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DBX · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 21, 2026

Dropbox Inc

7 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Election of seven directors; ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm; advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officers’ compensation (Say-on-Pay); approval of an amendment and restatement of the Articles to include a limited waiver of jury trials for internal actions and related ministerial changes.

Market cap
$7.1B
1Y TSR
+1.7%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 26, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 21, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect seven director nominees named in the proxy to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Dropbox’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding advisory approval of the compensation paid to Dropbox’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This advisory proposal asks stockholders to express a non-binding vote in favor of the company’s executive compensation programs as disclosed in the proxy. Management seeks this approval to confirm stockholder support for its pay philosophy, which emphasizes pay-for-performance through a mix of annual cash bonuses tied to revenue and non-GAAP operating margin and long-term equity incentives that align executives with long-term shareholder value. The board and talent and compensation committee view the Say-on-Pay vote as a key governance signal and will consider the outcome in future compensation decisions, though it is not binding. The company highlights that a large portion of NEO pay is ‘at-risk’—equity awards and performance-adjusted annual bonuses—and that the compensation consultant and peer group analyses inform pay decisions. The committee also points to stock ownership guidelines, clawback policies, and other governance features (e.g., independent committee, independent compensation consultant) as safeguards against excessive risk-taking. Given Dropbox’s recent financial performance and the design of the 2025 bonus metrics (revenue and non-GAAP operating margin with a defined funding matrix), the proposal centers on whether the structure and realized payouts appropriately reward management for performance. Investors evaluating the proposal should weigh the degree to which performance metrics were objective and challenging, the realized payouts relative to target, and the dilution/overhang from equity awards. While management emphasizes alignment and retention rationale, sophisticated investors will also consider pay quantum, one-time sign-on or advisory payments disclosed, and the effectiveness of clawback and severance provisions in preventing windfalls. A ‘for’ vote supports management’s current approach; significant opposition would likely trigger dialogue and potential program adjustments by the compensation committee.

  4. 4

    Approve Amendment and Restatement of Articles to Include Limited Jury Trial Waiver and Ministerial Revisions

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve an amendment and restatement of the Articles to include a limited waiver requiring that ‘‘internal actions’’ filed in Nevada state court be tried by the judge rather than a jury, together with contextual and other ministerial changes.

    More detail

    This management proposal requests shareholder approval to amend and restate the company’s Articles to include a limited waiver of jury trials for ‘‘internal actions’’ under Nevada law (NRS 78.046), along with contextual and ministerial edits. Management argues the waiver promotes predictability and efficiency in adjudicating fiduciary-duty and derivative disputes by having a knowledgeable judge decide factual issues, potentially reducing litigation costs, inconsistent jury outcomes, and timeline uncertainty. The change follows the company’s 2025 reincorporation from Delaware to Nevada and is aimed at preserving the prior predictability of chancery-court adjudication; the board frames the waiver as analogous to the judge-tried internal actions under Delaware Chancery practice. For governance-minded investors, the key tradeoffs are procedural predictability and cost savings versus potential elimination of a jury safeguard that plaintiffs might favor; critics may see the waiver as reducing plaintiffs’ leverage and altering litigation dynamics in ways that could insulate directors and officers. The proposal carries a supermajority (two-thirds) vote requirement, signaling a durable corporate governance change if approved. Investors should consider company-specific litigation history, the board’s motivations, and the narrow scope confined to ‘‘internal actions’’—not all disputes—when assessing the merits. From a legal and risk perspective, proponents emphasize consistency with fiduciary-duty adjudication norms and lower legal expense volatility; opponents will evaluate whether the waiver meaningfully shifts risk allocation away from shareholders. If approved, the amendment would be filed with the Nevada Secretary of State and become a binding corporate charter provision; the board recommends a FOR vote based on its view of business benefits and alignment with prior practice.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot7

Not independent
Tenure on this board
19.1 yrs
Also a director at
Meta Platforms Inc (META)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.9 yrs
Also a director at
Dynatrace Inc (DT)Similarweb Ltd (SMWB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.5 yrs
Also a director at
Digitalocean Holdings Inc (DOCN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.9 yrs
Also a director at
Idexx Laboratories Inc (IDXX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.6 yrs
Also a director at
Reddit Inc (RDDT)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC5.2%12,229,462$278M
2LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT5.0%11,682,581$265M
3BlackRock, Inc.4.8%11,126,802$253M
4ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP3.7%8,533,736$194M
5RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC3.3%7,721,067$175M
6VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.0%7,001,208$159M
7STATE STREET CORP2.5%5,768,363$131M
8ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC2.4%5,690,985$129M
9BlackRock, Inc.2.4%5,639,572$128M
10JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC2.1%4,803,221$109M
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Frequently asked questions

When is the Dropbox Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Dropbox Inc (DBX) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
What is the record date for the Dropbox Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Dropbox Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 26, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Dropbox Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 7 director nominees at the Dropbox Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Dropbox Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Dropbox Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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