Salesforce Seeks Shareholder Approval for 54M New Equity Plan Shares, Citing Buyback Offset

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Salesforce filed a proxy supplement seeking shareholder approval to add 54 million shares to its equity incentive and employee stock purchase plans, while emphasizing that its substantial share buyback program is designed to offset this potential dilution.

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• Proposed Equity Incentive Plan Share Increase

  The Board recommends a vote FOR increasing the number of shares reserved for issuance by 34 million shares under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, expected to last until approximately June 2030.

• Proposed Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share Increase

  The Board recommends a vote FOR increasing the number of shares reserved for employee purchase by 20 million shares under the 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, also expected to last until approximately June 2030.

• Director Not Standing for Re-election

  Maynard Webb, a director since 2006, will not be standing for re-election, and his service on the Board of Directors will cease as of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

• Dilution Offset by Share Buyback Program

  Salesforce highlights its $50 billion share repurchase authorization, including a historic $25 billion Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) commenced in March 2026, stating it has already more than offset the dilutive impact of its equity compensation program.

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This DEFA14A filing serves as a supplement to Salesforce's proxy statement, primarily seeking shareholder approval for significant increases in its equity compensation pools. The company proposes adding 34 million shares to its 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and 20 million shares to its 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. While these authorizations represent a substantial potential for future dilution, Salesforce explicitly states that its existing $50 billion share repurchase authorization, including a $25 billion Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) initiated in March 2026, is intended to fully offset the dilutive impact of its equity compensation programs. This indicates a strategic approach to managing shareholder value despite the need for equity-based incentives. Additionally, the filing notes that long-serving director Maynard Webb will not stand for re-election, marking a minor board change.