Bigcommerce (NASDAQ:BIGC) held its 2026 virtual annual meeting of stockholders on May 19, with shareholders approving all three proposals presented during the formal portion of the meeting, according to the company’s meeting transcript.
Travis Hess, CEO of Commerce.com, Inc., called the meeting to order and said the virtual format was intended to allow the company “to be more inclusive and reach a greater number of our stockholders.” Hess introduced board members Donald Clarke and Ellen Siminoff, who were standing for re-election, as well as other directors and executives in attendance, including Daniel Lentz, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, and Chuck Cassidy, general counsel.
Quorum Established
American Election Services was appointed as inspector of elections, with Christopher J. Woods serving in that role. Cassidy declared the polls open at approximately 8:02 a.m. Central Time and closed them at 8:05 a.m. Central Time after stockholders had an opportunity to vote through the meeting web portal.
Stockholders Approve Three Proposals
The company presented three proposals for stockholder approval. The first was the re-election of Donald Clarke and Ellen Siminoff to the board of directors. The second was the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026. The third was an advisory vote on the 2025 compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
According to the preliminary results provided by the inspector of elections, each director nominee was elected, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP was ratified, and stockholders approved the advisory compensation proposal. Cassidy said the company would provide final voting results in a Form 8-K filing following the meeting.
No Stockholder Questions Submitted
After the formal business was adjourned, Hess opened the floor for stockholder questions submitted through the web portal under the posted rules of conduct. Hess then said there were no questions and concluded the meeting.
“We would like to thank you for joining us today,” Hess said.
About Bigcommerce (NASDAQ:BIGC)
BigCommerce Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: BIGC) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a cloud-based e-commerce platform designed to help merchants create, manage and scale online stores. Its platform offers a suite of tools including storefront design and customization, shopping cart functionality, payment gateway integrations, order management, shipping and tax solutions, and security features. The open architecture of its API-driven platform enables businesses to connect with a wide range of third-party applications, marketplaces and digital channels.
The company was founded in 2009 by Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Harper and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in San Francisco and Sydney.
