Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG)Arlo Technologies Inc (ARLO)
Meeting calendar
BLZE · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Backblaze Inc
1 nominee · 2 ballot items.
Stockholders will vote to elect one Class II director (Jocelyn Carter-Miller) and to ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Market cap
$793M
1Y TSR
+160.1%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Apr 1, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 26, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Class II Director — Jocelyn Carter‑Miller
ManagementBoard: FORElect Jocelyn Carter‑Miller as a Class II director to hold office until the 2029 annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — Deloitte & Touche LLP
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Backblaze’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot1
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.9% | 2,344,447 | $8M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.3% | 1,980,286 | $7M |
| 3 | Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC | 3.3% | 1,961,283 | $7M |
| 4 | ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.7% | 1,638,568 | $6M |
| 5 | Whetstone Capital Advisors, LLC | 2.5% | 1,520,055 | $5M |
| 6 | AWM Investment Company, Inc.Activist | 2.3% | 1,400,166 | $5M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.2% | 1,331,581 | $5M |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 2.0% | 1,172,657 | $4M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.9% | 1,140,980 | $4M |
| 10 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.9% | 1,112,650 | $4M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Backblaze Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Backblaze Inc (BLZE) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Backblaze Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Backblaze Inc 2026 meeting is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Backblaze Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 1 director nominee at the Backblaze Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Backblaze Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the Backblaze Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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