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).
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On the ballot4
- 1
Election of 11 Director Nominees Named in the Proxy Statement
ManagementBoard: FORElection of eleven director nominees named in the proxy statement to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORNon-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
Ratification of the Selection of KPMG LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for our Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
- 4
Approval of the Iridium Communications Inc. Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORAuthorize 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.
Nominees on the ballot11
Top institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 9.1% | 9,667,064 | $268M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.8% | 6,091,749 | $169M |
| 3 | Silver Heights Capital Management Inc | 4.9% | 5,145,479 | $143M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.8% | 5,050,166 | $140M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.9% | 4,111,325 | $114M |
| 6 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 3.3% | 3,469,954 | $96M |
| 7 | Gotham Asset Management, LLC | 3.2% | 3,353,971 | $93M |
| 8 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.7% | 2,900,060 | $80M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.7% | 2,854,897 | $79M |
| 10 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.9% | 1,978,265 | $55M |
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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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