Workiva Seeks Shareholder Approval for 3.9M Share Increase in Equity Incentive Plan

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Workiva's definitive proxy statement reveals a proposal to authorize an additional 3.9 million shares for its equity incentive plan, alongside details of new CFO compensation and board nominations.

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• Proposed Equity Plan Expansion

  Shareholders will vote on increasing the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan by 3.9 million shares. If all authorized shares were issued, dilution would be approximately 6.92% of current outstanding shares.

• New CFO Compensation Details

  The filing details an $8 million RSU grant to Barbara Larson, appointed CFO on January 20, 2026. This grant was intended, in part, to replace forfeited compensation from her prior employer.

• Board Appointments and Resignation

  Formalizes the nomination of R. Scott Herren and Mark S. Peek as new directors, and notes the resignation of David S. Mulcahy, effective January 27, 2026.

• Routine Shareholder Proposals

  Includes an advisory vote on executive compensation (which received 91% approval in 2025) and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for Workiva's upcoming annual meeting, most notably a request to increase the authorized shares for its 2014 Equity Incentive Plan by 3.9 million. If all these newly authorized shares were issued, it would represent a potential dilution of approximately 6.92% of the current outstanding shares, which is a significant capital event. The filing also details the compensation for the newly appointed CFO, Barbara Larson, including an $8 million RSU grant, and formalizes the nomination of two new directors to the board. Investors should monitor the outcome of the shareholder vote on the equity plan.