Stockholders Approve Significant Increase in Shares for Employee Incentive Plans

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Progress Software's stockholders approved a substantial increase in shares for its stock option and employee stock purchase plans, setting the stage for potential future dilution.

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• Increased Shares for Incentive Plan Approved

  Stockholders approved an increase in the number of shares authorized for issuance under the Company's 2008 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated. This follows the DEF 14A filing on March 25, 2026, which sought approval for an additional 2.9 million shares for equity incentives.

• Increased Shares for Employee Stock Purchase Plan Approved

  Stockholders approved an increase in the number of shares authorized for issuance under the Company's 1991 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as Amended and Restated.

• Director Elections and Executive Compensation Approved

  All nine director nominees were elected to the Board, and the advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers was approved.

• Auditor Ratification

  The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was ratified by stockholders.

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Progress Software's stockholders have definitively approved an increase in shares authorized for its employee incentive and stock purchase plans. This approval, which includes potentially 2.9 million additional shares based on prior disclosures, represents a notable potential dilution of approximately 6.8% for existing shareholders if fully utilized. While these plans are crucial for employee compensation and retention, the authorization creates an overhang of future share issuance.