Paycom Software Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened

• Paycom Software, Inc. (PAYC) filed an 8‑K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held May 4, 2026. A total of 40,329,302.78 shares were present in person or represented by proxy. Two Class I director nominees, the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, and an advisory vote on executive compensation were submitted and voted on.

Key Details

• Director elections (each elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting):
  • Sharen J. Turney — For: 22,025,798.98; Against: 12,647,730.33; Abstentions: 97,761.77; Broker non‑votes: 5,558,011.69 (For ≈ 63.35% of shares voted).
  • J.C. Watts, Jr. — For: 25,772,682.13; Against: 8,962,923.19; Abstentions: 35,685.77; Broker non‑votes: 5,558,011.69 (For ≈ 74.16% of shares voted).
• Auditor ratification:
  • Grant Thornton LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 — For: 40,006,177.47; Against: 307,228.31; Abstentions: 15,897.00 (For ≈ 99.19% of shares voted).
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay):
  • For: 21,125,671.91; Against: 13,610,087.13; Abstentions: 35,563.04; Broker non‑votes: 5,557,980.69 (For ≈ 60.78% of shares voted).
• Report signed May 7, 2026 by Robert D. Foster, Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters

• Investors get the official outcomes of key governance votes: both director nominees were elected, the company’s auditor was overwhelmingly ratified, and the board’s executive compensation policy received advisory approval (majority but with notable opposition). These results affect board composition, auditor oversight, and corporate governance signals that investors use when assessing company stewardship.