Item 5.07 Submission of Maters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On February 12, 2026, Cerence Inc. (the "Company") held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). At the Annual Meeting, shareholders cast their votes on three proposals as follows:
Proposal 1:To elect six members of the Company's Board of Directors:
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Director Nominee
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker Non-Votes
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Kristi Ann Matus
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21,914,823
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259,099
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49,027
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10,669,339
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Brian Krzanich
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22,060,035
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129,212
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33,702
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10,669,339
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Marianne Budnik
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21,134,155
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1,048,307
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40,487
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10,669,339
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Douglas Davis
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22,040,245
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134,904
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47,800
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10,669,339
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Marion Harris
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22,059,610
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134,215
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29,124
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10,669,339
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Marcy Klevorn
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22,062,609
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119,397
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40,943
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10,669,339
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Proposal 2:To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker Non-Votes
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16,307,363
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4,815,899
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1,099,687
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10,669,339
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Proposal 3:To ratify the appointment of BDO USA PC as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026:
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For
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Against
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Abstain
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Broker Non-Votes
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32,356,572
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436,019
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99,697
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0
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