Bentley Systems, Inc. 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report covers events occurring on May 21, 2026, and May 22, 2026. The filing details the results of the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only financial data disclosed is the declaration of a $0.07 per share cash dividend for the second quarter of 2026, payable on June 11, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 2, 2026.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The Annual Meeting resulted in the following outcomes:
- Election of Directors: All eight nominees were elected. Gregory S. Bentley, Keith A. Bentley, Barry J. Bentley, Raymond B. Bentley, Nicholas H. Cumins, Kirk B. Griswold, Janet B. Haugen, and Brian F. Hughes received majority support.
- Executive Compensation: The advisory vote to approve the compensation of Named Executive Officers passed with 532,030,070 votes for and 18,740,829 votes against.
- Independent Auditor: The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was ratified with 557,377,789 votes for and 7,093,035 votes against.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly reports on the completion of the Annual Meeting and the dividend declaration.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date of June 11, 2026, and the record date of June 2, 2026.
- Confirm the composition of the Board of Directors following the election of the eight nominees.
- Review the definitive proxy statement filed on April 10, 2026, for detailed descriptions of the proposals and executive compensation.
- Check the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration.