Ceva Inc

1. 1

   Election of Seven Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Election of seven director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified.

2. 2

   Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Non‑binding, advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (CD&A, compensation tables and narrative).

   More detail

   This proposal asks shareholders to cast a non‑binding advisory vote to approve the disclosure and structure of the Company’s named executive officer (NEO) compensation as presented in the proxy. Management is seeking this advisory approval to confirm stockholder support for its pay philosophy and practices, which emphasize pay‑for‑performance through a significant weighting of performance‑based equity (PSUs) and incentive cash tied to revenue and non‑GAAP operating income targets, capped payouts, and supplemental discretionary targets. The proxy materials provide context showing that roughly half of executive equity awards are performance‑based, PSU metrics include licensing revenues and relative TSR against industry indices, and annual cash incentives are tied to clearly specified targets with thresholds and caps; management argues these features align executives with long‑term shareholder value. The board’s recommendation to vote FOR is supported by the compensation committee’s independent advisor engagement, peer benchmarking, adoption of clawback and stock ownership guidelines, and the company’s disclosure of past say‑on‑pay results (approximately 84% support in 2025). The vote is advisory only and not binding, but management states it will consider the outcome when setting future compensation. Key governance considerations include the use of multiple performance metrics (revenue, operating income, relative TSR), the recent modification of long‑term PSU periods (extension of certain 2023 PSUs), and employment agreements that include certain change‑in‑control protections; these factors may be material to investors assessing pay alignment. Potential critiques include heavy reliance on subjective discretionary components (15% discretionary weighting), adjustments for non‑GAAP measures, and the extension/modification of prior PSU performance periods which could be viewed as management‑friendly. The Company emphasizes engagement with large holders and that its compensation committee monitors investor feedback; investors should weigh historical say‑on‑pay support, the specific PSU calibration and performance outcomes (e.g., 2025 PSU results), and the broader governance context when evaluating the proposal. From a risk perspective, the compensation framework contains guardrails (caps, clawback, multi‑year vesting) intended to limit excessive short‑term risk‑taking, but analysts should review how non‑GAAP adjustments and discretionary payouts were applied in practice.

3. 3

   Ratification of Selection of Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer (a member of Ernst & Young Global) as Independent Auditors for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the audit committee’s selection of Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer (a member of Ernst & Young Global) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

4. 4

   To Transact Such Other Business as May Properly Come Before the Annual Meeting

   Management

   Consider and vote on any other matters properly presented at the meeting, including motions to adjourn or postpone the meeting.

   More detail

   This is a catch‑all, procedural proposal allowing the meeting to consider and act upon any other business properly brought before stockholders at the annual meeting, including procedural motions such as postponements or adjournments. The proxy statement explicitly notes the board currently knows of no other business to be transacted, and it grants the named proxy holders discretionary authority to vote on any other matters if they arise, subject to any instructions a stockholder provides. For investors, this item is not a substantive proposal but an important governance contingency: it gives management and proxies the ability to address unexpected procedural or substantive items that could arise before or at the meeting. The company’s voting rules, quorum requirements, and broker discretionary voting policies (including the treatment of broker non‑votes) affect how any unplanned proposals would be resolved; notably, brokers do not have discretionary authority on non‑routine matters such as director elections or say‑on‑pay. Because the proxy holders have discretion, the practical effect is that shareholders who wish to influence any ad hoc item should submit voting instructions in advance. From a risk and disclosure standpoint, the company’s statement that it knows of no other business reduces likelihood of surprise items, but investors should monitor the meeting materials and any supplemental disclosures or filings prior to the meeting date. If a significant, unforeseen proposal were presented, corporate governance analysts would evaluate whether management’s handling respected disclosure and shareholder voting rights, including whether sufficient time was provided for consideration and whether the matter should have been included in proxy materials for informed voting.

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When is the Ceva Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Ceva Inc (CEVA) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

What is the record date for the Ceva Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Ceva Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, April 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Ceva Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 7 director nominees at the Ceva Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Ceva Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Ceva Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.