Braze Eliminates Dual-Class Share Structure as Class B Stock Converts to Class A

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Braze, Inc. has eliminated its dual-class share structure, converting all Class B common stock to Class A, which equalizes voting rights across all shares.

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• Dual-Class Share Structure Eliminated

  All outstanding Class B Common Stock automatically converted into Class A Common Stock on January 30, 2026, as the Class B shares fell below a 10% threshold.

• Equalization of Voting Rights

  Former Class B holders, who had 10 votes per share, now hold Class A shares with one vote per share, consolidating voting power into a single class.

• No Economic Impact

  The conversion had no material impact on the economic interests of shareholders, including dividends, distributions, or liquidation rights.

• Corporate Governance Enhancement

  The simplification of the capital structure and equalization of voting rights are generally viewed as positive developments for corporate governance.

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This 8-K reports the automatic conversion of all outstanding Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock, effective January 30, 2026. This event was triggered because the Class B shares fell below 10% of the aggregate outstanding shares, as per the company's Certificate of Incorporation, a condition previously reported on October 21, 2025. The primary impact is on voting power, as Class B shares carried ten votes per share compared to one vote for Class A shares. The conversion consolidates voting rights into a single class, enhancing corporate governance and shareholder democracy. While the economic interests of shareholders remain unchanged, this structural simplification is generally viewed favorably by institutional investors.