Forrester Research Seeks Shareholder Approval for 450,000 Additional ESPP Shares Amidst Financial Losses

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Forrester Research filed its definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting, proposing to increase shares for its Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 450,000 and detailing executive compensation, including discretionary bonuses despite missed performance targets.

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• Annual Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

• Proposal to Increase Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to increase the number of shares available for purchase under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 450,000. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 2.35% of the 19,175,893 outstanding shares.

• Executive Compensation Details Revealed

  The company disclosed executive compensation for 2025, noting that while performance targets were missed (resulting in only 2% of target cash incentive payout), the Compensation Committee awarded discretionary cash bonuses equal to 25% of the target award.

• CEO Salary Reinstated

  CEO George F. Colony's base salary was increased to $650,000 effective April 1, 2025, after being reduced to $1.00 on an annualized basis from May 2023.

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Forrester Research is seeking shareholder approval for its 2026 Annual Meeting, with a key proposal to increase the shares available under its Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) by 450,000. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 2.35% based on current outstanding shares, which is significant given the company's reported net loss of $119.36 million in 2025. Additionally, the board approved discretionary cash bonuses for executive officers despite the company falling short of its financial performance targets, raising questions about the alignment of executive compensation with company performance. Investors should monitor the outcome of these proposals and the company's future financial performance.