Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Also a director at
Otg Acquisition Corp I (OTGA)Sequans Communications (SQNS)Chronoscale Corp (CHRN)
Meeting calendar
APLD · Annual meeting · Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Applied Digital Corp
6 nominees · 6 ballot items.
Election of six director nominees; ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026; advisory vote on executive compensation; amendment to the 2024 Equity Compensation Plan to increase shares by 15,000,000; amendment to the Articles to increase authorized common stock by 200,000,000; adjournment of the Annual Meeting to permit further solicitation and vote if necessary.
Market cap
$10.2B
1Y TSR
+296.2%
Board grade
C
Record date
Sep 8, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Nov 5, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot6
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of six director nominees to serve on the Board until the next annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORApprove on an advisory basis the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Amendment to the 2024 Incentive Plan to Increase Shares by 15,000,000
ManagementBoard: FORAmend the 2024 Equity Compensation Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder by 15,000,000.
- 5
Amendment to the Articles to Increase Authorized Shares by 200,000,000
ManagementBoard: FORAmend the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder by 200,000,000 shares.
- 6
Adjournment of the Annual Meeting
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the adjournment of the Annual Meeting to a later date or dates to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if necessary or appropriate.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot6
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Also a director at
Chronoscale Corp (CHRN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Also a director at
Hope Bancorp Inc (HOPE)Xponential Fitness Inc (XPOF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Also a director at
Chronoscale Corp (CHRN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.2 yrs
Also a director at
Otg Acquisition Corp I (OTGA)Sequans Communications (SQNS)Chronoscale Corp (CHRN)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hood River Capital Management LLC | 8.1% | 23,075,612 | $548M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.2% | 14,807,795 | $352M |
| 3 | Situational Awareness Partners LP | 4.7% | 13,478,438 | $320M |
| 4 | Situational Awareness LP | 4.7% | 13,478,438 | $320M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.8% | 10,775,681 | $256M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.4% | 9,852,373 | $234M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.6% | 7,361,983 | $175M |
| 8 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2.6% | 7,289,124 | $173M |
| 9 | Value Aligned Research Advisors, LLC | 2.3% | 6,668,311 | $158M |
| 10 | DBA TRADING, LLC | 2.0% | 5,576,235 | $132M |
Peers
Nearest market capOther Financial Services sector meetings6
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Applied Digital Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- Applied Digital Corp (APLD) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Applied Digital Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Applied Digital Corp 2025 meeting is Monday, September 8, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Applied Digital Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Applied Digital Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Applied Digital Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 6 proposals at the Applied Digital Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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