Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Meeting calendar
PL · Annual meeting · Thursday, July 10, 2025
Planet Labs Pbc
3 nominees · 4 ballot items.
The Planet Labs PBC 2025 Proxy includes four proposals: (1) Re-elect two Class I directors to serve until 2028; (2) Elect Gary B. Smith as Class I director to 2028; (3) Ratify KPMG LLP as Planet's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026; (4) advisory (non-binding) vote on named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$11.3B
1Y TSR
+550.5%
Board grade
B-
Record date
May 14, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jul 10, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Re-elect William Marshall and Robert Schingler, Jr. as Class I Directors
ManagementBoard: FORTo re-elect William Marshall and Robert Schingler, Jr. as Class I directors to serve until the 2028 annual meeting and until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.
- 2
Election of Gary B. Smith as Class I Director
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect Gary B. Smith as a Class I director to serve until the 2028 annual meeting and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORTo ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026.
- 4
Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORTo approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.0 yrs
Also a director at
Ciena Corp (CIEN)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alphabet Inc. | 9.9% | 35,248,893 | $985M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.4% | 12,204,165 | $341M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.4% | 12,186,969 | $341M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 10,841,229 | $303M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.3% | 8,369,506 | $234M |
| 6 | VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | 2.3% | 8,282,076 | $231M |
| 7 | DRIEHAUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.2% | 7,918,693 | $221M |
| 8 | CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | 2.2% | 7,844,300 | $219M |
| 9 | D. E. Shaw Co., Inc.Activist | 2.0% | 7,091,827 | $198M |
| 10 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.9% | 6,881,809 | $192M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Planet Labs Pbc 2025 annual meeting?
- Planet Labs Pbc (PL) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Planet Labs Pbc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Planet Labs Pbc 2025 meeting is Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Planet Labs Pbc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Planet Labs Pbc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Planet Labs Pbc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Planet Labs Pbc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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