fiscal year-end of December 31, 2026, for which Deloitte & Touche LLP has been ratified as the auditor.