Dynatrace, Inc. Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened
Dynatrace, Inc. filed an 8-K on Aug. 27, 2026 reporting the results of its annual meeting held Aug. 26, 2026. Stockholders elected four Class I directors—Rick McConnell, Michael Capone, Stephen Lifshatz and George Riedel—to three-year terms, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027, and approved (on a non-binding, advisory basis) the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

Key Details

• Director elections (three-year terms through 2029):
  • Rick McConnell: 170,107,278 For; 65,680,576 Against; 1,391,439 Abstentions; 21,659,292 Broker Non-Votes.
  • Michael Capone: 149,285,296 For; 86,478,884 Against; 1,415,113 Abstentions; 21,659,292 Broker Non-Votes.
  • Stephen Lifshatz: 148,572,811 For; 87,184,818 Against; 1,421,664 Abstentions; 21,659,292 Broker Non-Votes.
  • George Riedel: 229,330,676 For; 7,634,311 Against; 214,306 Abstentions; 21,659,292 Broker Non-Votes.
• Auditor ratification: Ernst & Young LLP ratified for fiscal year ending Mar. 31, 2027 — 247,923,660 For; 10,564,983 Against; 349,942 Abstentions.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation: Approved non-bindingly — 219,597,331 For; 17,214,901 Against; 367,061 Abstentions; 21,659,292 Broker Non-Votes.
• No other matters were voted on at the meeting. The proxy statement describing these items was filed July 10, 2026.

Why It Matters
The votes finalize Dynatrace’s board composition and confirm its auditor, which affect corporate governance and oversight for the coming year. The non-binding approval of executive compensation signals shareholder sentiment on pay practices but does not legally change compensation; substantial broker non-votes indicate a notable portion of shares held by brokers did not vote on certain proposals. Investors tracking governance, board stability, or potential governance-related risks should note these outcomes.