ZIFF DAVIS, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• Ziff Davis, Inc. announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 via a press release dated May 7, 2026, and filed that release as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8‑K (Item 2.02).
• The company will host its Q1 2026 earnings call and webcast on May 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET and will present portions of its May 2026 Investor Presentation (filed as Exhibit 99.2) (Item 7.01).
• At its virtual Annual Meeting on May 6, 2026, all eight director nominees were elected (Item 5.07), the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for 2026 was ratified, and the advisory vote on executive compensation was approved.

Key Details

• Quarter covered: Q1 ended March 31, 2026; press release dated May 7, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1); investor presentation dated May 2026 (Exhibit 99.2).
• Directors elected: Vivek Shah; Sarah Fay; Jana Barsten; Trace Harris; William Brian Kretzmer; Kirk McDonald; Neville Ray; Scott C. Taylor. (All nominees elected.)
• Auditor ratification vote: For 33,773,584; Against 798,651; Abstain 48,474.
• Advisory say-on-pay vote: For 26,434,660; Against 3,683,923; Abstain 36,317; Broker non‑votes 4,416,923.

Why It Matters

• The preliminary Q1 results and the investor presentation are the company’s first public financial signals for 2026 quarter-to-date; investors should review the May 7 press release and the May 8 webcast for revenue, profit, and guidance details.
• Re-appointment of KPMG and the re-election of the full slate of directors maintain continuity in financial oversight and governance.
• The advisory pay vote passed with clear support but notable opposition, which may be relevant for governance-focused investors monitoring executive compensation practices.