Five9 Finalizes Proxy for Annual Meeting, Proposing Board Declassification and Removal of Supermajority Voting

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Five9, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement, detailing proposals to declassify its board and remove supermajority voting requirements, alongside the new CEO's compensation and updated executive equity plans for shareholder approval at the May 20, 2026 Annual Meeting.

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• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for May 20, 2026, where shareholders will vote on key proposals.

• Board Declassification Proposed

  Management proposes a phased-in elimination of the classified Board of Directors, leading to annual director elections by the 2028 annual meeting. This requires an affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of outstanding stock.

• Supermajority Voting Removal Proposed

  A proposal to remove the 66 2/3% supermajority voting requirements for charter and bylaw amendments, shifting to a simple majority vote after the 2027 annual meeting, is on the ballot. This also requires an affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of outstanding stock.

• New CEO Compensation Details

  The compensation package for new CEO Amit Mathradas, effective February 2, 2026, includes a $600,000 base salary, 100% target annual bonus, a $550,000 sign-on bonus, and new-hire equity grants with target values of $14 million in PRSUs and $12.5 million in RSUs.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines significant corporate governance proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, following a preliminary filing on March 27, 2026. The company is proposing to declassify its Board of Directors and eliminate supermajority voting requirements, which are material changes aimed at enhancing shareholder accountability and influence. These proposals, if approved, represent a notable shift towards more shareholder-friendly governance practices. Additionally, the filing details the compensation package for the new CEO, Amit Mathradas, which includes substantial equity awards structured to align with long-term performance, and updates to the executive equity compensation program to reflect industry best practices.