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UPST · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 16, 2026

Upstart Holdings Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 16, 2026
Ticker
UPST
Accession
0001193125-26-158985
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Upstart Holdings backs its board slate. It urges votes For Cooper, Hentges, and O’Kelly, plus Deloitte & Touche ratification and executive compensation.

About Upstart Holdings Inc
Market cap
$3.1B
1Y TSR
−46.3%
3Y TSR
−2.7%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Financial Services
CEO
Paul Gu
Last annual meeting: May 28, 2026 · View full Upstart Holdings 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. )

 

 

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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 Pursuant to §240.14a-12

Upstart Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

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

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Your Vote Counts!
UPSTART HOLDINGS, INC.
2026 Annual Meeting
Vote by May 27, 2026
8:59 PM PTUPSTART HOLDINGS, INC.
ATTN: INVESTOR RELATIONS
2950 S. DELAWARE STREET, SUITE 410 SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA 94403
V94998-P46162
You invested in UPSTART HOLDINGS, 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 May 28, 2026.
Get informed before you vote
View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report on Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 14, 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.comControl #Smartphone Users
Point your camera here and vote without entering a control numberVote Virtually at the Meeting*
May 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. Pacific TimeVirtually at:
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UPST2026*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.


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Vote at www.ProxyVote.comTHIS 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:
01) Kerry Cooper
02) Mary Hentges
03) Ciaran O’Kelly For 2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Upstart’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. For 3. The approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers. For NOTE: In their discretion, the proxy holders will vote on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V94999-P46162

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Frequently asked questions

When did Upstart Holdings Inc file this DEFA14A?
Upstart Holdings Inc (UPST) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 16, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-158985.
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?
Upstart Holdings backs its board slate. It urges votes For Cooper, Hentges, and O’Kelly, plus Deloitte & Touche ratification and executive compensation. 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 Upstart Holdings Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Upstart Holdings Inc has filed under CIK 1647639, 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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