Appian Corporation Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 3, 2026, details the results of Appian Corporation's virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting was held to vote on five proposals regarding corporate governance, executive compensation, and equity plans. The record date for the meeting was April 8, 2026.
Key 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 stockholder voting outcomes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Approximately 92.79% of the combined voting power was present at the meeting, constituting a quorum. All five proposals were approved by stockholders:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Directors): All eight nominees were elected. Votes ranged from 310.15 million to 322.08 million "For" votes.
- Proposal 2 (Auditor Ratification): Stockholders ratified the selection of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Proposal 3 (Executive Compensation): The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved.
- Proposal 4 (Compensation Vote Frequency): Stockholders indicated a preference for annual advisory votes on executive compensation. The Board has determined to solicit such votes every year.
- Proposal 5 (Equity Incentive Plan): Stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for future guidance, management outlook, specific risks, or contingencies beyond the standard governance updates. The primary operational update is the confirmation of annual executive compensation advisory votes.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final terms of the Amended and Restated 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1) to understand potential dilution impacts.
- Review the definitive Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A) filed on April 22, 2026, for detailed executive compensation data referenced in Proposal 3.
- Confirm the appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the auditor for the 2026 fiscal year in subsequent filings.
- Monitor future 8-K filings for the formal adoption of the annual compensation vote frequency policy.