Backblaze, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Backblaze, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders via live webcast on May 26, 2026 and filed an 8-K reporting the results. A quorum was present with 41,732,676 shares of Class A common stock represented, equal to over 69.53% of voting power as of April 1, 2026.
• Stockholders elected Jocelyn Carter-Miller as a Class II director to serve until the 2029 annual meeting (or until a successor is elected). Vote totals: For 17,716,763; Against 8,798,882; Abstained 43,583; Broker non-votes 15,173,448.
• Stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Vote totals: For 40,101,662; Against 467,994; Abstained 1,163,020.

Key Details

• Annual meeting date: May 26, 2026; 8-K filed May 27, 2026.
• Shares present/represented: 41,732,676 (over 69.53% of voting power as of April 1, 2026).
• Director term: Jocelyn Carter-Miller elected as Class II director through the 2029 annual meeting.
• Auditor ratified: Deloitte & Touche LLP approved for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The election confirms the Company’s board composition and continuity of governance through 2029 for the Class II seat, which can affect oversight and strategic direction.
• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP provides continuity in external audit coverage for fiscal 2026, relevant to investors monitoring accounting and financial reporting quality.
• No financial results, executive departures, mergers, or other material changes were reported in this 8-K — the filing documents routine corporate governance outcomes confirmed by shareholder votes.