Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
VSAT · Annual meeting · Thursday, September 4, 2025
Viasat Inc
7 nominees · 5 ballot items.
Five proposals are being put to stockholders for vote: 1) Election of two Class II directors; 2) Ratification of PwC as independent auditor for FY2026; 3) Advisory vote on executive compensation; 4) Amendment and restatement of the 1996 Equity Participation Plan; 5) Amendment and restatement of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Market cap
$12.3B
1Y TSR
+488.8%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Jul 8, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 4, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of two Class II directors to serve a three-year term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Viasat's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORSay-on-pay: advisory approval of the compensation of Viasat's Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Amendment and Restatement of the 1996 Equity Participation Plan
ManagementBoard: FORAmendment and restatement of the 1996 Equity Participation Plan to Restated Equity Plan with changes including share reserve adjustments, removal of fungible counting, removal of non-employee director compensation provisions, ISO extension, and other governance updates.
- 5
Amendment and Restatement of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
ManagementBoard: FORAmendment and Restatement of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase the share reserve by 5,000,000 for a total of 16,950,000 shares.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot7
Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.5 yrs
Also a director at
Ducommun Inc (DCO)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
22.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.6% | 14,417,346 | $660M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.1% | 9,750,033 | $447M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.3% | 5,835,874 | $267M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.2% | 5,784,687 | $265M |
| 5 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 4.2% | 5,736,614 | $263M |
| 6 | DISCIPLINED GROWTH INVESTORS INC /MN | 4.1% | 5,660,688 | $259M |
| 7 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 3.5% | 4,742,678 | $217M |
| 8 | OCO Capital Partners, L.P. | 3.3% | 4,500,000 | $206M |
| 9 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.3% | 4,495,956 | $206M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.1% | 4,265,933 | $195M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Viasat Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- Viasat Inc (VSAT) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Viasat Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Viasat Inc 2025 meeting is Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Viasat Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 7 director nominees at the Viasat Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Viasat Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Viasat Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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