Cerence Inc.

02/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2026 15:02

Proxy Results (Form 8-K)

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:
Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
Kristi Ann Matus 21,914,823 259,099 49,027 10,669,339
Brian Krzanich 22,060,035 129,212 33,702 10,669,339
Marianne Budnik 21,134,155 1,048,307 40,487 10,669,339
Douglas Davis 22,040,245 134,904 47,800 10,669,339
Marion Harris 22,059,610 134,215 29,124 10,669,339
Marcy Klevorn 22,062,609 119,397 40,943 10,669,339
Proposal 2:To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers:
For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
16,307,363 4,815,899 1,099,687 10,669,339
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:
For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
32,356,572 436,019 99,697 0
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