Spok Holdings Inc
6 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of six directors; ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditors; advisory (non-binding) approval of 2025 named executive officer compensation (Say-on-Pay); and approval of an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan (increase shares, permit tax-withholding recycling, extend term).
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On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect six nominees to the Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for 2025.
More detail
This advisory proposal asks stockholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the Company’s named executive officer (NEO) compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement (CD&A and compensation tables) for 2025. Management seeks this annual advisory endorsement to confirm that its pay-for-performance framework, comprising base salaries, a rigorously-measured short-term incentive plan (STIP) tied to adjusted EBITDA, wireless revenue and software bookings, and a long-term incentive plan (LTIP) with time- and performance-based RSUs, aligns executive incentives with stockholder interests. The Compensation Committee highlights that it engaged outside consultant AON in 2025, conducted stockholder outreach in 2024–2025 and that prior advisory votes have shown strong support (96% approval of the 2024 program at the 2025 meeting), which supports continuity of the program. Although non-binding, management emphasizes that it will consider the vote’s outcome when setting future compensation and values stockholder feedback. The program’s features—significant at-risk compensation, performance metrics tied to profitability and growth in software bookings, and stock ownership guidelines—are presented as governance safeguards against excessive or misaligned pay. The Board recommends a FOR vote because it believes the pay design incentivizes long-term profitable transition to software, aligns executives’ interests with stockholders through equity, and follows best practices (use of independent consultant, clawback policy, prohibitions on hedging and pledging). The principal risk is that the vote is advisory and may not constrain pay; nonetheless, management commits to stockholder engagement and to reviewing compensation messaging and structure if the advisory vote indicates substantial opposition. In evaluating this proposal, sophisticated analysts should weigh the historical stockholder support, the specific performance metrics and payout outcomes (e.g., 2025 STIP at 113% of target), the company’s transition strategy from wireless to software, and whether the disclosure provides sufficient detail to assess alignment and potential pay-for-performance gaps.
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Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Company's 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove amendment and restatement of the 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan to add 1,700,000 shares to the reserve, permit recycling of shares used for tax withholding (other than options/SARs), and extend the plan term to April 29, 2036.
More detail
This management proposal requests shareholder approval to amend and restate the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Award Plan to increase the share reserve by 1,700,000 shares, permit recycling of shares used to satisfy tax withholding obligations (except for options and SARs), and extend the plan term to April 29, 2036. Management argues it needs additional share capacity because available shares under the existing plan are expected to be exhausted during 2026; equity awards remain an essential tool for attracting, retaining and motivating employees and aligning long-term interests with stockholders while conserving cash. The filing discloses the Company’s analysis of dilution, burn rate and overhang: simple dilution would rise from 4.7% to 12.9% if the additional 1.7M shares are approved, and the Company’s three-year average burn rate is ~1.93%, which it says is within a reasonable range. Management also quantifies the market value of the incremental share request (~$18.53M at $10.90 per share on March 31, 2026) and estimates the additional shares would cover approximately 2–3 years of historical grant activity. The Board and Compensation Committee recommend FOR, asserting the amendments are consistent with compensation best practices (no repricing without shareholder approval, no discounted options, no evergreen provision, limits on non-employee director awards) and include governance safeguards such as limits on dividend equivalents prior to vesting. Analysts should weigh the company’s stated retention and alignment benefits against the dilution impact, the reasonableness of historical grant practices and burn rate, the disclosed expected longevity of the reserve, and whether alternative cash or non-dilutive structures could meet incentive needs; also evaluate potential future grant pace and likelihood of additional requests.
Nominees on the ballot6
Top institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 5.5% | 1,148,579 | $12M |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 872,359 | $9M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.9% | 815,178 | $8M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.6% | 744,563 | $8M |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.2% | 676,794 | $7M |
| 6 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.5% | 518,730 | $5M |
| 7 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.3% | 471,584 | $5M |
| 8 | HighTower Advisors, LLC | 1.6% | 339,892 | $3M |
| 9 | Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 1.4% | 287,617 | $3M |
| 10 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.3% | 273,278 | $3M |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Spok Holdings Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Spok Holdings Inc (SPOK) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Spok Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Spok Holdings Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Spok Holdings Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 6 director nominees at the Spok Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Spok Holdings Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Spok Holdings Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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