Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Meeting calendar
AZTA · Annual meeting · Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Azenta Inc
10 nominees · 4 ballot items.
The proxy includes four proposals: 1) election of ten directors; 2) advisory vote on named executive officer compensation; 3) amendment to increase shares reserved under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan by 2,750,000; and 4) ratification of PwC as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$1.2B
1Y TSR
-24.3%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Dec 3, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 28, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of the ten director nominees listed in this proxy statement.
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement.
- 3
Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of an amendment to increase the aggregate number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2020 Plan by 2,750,000.
- 4
Ratification of the Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Also a director at
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Independent
Tenure on this board
13.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Entrada Therapeutics Inc (TRDA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.5 yrs
Also a director at
Standard Biotools Inc (LAB)Repligen Corp (RGEN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Also a director at
Exagen Inc (XGN)Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Politan Capital Management LP | 10.0% | 4,622,450 | $98M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 9.5% | 4,386,525 | $93M |
| 3 | Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | 6.2% | 2,844,546 | $60M |
| 4 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.3% | 2,450,492 | $52M |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.4% | 2,014,353 | $43M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.0% | 1,828,291 | $39M |
| 7 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 3.9% | 1,785,885 | $38M |
| 8 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.8% | 1,762,423 | $37M |
| 9 | Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 3.5% | 1,613,426 | $34M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2% | 1,492,897 | $32M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Azenta Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Azenta Inc (AZTA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Azenta Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Azenta Inc 2026 meeting is Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Azenta Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Azenta Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Azenta Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Azenta Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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