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IRDM · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Iridium Communications Inc

11 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Election of 11 directors; advisory (say-on-pay) vote on named executive officer compensation; ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors; approval of Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (increase share reserve and plan updates).

Market cap
$4.9B
1Y TSR
+65.3%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of 11 Director Nominees Named in the Proxy Statement

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Election of eleven director nominees named in the proxy statement to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding, advisory 'say-on-pay' vote to approve the compensation of the company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This management proposal seeks an advisory, non-binding shareholder approval of the compensation paid to the named executive officers (NEOs) as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management explains the company’s compensation philosophy — emphasizing pay-for-performance, a significant proportion of at-risk and equity-based compensation, use of an independent compensation consultant and peer benchmarking, and clawback and governance safeguards — as reasons for support. The company states the vote is annual, consistent with prior shareholder preference, and that results will be considered by the Compensation Committee in future decisions though not binding. The board recommends a vote FOR, arguing the program aligns incentives with stockholder interests and balances retention, performance and governance controls.

  3. 3

    Ratification of the Selection of KPMG LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for our Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

  4. 4

    Approval of the Iridium Communications Inc. Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Authorize an amendment to the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve by 4,850,000 shares and adopt related plan changes including a post-exercise holding period and various governance protections.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot11

Independent
Tenure on this board
18.7 yrs
Also a director at
Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
17.5 yrs
Also a director at
Unisys Corp (UIS)Verisign Inc (VRSN)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Also a director at
Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1BlackRock, Inc.9.1%9,667,064$268M
2VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC5.8%6,091,749$169M
3Silver Heights Capital Management Inc4.9%5,145,479$143M
4STATE STREET CORP4.8%5,050,166$140M
5VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.9%4,111,325$114M
6AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC3.3%3,469,954$96M
7Gotham Asset Management, LLC3.2%3,353,971$93M
8AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC2.7%2,900,060$80M
9BlackRock, Inc.2.7%2,854,897$79M
10DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP1.9%1,978,265$55M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Iridium Communications Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
What is the record date for the Iridium Communications Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Iridium Communications Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Iridium Communications Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Iridium Communications Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Iridium Communications Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Iridium Communications Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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