Workday Shareholders Approve Increased Shares for Equity Incentive and ESPP Plans

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Workday shareholders approved increasing the number of shares reserved for its equity incentive and employee stock purchase plans, authorizing future dilution for employee compensation.

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• Equity Incentive Plan Expanded

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares available for issuance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Expanded

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing the number of shares available for employee purchases.

• Routine Proposals Approved

  The election of directors, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor, and advisory vote on executive compensation were all approved.

• Shareholder Proposals Rejected

  Two shareholder proposals regarding disclosure of employee retention rates and voting results by share class were not approved.

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Workday's stockholders approved amendments to its 2022 Equity Incentive Plan and 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, authorizing the issuance of additional shares for employee compensation and purchases. This approval, following a prior proxy statement, enables the company to continue using equity as a key component of its compensation strategy, but also introduces potential future dilution for existing shareholders, particularly as the stock trades near its 52-week low.