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PHUN · Annual meeting · Thursday, December 17, 2026Contested

Phunware Inc

2 nominees · 4 ballot items · contested.

Shareholders will vote on the election of Mona (Xuan) Zhang and Elliot Han as the director nominee choices for a three-year term, ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm, approval of named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis, and the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation.

Market cap
$36M
1Y TSR
-28.3%
Board grade
C
Record date
Oct 19, 2026
Filing
DEFC14A
Filed Nov 2, 2026 · DEFC14A
Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    Shareholder — Goldenwise Capital Group Limited, GoldenFuture Capital Investment Ltd., and Richard (Huakun) Ding

    Elect one director to serve a three-year term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting; the dissident group recommends Mona (Xuan) Zhang and withhold authority from company nominee Elliot Han.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    Management

    Ratify the Audit Committee's selection of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as Phunware's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

    Management

    Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Phunware's named executive officers.

    More detail

    Proposal 3 asks shareholders to provide a non-binding advisory assessment of Phunware's compensation program for its named executive officers. Because the vote is advisory, it would not directly require the company to alter compensation arrangements, but it could influence future compensation decisions and shareholder relations. Management is seeking the vote as part of the recurring say-on-pay process required for public companies. The filing does not reproduce the company's compensation discussion, the specific pay components, or the rationale offered by management for the requested approval. The dissident group uses the broader solicitation to criticize director and executive oversight, persistent operating losses, leadership turnover, and compensation alignment with shareholder outcomes. It specifically argues that the company's financial performance and cash consumption warrant stronger accountability and alignment, although it does not formally recommend a vote on this proposal. The filing states that the Goldenwise Group makes no recommendation on management proposals and that unmarked votes on Proposal 3 will be voted abstain on the GOLD card. The company's separate proxy materials would contain the detailed compensation disclosure and the board's recommendation, which are not included here.

  4. 4

    Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Named Executive Officer Compensation

    Management

    Choose whether future non-binding advisory votes on named executive officer compensation should occur every one, two, or three years.

    More detail

    Proposal 4 asks shareholders to select the interval for future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation: one year, two years, or three years. This is commonly known as the say-on-frequency vote and is advisory rather than binding on the company. Management is seeking shareholder input on how often investors should be given an opportunity to express views on executive pay. A one-year interval would provide the most frequent feedback, while a three-year interval would place more emphasis on longer-term compensation outcomes and reduce voting frequency. The filing does not reproduce the company's explanation for preferring any particular interval or identify the board's recommended frequency. The dissident group makes no recommendation on Proposal 4 and states that shareholders may vote on it using the GOLD universal proxy card. If shareholders provide no direction on the proposal, the named proxies will vote to abstain. The issue is relevant to the broader solicitation because Goldenwise challenges Phunware's governance, leadership stability, capital allocation, and alignment of board compensation with shareholder results. The company's separate proxy materials would provide the detailed management rationale and any formal board recommendation.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot2

Mona (Xuan) Zhang
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC4.4%895,637$2M
2UBS Group AG3.5%722,611$1M
3BlackRock, Inc.2.5%507,169$1M
4GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC0.9%178,854$367K
5VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO0.6%120,547$247K
6BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC0.5%110,996$228K
7STATE STREET CORP0.4%90,398$185K
8BlackRock, Inc.0.3%68,522$140K
9CITADEL ADVISORS LLC0.3%56,850$117K
10XTX Topco Ltd0.3%52,188$107K
Filings

Phunware Inc proxy statements and SEC reports

Annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Proxy statements (DEF 14A)
Reference

Frequently asked questions

When is the Phunware Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Phunware Inc (PHUN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
What is the record date for the Phunware Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Phunware Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, October 19, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Phunware Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 2 director nominees at the Phunware Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Phunware Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Phunware Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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