Independent
Tenure on this board
7.1 yrs
Also a director at
Octave Specialty Group Inc (OSG)Unum Group (UNM)
Meeting calendar
CRNC · Annual meeting · Thursday, February 12, 2026
Cerence Inc
6 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Three proposals for the Cerence 2026 Annual Meeting: (1) Election of six directors; (2) Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation; (3) Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA PC as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.
Market cap
$347M
1Y TSR
-24.7%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Dec 15, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 12, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of six director nominees named in the proxy statement to serve for one-year terms.
- 2
Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORApproval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, of the compensation of Cerence's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
- 3
Ratification of the appointment of independent registered public accounting firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of the appointment of BDO USA PC as Cerence's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot6
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Also a director at
F5 Inc (FFIV)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Also a director at
Verra Mobility Corp (VRRM)Oshkosh Corp (OSK)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.1 yrs
Also a director at
Northern Trust Corp (NTRS)Humana Inc (HUM)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | 5.3% | 2,407,398 | $27M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.7% | 2,130,781 | $24M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.1% | 1,838,294 | $21M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.7% | 1,675,786 | $19M |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.6% | 1,648,666 | $19M |
| 6 | No Street GP LP | 3.4% | 1,525,000 | $17M |
| 7 | One Fin Capital Management LP | 3.2% | 1,430,000 | $16M |
| 8 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2.9% | 1,293,308 | $15M |
| 9 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.8% | 1,247,831 | $14M |
| 10 | FEDERATED HERMES, INC. | 2.6% | 1,191,206 | $13M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Cerence Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Cerence Inc (CRNC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Cerence Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Cerence Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, December 15, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Cerence Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Cerence Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Cerence Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Cerence Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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