Yext, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Yext, Inc. filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) on February 24, 2026, disclosing that its compensation committee approved cash retention bonuses for two named executive officers. The company approved a $28,280 lump-sum bonus for Darryl Bond (Chief Financial Officer) and a $310,065 lump-sum bonus for Ho Shin (EVP & General Counsel). The bonuses are to be paid on the first payroll date following the end of fiscal 2027.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 24, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 5.02).
• Approved by: Compensation committee of Yext's board of directors.
• Payments: Lump-sum cash bonuses to be paid on the first payroll date after fiscal 2027 ends.
• Amounts: Darryl Bond (CFO) $28,280; Ho Shin (EVP & General Counsel) $310,065; total $338,345.

Why It Matters This disclosure notifies investors of planned executive cash retention payments that will occur after fiscal 2027 and may affect future cash compensation expense and cash flow. It also signals the company’s effort to retain key executives. The amounts and timing are specific and transparent, allowing investors to factor these scheduled cash outflows into their assessments of Yext’s governance and compensation practices.