Not independent
Tenure on this board
30.1 yrs
Meeting calendar
BSY · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 21, 2026
Bentley Systems Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eight directors; advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (Say-on-Pay); and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$9.8B
1Y TSR
-45.8%
Board grade
C
Record date
Mar 31, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eight director nominees (Gregory S. Bentley, Keith A. Bentley, Barry J. Bentley, Raymond B. Bentley, Nicholas H. Cumins, Kirk B. Griswold, Janet B. Haugen and Brian F. Hughes) to serve one-year terms.
- 2
Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory Say-on-Pay vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 3
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (KPMG LLP
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Not independent
Tenure on this board
42.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
42.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
11.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
24.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.8 yrs
Also a director at
Ncr Voyix Corp (VYX)West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Also a director at
Gpgi Inc (GPGI)Resolute Holdings Management Inc (RHLD)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.4% | 10,425,420 | $366M |
| 2 | Swedbank AB | 3.0% | 9,000,000 | $316M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.0% | 8,986,799 | $316M |
| 4 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 2.6% | 7,990,057 | $281M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.2% | 6,591,837 | $232M |
| 6 | KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.0% | 5,996,648 | $211M |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.6% | 4,916,736 | $173M |
| 8 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 1.6% | 4,781,449 | $168M |
| 9 | Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 1.5% | 4,661,346 | $164M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.5% | 4,460,733 | $157M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Bentley Systems Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Bentley Systems Inc (BSY) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Bentley Systems Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Bentley Systems Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Bentley Systems Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Bentley Systems Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bentley Systems Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Bentley Systems Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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