NASDAQ, INC. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Nasdaq, Inc. on June 16, 2026, regarding events occurring on June 10, 2026. The filing details the results of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It is a corporate governance report focused on shareholder voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders approved three key proposals at the Annual Meeting:
- Proposal 1: Election of Directors. All twelve nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. Voting results varied by nominee, with "Against" votes ranging from approximately 502,000 (Holden Spaht) to 30.3 million (Charlene T. Begley). Broker non-votes were consistent at 26,189,922 for all director nominees.
- Proposal 2: Executive Compensation. Shareholders approved the Company's executive compensation on an advisory basis. The vote was 357,897,727 "For" versus 13,506,434 "Against."
- Proposal 3: Auditor Ratification. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was 376,643,806 "For" versus 22,134,699 "Against."
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It strictly reports the procedural outcomes of the shareholder vote.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific vote counts for director nominee Charlene T. Begley, who received a significantly higher number of "Against" votes (30.3 million) compared to other nominees.
- Confirm the term end date for the newly elected directors (2027 Annual Meeting).
- Review the full proxy statement for details on the executive compensation plan approved in Proposal 2.
- Check subsequent filings for the Company's Q2 2026 financial results, as this 8-K does not contain financial data.