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NTAP · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed July 28, 2026

Netapp Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
July 28, 2026
Ticker
NTAP
Accession
0001193125-26-321231
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NetApp's board recommends For items 1–4 and Against item 5 (written-consent proposal) at the 2026 annual meeting.

About Netapp Inc
Market cap
$36.6B
1Y TSR
+81.8%
3Y TSR
+38.7%
Board grade
C+
Sector
Technology
CEO
George Kurian
Last annual meeting: Sep 9, 2026 · View full Netapp Inc profile →
DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Filed by the Registrant

 

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

 

Check the appropriate box:

 

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 Pursuant to §240.14a-12

 

 

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NetApp, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

 

No fee required

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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COMPUTERSHARE C/O NETAPP, INC. 2 NORTH LASALLE STREET, 3RD FLOOR CHICAGO, IL 60602 Your Vote Counts! NETAPP, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by September 8, 2026 11:59 PM ET T01666-P54598 You invested in NETAPP, 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 stockholder meeting to be held on September 9, 2026. 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 August 26, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder 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 Control # Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote Virtually at the Meeting* September 9, 2026 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NTAP2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

 


 

 

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Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Voting Items Board Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. T. Michael Nevens For 1b. Deepak Ahuja For 1c. Paul Fipps For 1d. Anders Gustafsson For 1e. Gerald Held For 1f. Deborah L. Kerr For 1g. George Kurian For 1h. Carrie Palin For 1i. Frank Pelzer For 1j. June Yang For 2. To approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers (“Say-on-Pay Vote”). For 3. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as NetApp’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027. For 4. To approve an amendment to NetApp’s Certificate of Incorporation to reflect recently changed Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. For 5. To approve a stockholder proposal regarding the process for stockholder action by written consent. Against Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”.T01667-P54598

 


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Frequently asked questions

When did Netapp Inc file this DEFA14A?
Netapp Inc (NTAP) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on July 28, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-321231.
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?
NetApp's board recommends For items 1–4 and Against item 5 (written-consent proposal) at the 2026 annual 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 Netapp Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Netapp Inc has filed under CIK 1002047, 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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