Not independent
Tenure on this board
17.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
DLB · Annual meeting · Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Dolby Laboratories Inc
8 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Three proposals for the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2026 Annual Meeting: election of eight directors, advisory Say-on-Pay for named executive officer compensation, and ratification of the independent auditor.
Market cap
$4.6B
1Y TSR
-31.0%
Board grade
D
Record date
Dec 5, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 3, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect eight directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORTo approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of Dolby’s Named Executive Officers as described in the Proxy Statement.
- 3
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as Dolby’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 25, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot8
Independent
Tenure on this board
23.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Also a director at
Xometry Inc (XMTR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Also a director at
Sirius Xm Holdings Inc (SIRI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
17.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.3% | 4,970,824 | $299M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.0% | 3,743,299 | $225M |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3.9% | 3,734,610 | $224M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.9% | 2,726,375 | $164M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.4% | 2,290,579 | $138M |
| 6 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2.4% | 2,250,216 | $135M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.9% | 1,790,762 | $108M |
| 8 | ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.7% | 1,571,374 | $94M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.6% | 1,533,165 | $92M |
| 10 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 1.6% | 1,471,660 | $88M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Dolby Laboratories Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Dolby Laboratories Inc (DLB) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Dolby Laboratories Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Dolby Laboratories Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, December 5, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Dolby Laboratories Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 8 director nominees at the Dolby Laboratories Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Dolby Laboratories Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Dolby Laboratories Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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