Independent
Tenure on this board
12.3 yrs
Also a director at
Ciena Corp (CIEN)
Meeting calendar
NTAP · Annual meeting · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Netapp Inc
10 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Elect ten directors; approve executive compensation (say-on-pay); ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor; approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to add officer exculpation; vote on stockholder proposal to permit written consent by a majority without certain procedural safeguards.
Market cap
$34.2B
1Y TSR
+57.2%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Jul 13, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Filed Jul 28, 2026 · DEF 14A
Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect ten director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation paid to named executive officers.
- 3
Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2027.
- 4
Approval of an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Include an Officer Exculpation Provision
ManagementBoard: FORAmend Certificate of Incorporation to add officer exculpation for breach of duty of care to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
- 5
Stockholder Proposal – Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent
Shareholder — John CheveddenBoard: AGAINSTStockholder proposal requesting the Board to permit written consent by stockholders holding the minimum votes necessary to authorize action, without additional procedural requirements; proposer argues written consent aids timely action and criticizes company’s special meeting thresholds.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.7 yrs
Also a director at
International Paper Co (IP)Zebra Technologies Corp (ZBRA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.7 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
11.2 yrs
Also a director at
Cigna Group (CI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Frank Pelzer
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Also a director at
Uipath Inc (PATH)Msci Inc (MSCI)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 12,652,345 | $1.3B |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.4% | 12,487,893 | $1.3B |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.1% | 10,023,473 | $1.0B |
| 4 | PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/ | 4.6% | 9,057,455 | $927M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 4.5% | 8,749,115 | $896M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 3.0% | 5,815,349 | $596M |
| 7 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 2.8% | 5,507,208 | $564M |
| 8 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 2.4% | 4,663,203 | $477M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 4,090,447 | $419M |
| 10 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 1.9% | 3,658,066 | $375M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Netapp Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Netapp Inc (NTAP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Netapp Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Netapp Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, July 13, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Netapp Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Netapp Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Netapp Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Netapp Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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