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EQIX · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Equinix Inc

10 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Election of 10 directors; advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (Say-on-Pay); ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors; stockholder proposal to lower threshold to call a special meeting (recommended against by the Board).

Market cap
$100.6B
1Y TSR
+37.7%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 13, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect 10 nominees to the Board to serve until the next annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Equinix’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    Proposal 2 requests a non-binding advisory approval of the 2025 compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed. Management explains the program ties executive pay to company performance via annual and long-term incentives weighted to revenue, AFFO/share, and relative TSR, with structural features such as strategic modifiers and caps. The Board supports the proposal, noting past strong stockholder support (~88.9% in 2025) and commits to consider significant adverse voting results. The vote is advisory and is used by the Talent, Culture and Compensation Committee to guide future decisions.

  3. 3

    Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Equinix’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

  4. 4

    Reasonable Shareholder Ability to Call for a Special Shareholder Meeting

    Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINST

    Stockholder proposal requesting bylaws be amended to allow holders of 10% of outstanding shares to call a special meeting (lowering threshold), with no restrictive ownership-period or record-holder requirements.

    More detail

    The shareholder proposal asks Equinix to lower the ownership threshold to call a special shareholder meeting from the company’s 15% bylaw threshold to 10%, remove ownership period and record-holder restrictions, and publish the right in the bylaws. The proponent, John Chevedden, argues 25% thresholds are historically unused and that a lower threshold would improve board accountability, citing 2025 operational challenges and legal settlement as justification. Management opposes the proposal, arguing 15% already represents a meaningful balance between shareholder rights and protection against frivolous or costly special meetings and noting Equinix previously reduced the threshold from 25% to 15% after considering similar proposals. The Board’s opposition emphasizes the administrative burden and potential abuse from a lower threshold and points out that lowering to 10% could allow a single large shareholder to force special meetings; the Board recommends voting against the proposal.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot10

Independent
Tenure on this board
10.6 yrs
Also a director at
Procore Technologies Inc (PCOR)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Also a director at
Fastly Inc (FSLY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Also a director at
American Assets Trust Inc (AAT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
19.0 yrs
Also a director at
Ambarella Inc (AMBA)Fastly Inc (FSLY)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC6.5%6,387,320$6.3B
2STATE STREET CORP6.2%6,078,396$6.0B
3VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC6.1%6,004,091$5.9B
4BlackRock, Inc.3.5%3,456,322$3.4B
5BlackRock, Inc.3.2%3,194,911$3.1B
6COHEN STEERS, INC.2.9%2,831,410$2.8B
7GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC2.2%2,157,820$2.1B
8PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC2.0%1,939,246$1.9B
9FMR LLC1.6%1,610,965$1.6B
10JPMORGAN CHASE CO1.3%1,288,472$1.2B
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Equinix Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Equinix Inc (EQIX) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
What is the record date for the Equinix Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Equinix Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Equinix Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Equinix Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Equinix Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Equinix Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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