Shareholders Elect Directors, Ratify Auditor, Show Dissent on Executive Pay

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Cerence Inc. shareholders elected all director nominees and ratified the auditor, but a significant portion expressed dissent on executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote.

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• Director Elections Approved

  All six nominated directors, including Kristi Ann Matus, Brian Krzanich, Marianne Budnik, Douglas Davis, Marion Harris, and Marcy Klevorn, were successfully elected to the Board.

• Executive Compensation Receives Notable Dissent

  The non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation saw 16,307,363 "For" votes, 4,815,899 "Against" votes, and 1,099,687 "Abstain" votes, indicating significant shareholder concern following prior proxy statements defending executive compensation.

• Auditor Appointment Ratified

  Shareholders ratified the appointment of BDO USA PC as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with overwhelming support.

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This 8-K reports the outcomes of Cerence Inc.'s 2026 Annual Meeting. While all director nominees were elected and the auditor was ratified, a notable portion of shareholders (approximately 22% of votes cast) voted against or abstained from the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. This dissent, following recent proxy supplements defending executive pay, signals shareholder concern regarding compensation practices, which the board may need to address.