Viasat Inc. Announces 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened

• Viasat, Inc. announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on September 3, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class III directors—Mark Dankberg, William LaPlante and Michael Paull—and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. The meeting also included a non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

Key Details

• Director elections (votes recorded):
  • Mark Dankberg: For 109,226,749; Withheld 5,668,136; Broker non‑votes 12,400,742
  • William LaPlante: For 113,773,426; Withheld 1,121,459; Broker non‑votes 12,400,742
  • Michael Paull: For 111,296,455; Withheld 3,598,430; Broker non‑votes 12,400,742
• Auditor ratification: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified — For 123,004,943; Against 3,880,470; Abstentions 410,214.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (non‑binding): For 111,567,560; Against 2,768,292; Abstentions 559,033; Broker non‑votes 12,400,742.

Why It Matters

• Board continuity and governance: The election results confirm the continued service of the three Class III directors, which affects board composition and oversight going forward.
• Audit oversight: Ratification of PwC means the same independent accounting firm will audit Viasat’s financials for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
• Shareholder feedback on pay: The advisory vote on executive compensation was held and tallied (non‑binding), providing a formal measure of investor sentiment about Viasat’s pay practices.

This filing reports vote outcomes only; it does not announce changes to management, financial results, or material transactions.