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NDAQ · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 24, 2026

Nasdaq Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 24, 2026
Ticker
NDAQ
Accession
0001193125-26-177555
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Nasdaq, Inc. urges shareholders to vote for its 12-director slate and for executive compensation and EY audit at 2026 meeting.

About Nasdaq Inc
Market cap
$49.7B
1Y TSR
+6.2%
3Y TSR
+21.4%
Board grade
B-
Sector
Financial Services
CEO
Adena T Friedman
Last annual meeting: Jun 10, 2026 · View full Nasdaq Inc profile →
DEFA14A
 
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.  )

 

 

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Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐

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Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

 

Definitive Proxy Statement

 

Definitive Additional Materials

 

Soliciting Material Under § 240.14a-12

Nasdaq, Inc.

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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials

 

Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

 

 
 


LOGO

Your Vote Counts! NASDAQ, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by June 9, 2026 11:59 PM ET NASDAQ, INC. 151 W. 42ND ST. NEW YORK, NY 10036 ATTN: ERIKA MOORE You invested in NASDAQ, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on June 10, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time. The Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting of shareholders conducted via live webcast. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NDAQ2026. Only shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 13, 2026 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. Get informed before you vote View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 27, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # V94064-P51901 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. NASDAQ, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by June 9, 2026 11:59 PM ET NASDAQ, INC. 151 W. 42ND ST. NEW YORK, NY 10036 ATTN: ERIKA MOORE Vote Virtually at the Meeting* June 10, 2026 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NDAQ2026


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Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. Voting Items Board Recommends V94065-P51901 1. Election of 12 Directors 1a. Melissa M. Arnoldi For 1b. Charlene T. Begley For 1c. Adena T. Friedman For 1d. Essa Kazim For 1e. Thomas A. Kloet For 1f. Kathryn A. Koch For 1g. Holden Spaht For 1h. Michael R. Splinter For 1i. Johan Torgeby For 1j. Toni Townes-Whitley For 1k. Jeffery W. Yabuki For 1l. Alfred W. Zollar For 2. Advisory vote to approve the Company’s executive compensation as presented in the Proxy Statement For 3. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 For NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the annual meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. PLEASE BE AWARE. You cannot vote by returning this notice. To vote these shares, you must vote online or by telephone, or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card, or you may vote during the Annual Meeting via the Internet by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NDAQ2026 on June 10, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time. THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to view the proxy materials online or to request an email or paper copy, and to vote on these important matters. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. You may also find further information at ir.nasdaq.com or proxyvote.com.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Nasdaq Inc file this DEFA14A?
Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 24, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-177555.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Nasdaq, Inc. urges shareholders to vote for its 12-director slate and for executive compensation and EY audit at 2026 meeting. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Nasdaq Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Nasdaq Inc has filed under CIK 1120193, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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