DEF 14A of Dynatrace, Inc.
Filed Jul 10, 2026 · FY20260001773383-26-000031
ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS
ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS Our Board currently consists of ten members, nine of whom are non-employee, independent directors. In accordance with the terms of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, our Board is divided into three classes, Class I, Class II, and Class III, with members of each class serving staggered three-year terms. Directors are expected to be elected to hold office for such three-year term or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier resignation, death, or removal. Upon the expiration of the term of a class of directors, directors in that class will be eligible to be elected for a new three-year term at the annual meeting of stockholders in the year in which their term expires. The members of our Class I, Class II, and Class III directors are the following individuals:
ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS
| Name | Class | Expiration of Term | | Rick McConnell | I | 2026 | | Michael Caponeü | I | 2026 | | Stephen Lifshatzü | I | 2026 | | George Riedelü | I | 2026 | | Dan Streetmanü | II | 2027 | | Jill Wardü | II | 2027 | | Kirsten Wolbergü | II | 2027 | | Lisa Campbellü | III | 2028 | | Amol Kulkarniü | III | 2028 | | Steve Rowlandü | III | 2028 |
ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS
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ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS
| What are you voting on? At the Annual Meeting, you’re being asked to re-elect our four Class I directors - Rick McConnell, Michael Capone, Stephen Lifshatz and George Riedel - for a term to expire at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2029. | | THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” EACH DIRECTOR NOMINEE |
ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTORS
Rick McConnell, Michael Capone, Stephen Lifshatz, and George Riedel have each indicated a willingness to continue to serve as directors, if elected. If any of the nominees become unable or unwilling to serve, however, your proxy may be voted for a substitute nominee selected by our Board. Majority voting standard As the Annual Meeting will include an uncontested director election, a majority voting standard will apply and each director nominee must receive more "FOR" votes than "AGAINST" votes to be elected to the Board. Votes to "ABSTAIN" and broker "non-votes" will have no effect on the election of the director nominees. In accordance with the provision of our bylaws, if an incumbent director nominee fails to receive a majority of the votes properly cast for such director’s election in an uncontested director election, the director nominee will, promptly following the certification of the stockholder vote, tender his or her resignation to the Board. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the "Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee") will then make a recommendation to the Board on whether to accept or reject the resignation, or whether other action should be taken. The Board will act on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's recommendation and our company will publicly disclose the Board's decision within 90 days from the date of the certification of the stockholder vote. A plurality voting standard will apply to any contested director elections in the future. An election will be considered contested if, as of the last date on which nominees may be submitted in accordance with our bylaws, the nominees for election to the Board exceeds the number of positions on the Board to be filled by election at that meeting.
Nominees for Election as Class I Directors
Nominees for Election as Class I Directors The following are our four directors who are nominated for election at the Annual Meeting and sets forth their principal occupation and business experience during the last five years and their ages as of July 6, 2026.
Nominees for Election as Class I Directors
| RICK MCCONNELL | | | Age: 60 Director Since: 2021 Not Independent Committees: None | Rick McConnell brings more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry with expertise in building broad-based product portfolios and establishing commercialization strategies. He brings deep operational and strategic insights that support the Board’s oversight of Dynatrace’s growth, margin expansion, capital allocation, and disciplined execution in service of long-term value creation. Career Highlights •As Chief Executive Officer of Dynatrace (since December 2021), Rick has more than doubled the company’s revenue and has led the evolution of Dynatrace into an end-to-end, AI-powered observability platform that brings together differentiated data, context, and intelligence layers. Under Rick's leadership, Dynatrace has delivered durable, profitable growth, surpassing $2 billion in ARR while achieving solid operating margins. •Prior to Dynatrace, Rick spent over a decade at Akamai Technologies (Nasdaq: AKAM), a cloud, security, and content delivery company, where he held several President and General Manager roles, including of the Security Technology Group (2021), the Web Division (2016-2021), and Products and Development (2011-2016). •Prior to Akamai, he served as Vice President and General Manager of Sales (2004-2011) at Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), a global technology company, where he helped build the company’s multibillion-dollar Communications and Collaboration business. Rick joined Cisco when the company acquired Latitude Communications, where he was Chief Executive Officer (1998-2004). •Rick holds an M.B.A. and a B.A. in Quantitative Economics from Stanford University. Our Board believes that based on Rick’s knowledge of our company and our business, and his service as our Chief Executive Officer, Rick is qualified to serve on our Board. |
Nominees for Election as Class I Directors
| MICHAEL CAPONE | | | Age: 59 Director Since: 2019 Independent Committees: •Compensation (Chair) •Cybersecurity | Michael Capone brings to the Board experience driving transformational growth and technology strategy on a global scale. He offers deep expertise in product innovation and strong perspectives on the rapidly evolving data and AI landscape, supporting the Board’s oversight of Dynatrace’s long-term value creation strategy. He also brings extensive background in M&A, providing valuable insights into evaluating strategic transactions, identifying investment opportunities, and supporting disciplined capital allocation. Career Highlights •As Chief Executive Officer (January 2018-May 2026) of Qlik, a data integration, analytics, and AI provider, Mike led the company through a period of significant expansion, completing 14 strategic acquisitions and leveraging disciplined investment in research and development to build a comprehensive, end-to-end data analytics and integration platform aligned with evolving customer needs. Under Mike's leadership, Qlik scaled its global footprint, which serves more than 40,000 customers worldwide, and expanded its platform capabilities across the full spectrum of data integration, analytics, and AI. •Prior to Qlik, he served as Chief Operating Officer (October 2014-December 2017) of Medidata Solutions (formerly Nasdaq: MDSO), where he helped scale the company’s cloud-based offerings and strengthen its operational foundation prior to its $5.8 billion acquisition by Dassault Systemes following Mike's tenure. •Earlier in his career, Mike held senior leadership roles at ADP (Nasdaq: ADP), a human capital management solutions provider, where he led large-scale operations and enterprise technology initiatives. His roles included Corporate Vice President of Product Development and Chief Information Officer (2008-2014), as well as Senior Vice President and General Manager of ADP’s Global Human Resources and Payroll Outsourcing Business (2005-2008). •He holds an M.B.A. from Pace University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Dickinson College. Our Board believes that Mike’s board and business experience and his overall knowledge of our industry qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Nominees for Election as Class I Directors
| STEPHEN LIFSHATZ | | | Age: 67 Director Since: 2019 Independent Committees: •Audit (Chair) •Compensation | Stephen Lifshatz has nearly four decades of C-Suite experience at technology software and Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") companies with deep proficiency in operational effectiveness, M&A, public offerings, and investor relations. Throughout his career, he has played a central role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating enterprise risks through the implementation of robust risk management frameworks that support strategic objectives and promote transparency and accountability for investors. Career Highlights •Steve currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of CDK Global (since February 2023), a technology provider for the automotive retail industry, where he oversees financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational discipline. During Steve’s tenure, the company has maintained strong financial performance and has disclosed that more than $540 billion in automotive commerce is managed by the company's dealer partners annually. •As Chief Financial Officer (May 2018-September 2021) at Lytx, a video telematics company, he helped grow and scale the business through two successful recapitalizations. •As Chief Financial Officer (December 2010-December 2016) of Fleetmatics Group (formerly NYSE: FLTX), a SaaS provider for fleet management, he led financial strategy and processes and enterprise systems that supported the company’s 2012 initial public offering and subsequent growth, which successfully positioned the business for its $2.4 billion acquisition by Verizon. •Steve also served as Chief Financial Officer at Authoria, Lionbridge Technologies (formerly Nasdaq: LIOX), The Dodge Group, and Marcam Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: MRCM), and advised private equity firms on the growth and expansion of their portfolio companies. •He holds a B.S. in Accounting and Marketing from Skidmore College. Our Board believes that Steve’s board and business experience and his overall knowledge of our industry qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Nominees for Election as Class I Directors
| GEORGE RIEDEL | | | Age: 68 Director Since: June 30, 2026 Independent Committees: None | George Riedel is a senior executive with more than 40 years of experience leading business strategy across technology and software companies. He has held senior leadership roles across enterprise technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and consulting, and has led strategic transformations, including M&A and operational turnarounds. He also brings extensive board experience across public and private companies, providing valuable perspective on corporate strategy, operations, and board governance. Career Highlights •George served as a Senior Lecturer in the General Management Unit at Harvard Business School (2017-June 2026). •As CEO and Chairman (2014–2017) of Cloudmark (formerly NASDAQ: PFPT), a messaging security and threat-intelligence platform, George led the company through its sale to Proofpoint. •At Nortel Networks (formerly NYSE/TSX: NT), a global telecommunications equipment manufacturer, he served in various senior leadership roles, including President, Business Units (2009–2011) and Chief Strategy Officer (2006–2009), where he helped lead corporate strategy and operational execution. •Earlier in his career, George served as Vice President of Strategy and M&A at Juniper Networks (formerly NYSE: JNPR), a networking and cybersecurity company (2003–2006), and spent over 15 years at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, including as a Senior Partner, advising companies on strategy and operations. He began his career as an Engineering Manager at Exxon (now known as Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM)), a multinational energy company. •He holds an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Other Public Company Directorships: •Markforged (formerly NYSE: MKFG), an additive manufacturing company (May 2024–April 2025, until its acquisition by Nano Dimension) •Infinera (formerly NASDAQ: INFN), a manufacturer of optical networking equipment and semiconductors (2020–February 2025, until its acquisition by Nokia) •Cerner (formerly NASDAQ: CERN), a health IT company (2019–June 2022, until its acquisition by Oracle) •Xperi (NYSE: XPER), a technology and IP licensing company (2013–2020) Our Board believes that George’s board and business experience and his overall knowledge of strategy and operations qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Directors Continuing in Office
Directors Continuing in Office The following are our six directors continuing in office and sets forth their principal occupation and business experience during the last five years and their ages as of July 6, 2026.
Class II Directors (Term Expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting)
Class II Directors (Term Expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting)
Class II Directors (Term Expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting)
| DAN STREETMAN | | | Age: 58 Director Since: June 30, 2026 Independent Committees: None | Dan Streetman is a proven business leader with more than 20 years of experience leading global customer operations, sales, marketing, product development and professional services for public and private enterprise software and information technology companies. His current executive experience creating agentic AI-driven workflows to transform customer experiences, accelerate growth opportunities, and deliver efficiencies will provide valuable perspectives to the Board. Career Highlights •As Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors at Tanium (since February 2023), a privately held cybersecurity and systems management company that is leveraging AI to drive meaningful growth and profitability, Dan leads Tanium’s day-to-day and customer-facing technical operations, as well as the company’s product strategy, development, and company culture. •Prior to Tanium, Dan served as Chief Executive Officer at TIBCO Software, a 4,000-person, $1+ billion global leader that provided integration and analytics solutions, where he was responsible for driving double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth. •Earlier in his career, Dan oversaw and helped propel significant data-driven transformations at BMC Software, an enterprise technology company, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), a cloud-based CRM platform, and C3.ai, an enterprise AI software company. •He also served as an Airborne Ranger-qualified U.S. Army Officer, including in both peacetime and combat, and was awarded numerous decorations, including the Bronze Star. •Dan holds a holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in National Security Strategy from U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he served as the first regiment commander. Our Board believes that Dan’s technology and business experience and his overall knowledge of our industry qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Class II Directors (Term Expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting)
| JILL WARD | | | Age: 66 Director Since: 2019 Board Chair Since: 2021 Independent Committees: •Audit •Nominating and Corporate Governance (Chair) | Jill Ward is an experienced operating and board executive with a proven track record of scaling technology and business services companies. She brings significant board oversight experience across governance, strategy, operating results, risk, and M&A, shaped by her service on public and private technology company boards. As Dynatrace Board Chair, Jill plays a key role in guiding Dynatrace in its evolution as a public company, and helping to expand and strengthen its focus on growth and leadership in AI-powered observability for enterprises. Career Highlights •As an Operating Partner (October 2018-February 2020) at Lead Edge Capital, a technology-focused growth equity investment firm, Jill helped advise growth-stage private technology companies on scaling and building long-term value. •As President and Chief Operating Officer (April 2015-November 2016) at Fleetmatics Group (formerly NYSE: FLTX), Jill enabled this SaaS company’s rapid global growth with enterprises as well as small and midsize business (“SMBs”) by expanding its platform, strengthening segmented go-to-market ("GTM") and operational execution, and positioning the business for its $2.4 billion acquisition by Verizon. •As Senior Vice President and General Manager at Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), and previously as Vice President and General Manager (2001-2014), Jill led pivotal business units and channels at this software maker serving SMBs. She led the company's professional tax and accounting software businesses, accountant and developer partner channels that drove sales of Quickbooks to SMBs, and a portfolio of vertical industry software acquisitions, driving strong growth and profitability. •Previously, Jill held senior leadership roles at Telespectrum Worldwide, a customer relationship management services provider to enterprises, Fidelity Investments, a retail and institutional investments provider, and Bain & Company, a management consulting firm. •Jill holds an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and a B.A. in History from Wellesley College. Other Public Company Directorships: •HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS), an AI-powered customer relationship management platform for SMBs (since October 2017) •Informatica (formerly NYSE: INFA), a data governance and management platform for enterprises (June 2021-November 2025, until its acquisition by Salesforce) •Carbon Black, Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: CBLK), a cloud native endpoint security platform for enterprises (December 2018-October 2019, until its acquisition by VMware) Our Board believes that Jill’s board and business experience and her overall knowledge of our industry qualify her to serve on our Board. |
Class II Directors (Term Expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting)
| KIRSTEN WOLBERG | | | Age: 58 Director Since: 2021 Independent Committees: •Cybersecurity (Chair) •Nominating and Corporate Governance | Kirsten Wolberg is a technology and operations executive with expertise in growing enterprise-wide platforms, strengthening security and reliability, and driving operational excellence. Her background in managing high-performance and secure data systems enables her to provide valuable oversight of Dynatrace’s technology strategy, cybersecurity, and talent management. She also brings experience serving on public company boards, providing additional perspectives on governance, risk oversight, and growth strategy. Career Highlights •As Chief Technology and Operations Officer (November 2017-February 2021) of DocuSign (Nasdaq: DOCU), a provider of e-signature and technology products, Kirsten led DocuSign’s global technology and engineering organizations during a period of rapid growth, helping the company increase its revenues from $381 million in 2017 to $1.5 billion in 2021. •Prior to DocuSign, Kirsten served as Vice President of Technology (January 2012- October 2017) at PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL), a technology payments platform, where she led large-scale digital transformation across the company’s 17 product lines, while overseeing a 4,000-person organization with a $900 million budget. •She has held several additional leadership roles, including Chief Information Officer (2008-2011) at Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), an enterprise software platform and Vice President of Technology (2001-2008) at Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW), a financial services company, where she developed extensive experience building and operating mission-critical cloud and data-driven infrastructure. •She holds an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.S. in Business Administration and Management from the University of Southern California. Other Public Company Directorships: •Sallie Mae, formally SLM Corporation (Nasdaq: SLM), a lender (since November 2016) •CalAmp Corp. (formerly Nasdaq: CAMP), an enterprise technology company (August 2020-July 2024) Our Board believes that Kirsten’s board, cyber and enterprise technology experience and her overall knowledge of the SaaS software industry qualify her to serve on our Board. |
Class III Directors (Term Expires at the 2028 Annual Meeting)
Class III Directors (Term Expires at the 2028 Annual Meeting)
Class III Directors (Term Expires at the 2028 Annual Meeting)
| LISA CAMPBELL | | | Age: 63 Director Since: 2024 Independent Committees: • Cybersecurity | Lisa Campbell contributes more than 30 years of experience leading business strategy, growth, and marketing at global software companies, providing the Board with relevant insights into shaping GTM strategies designed to accelerate growth and market reach. She has led business transformations by advancing new business models, new industry and product strategies, brand awareness and data-driven capabilities to acquire new customers, entries into new markets, and expansions in existing business lines. She brings deep industry insights, business strategy, and GTM expertise that contribute to the Board’s oversight of the sustained value creation strategy and competitive positioning of Dynatrace. Career Highlights •As Chief Marketing Officer (July 2021-August 2024) at OneTrust, an AI software company, Lisa oversaw the launch of its integrated product suite spanning AI governance, data privacy, security, third-party risk, and compliance, helping reposition the company from a privacy provider to a comprehensive enterprise agentic trust platform. During Lisa's tenure at OneTrust, the company doubled its revenues. •She brings valuable perspectives to the Board on business and industry strategy, product marketing, brand positioning, and demand generation, informed by her leadership at Autodesk (Nasdaq: ADSK), a software company, where she served as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer and EVP Business Strategy (August 2017-July 2021), and oversaw market expansion initiatives and strategic M&A, helping drive the company's revenue from approximately $2.0 billion in 2017 to approximately $4.0 billion in 2021. •Lisa also served in executive leadership roles at other technology companies, including Evolve (now part of Oracle Corporation), Sterling Software Inc., and Digital Equipment Corporation, where she led critical GTM functions to accelerate growth and sustainable market differentiation. •She holds an M.B.A. from Babson College and a B.A. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Boston College. Other Public Company Directorships: •Dropbox (Nasdaq: DBX), a cloud storage company (since August 2019) •Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB), a software development and data aggregation company (since September 2024) Our Board believes that Lisa’s GTM and business experience and her overall knowledge of the SaaS industry qualify her to serve on our Board. |
Class III Directors (Term Expires at the 2028 Annual Meeting)
| AMOL KULKARNI | | | Age: 56 Director Since: 2023 Independent Committees: • Compensation • Nominating and Corporate Governance | Amol Kulkarni is a technology executive with over 20 years of expertise in product innovation, cloud platforms, and scaling high-growth software businesses. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing platforms that deliver strong return on investment and differentiated customer experiences. With his background in cybersecurity, data, and AI, and a strong track record of execution, he supports the Board’s oversight of Dynatrace’s continued innovation and long-term value creation. Career Highlights •Leveraging his product development expertise, Amol serves as a board member to privately held technology companies, where he guides innovation and product strategy. He also serves as a senior adviser to Permira, a global private equity firm (since September 2023), where he supports investment origination, due diligence, and value creation, with a focus on generative AI. •He previously held senior roles at CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD), a cybersecurity company, including as the Chief Product and Engineering Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering and Products (2014-August 2023). During his tenure, he led product innovation initiatives and drove the development of the company’s AI-native, SaaS security platform, supporting the company’s growth from under $10 million in ARR to $3 billion. •Earlier in his career at Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), (2000-2014), a global technology company, he led the development of Bing’s knowledge graph, helping drive meaningful gains in market share, and held senior leadership roles across key cloud platforms, including Windows Azure and BizTalk Server. •He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, a Master of Technology in Energy Systems Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a Bachelor of Engineering from University of Poona. Our Board believes that Amol’s technology and business experience and his overall knowledge of our industry qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Class III Directors (Term Expires at the 2028 Annual Meeting)
| STEVE ROWLAND | | | Age: 58 Director Since: 2021 Independent Committees: •Audit | Steve Rowland is a senior executive with deep experience in building and leading global sales and customer-facing organizations at high-growth enterprise software companies. He brings demonstrated success in GTM execution and scaling recurring revenue models, along with valuable insight into competitive positioning and customer acquisition. He has led companies in international expansion across the EMEA and Asia-Pacific markets, providing valuable perspectives on operating across strategic growth markets and global enterprise risk management. Career Highlights •As Executive Advisor and Limited Partner at Forté Ventures (since May 2019), a venture capital firm focused on high-growth technology companies, as well as through his separate advisory work with privately held, AI-focused technology companies, Steve brings a valuable understanding of emerging technologies and innovation. Steve's experience contributes to the Board’s oversight of Dynatrace's disciplined capital allocation strategy and evaluation of growth opportunities in support of long-term value creation. •He served as President of Klaviyo (NYSE: KVYO) (July 2023-December 2025), a marketing automation and customer data platform, where he helped guide a successful IPO in 2023 and drive post-IPO execution and scale operations for its digital customer engagement platform. •As Chief Revenue Officer at Okta, Inc. (Nasdaq: OKTA) (March 2021-March 2023), an independent identity provider, Steve led the global revenue organization, driving international expansion and contributing to the company’s revenue growth from $835 million in 2021 to $1.86 billion in 2023. •He also served as Vice President, Americas at Splunk Inc. (formerly Nasdaq: SPLK), (August 2019-March 2021), a cybersecurity and observability services provider, and as President of DataStax, Inc. (October 2015-August 2019), a real-time data for AI company, where he was responsible for all marketing operations, including strategy, sales, pre-sales, and customer success. •Steve holds a B.S. in Engineering from Texas A&M University. Our Board believes that Steve’s leadership and GTM experience and his overall knowledge of our industry qualify him to serve on our Board. |
Director Compensation
Director Compensation
Components of our non-employee director compensation policy effective for fiscal 2026
Components of our non-employee director compensation policy effective for fiscal 2026 Cash retainers are paid in quarterly installments and may be pro-rated based on the number of actual days served by the director during the calendar quarter. The Board also has discretion to pro-rate the first annual equity award or the first annual equity award for a new director if the Board deems it appropriate in light of the proximity of the initial grant to the anticipated date of our company's next annual meeting of stockholders. Vesting of any equity award ceases if a director resigns from our Board or otherwise ceases to serve as a director, unless the Board determines that circumstances warrant continuation of vesting. In addition, all equity awards will become 100% vested and exercisable in the event of change in control of our company (as defined in the non-employee director compensation policy as a “Sale Event”, which is defined in our 2019 Equity Incentive Plan). During our fiscal 2026, committee members received the following additional annual retainers due to the workload and broad-based responsibilities of the committees:
Components of our non-employee director compensation policy effective for fiscal 2026
| Committee | Member Annual Fee | Chair Annual Fee | | Audit Committee | $10,000 | $20,000 | | Compensation Committee | $7,500 | $15,000 | | Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee | $5,000 | $10,000 | | Cybersecurity Committee | $5,000 | $10,000 |
Components of our non-employee director compensation policy effective for fiscal 2026
In setting director compensation for fiscal 2026, the Compensation Committee reviewed benchmarking information provided by the committee’s independent compensation consultant related to director compensation paid by the same peer group utilized for executive compensation benchmarking purposes. That peer group is discussed later in this Proxy Statement. Based on that review, no changes were made to the director compensation program for fiscal 2026. Directors are also reimbursed for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses attending Board and committee meetings and otherwise directly related to their service as directors. We offer a non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan which provides eligible U.S. directors with the opportunity to defer up to 100% of their annual cash retainers. Account balances under the Deferred Compensation Plan are credited with income, gains, and losses based on the performance of investment funds selected by the participant from a list of funds designated by our company. We do not make matching contributions under the Deferred Compensation Plan, but are permitted to make discretionary contributions. However, we did not make any contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan in our fiscal 2026.
Director Compensation – Fiscal 2026
Director Compensation – Fiscal 2026 The table below presents the total compensation for each person who served as a non-employee director during fiscal 2026. During fiscal 2026, Rick McConnell, our current CEO, was a member of our Board and received no additional compensation for his service as a director. Please see the “Executive Compensation” section for more information about Rick McConnell’s compensation for fiscal 2026.
Director Compensation – Fiscal 2026
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)(1) | Stock Award ($)(2) | Total ($) | | Lisa Campbell | 40,000 | 200,041 | 240,041 | | Michael Capone | 55,000 | 200,041 | 255,041 | | Amol Kulkarni | 47,500 | 200,041 | 247,541 | | Stephen Lifshatz | 62,500 | 200,041 | 262,541 | | Steve Rowland | 45,000 | 200,041 | 245,041 | | Jill Ward | 105,000 | 200,041 | 305,041 | | Kirsten Wolberg | 50,000 | 200,041 | 250,041 |
Director Compensation – Fiscal 2026
(1)The amounts include cash retainers, including any retainers deferred by directors under our Deferred Compensation Plan. During our fiscal 2026, Michael Capone was the only director to defer a portion of his cash retainer pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan. (2)The amounts represent the aggregate grant date fair value of RSUs granted to our directors during fiscal 2026, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the RSUs reported in this column are set forth in note 15 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2026 Annual Report. On August 20, 2025 (the date of our 2025 annual meeting of stockholders), each non-employee director serving and re-elected as of that date received an annual equity award of 4,111 RSUs that vest on the earlier of the one year anniversary of the grant or the date of the Annual Meeting. As of March 31, 2026, our non-employee directors as of such date held the following amounts of unvested RSUs: Lisa Campbell - 9,173; Michael Capone – 4,111; Amol Kulkarni – 7,223; Stephen Lifshatz – 4,111; Steve Rowland – 4,111; Jill Ward – 4,111; and Kirsten Wolberg – 4,111. In April 2026, the Board increased the amounts of cash and equity retainers payable to non-employee directors effective as of April 1, 2026 for our fiscal 2027 to align director pay closer to the midpoint of peer group companies. These adjustments were the first increases since 2023. The annual cash retainer payable to non-employee directors was increased to $40,000. The additional cash retainer payable to the Board Chair was increased to $80,000. Audit Committee cash retainers for members and its chair were increased to $12,500 and $25,000, respectively. Compensation Committee cash retainers for members and its chair were increased to $10,000 and $20,000, respectively. Cybersecurity Committee cash retainers for members and its chair were increased to $6,000 and $12,000, respectively. Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee cash retainers for members and its chair were increased to $6,000 and $12,000, respectively. The values of the annual RSU grant and initial RSU grant were increased to $230,000 and $460,000, respectively.
Executive Compensation Program Highlights – Fiscal 2026
Executive Compensation Program Highlights – Fiscal 2026 Highlights of our fiscal 2026 executive compensation program included the following: •Competitive Base Salaries: After evaluating the competitive positioning of our named executive officers’ base salaries in the context of our overall compensation philosophy, the Compensation Committee approved base salary increases between approximately 2.4% and 3.1% in local currencies for fiscal 2026. •Challenging Short-Term Incentive ("STI") Goals: Our named executive officers were eligible to earn an annual STI bonus based on our level of achievement of rigorous corporate financial goals for the year. Fiscal 2026 annual STI awards for our named executive officers were weighted 65% on the achievement of ARR goals and 35% on the achievement of Non-GAAP Operating Income goals. Our named executive officers earned 102.7% of their target annual STI award, which reflected the Compensation Committee's exercise of discretion under the STI plan to cap STI payouts for the ARR metric at target, notwithstanding above-target achievement. •Emphasis on Performance-Based Long-term Incentive ("LTI") Awards: Our named executive officers were eligible to receive LTI awards in the form of RSUs and PSUs, each representing 50% of the target value awarded. In fiscal 2026, PSUs granted consisted of units based on financial performance ("Financial PSUs") and units based on rTSR performance ("rTSR PSUs"). Financial PSUs were weighted 40% on ARR, 40% on revenue, and 20% on Non-GAAP Operating Income. rTSR PSUs were based on the company’s stock price performance relative to companies that are the constituents of the Russell 3000 index over performance periods of one, two, and three fiscal years that began on April 1, 2025. Financial PSUs for fiscal 2026 were earned at approximately 114.0% of target. rTSR PSUs granted in June 2025 for the one year period ended March 31, 2026 (fiscal 2026) were not earned as performance was below threshold performance, and rTSR PSUs granted in June 2024 for the two year period ended March 31, 2026 (fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026) were earned at approximately 61.5% of target. The table below sets forth the mix of our LTI equity awards for fiscal 2026:
Executive Compensation Program Highlights – Fiscal 2026
| Vehicle | % of Award Mix | Metric | Metric Weighting | | Financial PSUs | 30% | ARR | 40% | | | | Revenue | 40% | | | | Non-GAAP Operating Income | 20% | | rTSR PSUs | 20% | rTSR | 100% | | RSUs | 50% | Time | - |
Executive Compensation Program Highlights – Fiscal 2026
The Compensation Committee determined it was appropriate to include ARR and Non-GAAP Operating Income as performance measures in both fiscal 2026 STI awards and Financial PSUs to emphasize the importance of these metrics to the company's financial outcomes and because both are principal measures used by stockholders to assess Dynatrace's performance. The Compensation Committee also believed that ARR and Non-GAAP Operating Income appropriately align incentive compensation with the company's strategic priorities of sustainable growth and disciplined profitability. The Compensation Committee also determined it was appropriate to include both ARR and revenue in the fiscal 2026 Financial PSU awards, as ARR reflects future revenue and growth in the recurring base while revenue reflects realized performance within the fiscal year. While the Compensation Committee is mindful of stockholder concerns regarding overlapping metrics across the STI and PSU programs, the inclusion of ARR and Non-GAAP Operating Income in both plans was designed not to be duplicative, but rather to deliberately reinforce the metrics that investors and analysts most closely associate with Dynatrace's long-term business health and operational efficiency. The Compensation Committee continued to include rTSR PSUs in fiscal 2026 LTI awards as a relative performance metric that both measures the company's performance against a broad benchmark index and also aligns executives' compensation with driving long-term stockholder value. In fiscal 2027, the weighing for rTSR PSUs was increased to 25% of the total LTI equity award mix (with Financial PSUs reduced to 25% of the total LTI equity award mix), reinforcing the Compensation Committee's commitment to tying a meaningful portion of executive compensation to a performance measure that is evaluated over multiple years and is aligned with the stockholder experience.
Executive Compensation Objectives and Design
| Component | Purpose | Features | Type | Form | | Base salary | Provides a fair and competitive base level of compensation for services rendered. | Fixed annual salary targeted at or around the 50th percentile of our peer group. | Fixed | Cash | | Annual incentive bonus (STI) | Motivates and rewards for achievements relative to our goals and expectations for each fiscal year. | Bonus payment of a targeted amount contingent on achievement of corporate financial results, with payout on a sliding scale depending on over or under-achievement of corporate financial results. | Short-term variable | Cash | | Equity awards (RSUs and PSUs) | Aligns executives’ interests with those of our stockholders and provides an incentive for our executives to remain with us. | Grants of restricted stock units, which are comprised of time-based RSUs, Financial PSUs, and rTSR PSUs. RSUs and PSUs vest over a three year period. | Long-term variable | Equity | | Other benefits | Provides market-competitive benefits to enable our executives to maintain their health and welfare, and to save for their retirement. | Benefit plans such as medical, dental, and life and disability insurance plans; 401(k) plan, deferred compensation plan, and similar plans. We do not provide material executive perquisites or supplemental executive benefits. | | Various |
Consideration of Say-On-Pay Advisory Vote
Consideration of Say-On-Pay Advisory Vote In accordance with the requirements of Section 14A of the Exchange Act and the related rules of the SEC, our stockholders have the opportunity to cast an annual non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed pursuant to the SEC’s compensation disclosure rules which includes the "Say-on-Pay" vote. The Say-on-Pay vote gives our stockholders the opportunity to express their views on our named executive officers’ compensation. At our fiscal 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held in August 2025, approximately 92% of votes cast supported our executive compensation program. Because we place very high value on the opinions of our stockholders, the Board and the Compensation Committee will consider the outcome of the Say-on-Pay vote described in Proposal No. 3 of this Proxy Statement, as well as feedback received from stockholders throughout the year, when making compensation decisions for our executive officers in the future. For example, in response to stockholder feedback on compensation matters, we introduced rTSR PSUs as a component of LTI awards granted to our executive officers in our fiscal 2025, and as a more recent example of our responsiveness to stockholder feedback, we increased the weighing of rTSR PSUs to 25% of the total LTI equity award mix in our fiscal 2027.
Role of the Compensation Consultant
Role of the Compensation Consultant For fiscal 2026, our Compensation Committee engaged Compensia as its independent compensation consultant to advise on executive compensation matters including: overall compensation program design, peer group development and updates, and benchmarking executive officer and director compensation programs. Compensia reports directly to our Compensation Committee. Our Compensation Committee has assessed the independence of Compensia consistent with NYSE listing standards and has concluded that the engagement of Compensia does not raise any conflict of interest.
Use of Competitive Market Data and Peer Groups
Use of Competitive Market Data and Peer Groups The Compensation Committee directs Compensia to provide it with competitive market data and analysis based on a select group of peer companies and published compensation survey data, as well as information about current market practices and trends, compensation structures and peer group compensation ranges. The competitive market data that Compensia provides is based on a compensation peer group selected and approved by the Compensation Committee with input and guidance from Compensia, and published compensation survey data in cases where there is insufficient data for specific executive positions with the peer group companies. The compensation peer group is comprised of companies that are considered similar to us at the time of selection based on industry, business model and type of software, and various financial criteria, including revenue, profitability, market capitalization and revenue growth rate. Our compensation peer group is reviewed annually and adjusted as the Compensation Committee determines to be appropriate. For fiscal 2026, the selection criteria for our compensation peer group targeted comparable public software companies with annual revenues generally between approximately $750 million and $3.0 billion, and market capitalization generally between approximately $7.6 billion and $30.3 billion. When executive compensation for fiscal 2026 was set, our peer group as approved by our Compensation Committee was comprised of the following 18 companies:
Use of Competitive Market Data and Peer Groups
| Aspen Technology | Elastic | MongoDB | Samsara | | Cloudflare | Fair Isaac | Nutanix | UiPath | | Commvault Systems | HubSpot | Okta | Zscaler | | Confluent | Informatica | Paylocity Holdings | | | Datadog | Manhattan Associates | PTC | |
Use of Competitive Market Data and Peer Groups
Aspen Technology, Commvault Systems, and Manhattan Associates were new additions to the peer group. Five9 was removed from the peer group due to having a lower market capitalization and Splunk was removed after it ceased to be a public company after its acquisition by Cisco. When the Compensation Committee initially discussed fiscal 2026 compensation in January 2025, Dynatrace ranked at the 48th percentile for revenue and 46th percentile for market capitalization. Our executive compensation benchmarking also included survey data provided by Radford, a business unit of Aon Hewitt Consulting, representing publicly traded software companies with revenue levels and market capitalization levels comparable to ours. Radford did not provide compensation consulting services to the Compensation Committee during fiscal 2026. In determining the compensation of our executive officers, our Compensation Committee considered the market data provided by Compensia, peer data supplemented by Radford survey data where peer benchmarks were not available, and other factors outlined below in “Compensation-Setting Factors.” The Compensation Committee generally does not specifically benchmark the compensation of any individual to a precise percentile within the range of compensation found in the market and survey data. In addition, the Compensation Committee does not have a set formula by which it determines how much of the named executive officer’s compensation is fixed rather than variable or at risk. The Compensation Committee and the Board also considered other criteria, including market factors, the experience level of the executive, and the executive’s performance against established company and individual goals in determining variations to this general target range. While we compete for executive talent with some of the companies in our peer group, due to the nature of our business and our industry, we also compete for executive talent with many other public companies that are larger and more established than we are or that possess greater resources than we do, and with smaller private companies that may be able to offer greater equity compensation potential.
Compensation-Setting Factors
Compensation-Setting Factors The Compensation Committee reviews compensation annually for all our executive officers. In setting executive base salaries and bonuses and granting equity incentive awards, the Compensation Committee and the Board consider compensation for comparable positions in the market, the historical compensation levels of our executives, company-wide and individual performance as compared to our expectations and objectives, our desire to motivate our employees to achieve short and long-term results that are in the best interests of our stockholders, and the desire to incent a long-term commitment to our company. We target a general competitive position, based on independent third-party benchmark analytics to inform the mix of base salary, bonus and long-term equity incentives. Our Compensation Committee has historically determined our executives’ compensation and consults with the full Board in determining the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer. Our Compensation Committee typically reviews and discusses management’s proposed compensation with the Chief Executive Officer for all executives other than the Chief Executive Officer. Based on those discussions and its discretion, taking into account the factors noted above, the Compensation Committee discusses and ultimately approves the base salaries and cash incentive bonuses for our executive officers without members of management present. The Compensation Committee also reviews its decisions with the full Board, and considers any input received. When reviewing and approving the amount of each compensation element and the target total compensation opportunity for our executive officers, the Compensation Committee considers the following factors: •Our performance against the annual corporate goals established by the Compensation Committee and our Board in consultation with management; •Each executive officer’s skills, experience, and qualifications relative to other similarly situated executives at the companies in our compensation peer group; •The scope of each executive officer’s role compared to other similarly situated executives at the companies in our compensation peer group; •The performance of each individual executive officer, based on an assessment of their contributions to our overall performance, ability to lead their department, and work as part of a team, all of which reflect our core values; •Compensation parity among our executive officers; •Our retention goals, and the potential difficulty of replacing the executive officer if they were to leave Dynatrace; •Our financial performance relative to our peers; •The compensation practices of our compensation peer group and the positioning of each executive officer’s compensation in a ranking of peer company compensation levels; and •The recommendations provided by our Chief Executive Officer with respect to the compensation of our other executive officers. These factors provide the framework for determining the compensation of each of our executive officers, including our named executive officers. The Compensation Committee does not assign relative weights or rankings to these factors, and does not consider any single factor as determinative in the compensation of our executive officers. Rather, the Compensation Committee and our Board, as applicable, rely on their own knowledge and judgment in assessing these factors and making compensation decisions.
Annual STI Awards
Annual STI Awards Our annual STI plan motivates and rewards our executives for achievements relative to our goals and expectations for each fiscal year. Each named executive officer has a target bonus opportunity, defined as a percentage of his annual base salary. Target annual bonuses are determined with respect to the same corporate objectives and formula for all of our executive officers, including our named executive officers, who are at the same level, and represent a specific percentage of annual base salary. Fiscal 2026 Target Annual Bonuses In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Compensation Committee reviewed and approved the fiscal 2026 target annual bonuses of our named executive officers below:
Annual STI Awards
| | Target Annual Bonus (% of Base Salary) | | | Name | Fiscal 2025 | Fiscal 2026 | | Rick McConnell | 100% | 100% | | Jim Benson | 75% | 75% | | Dan Zugelder | 100% | 100% | | Bernd Greifeneder | 70% | 70% | | Steve McMahon | - | 70% |
Annual STI Awards
Fiscal 2026 STI – Financial Performance Targets The Compensation Committee designed our company’s STI plan for fiscal 2026 to align the interests of our executives with those of our investors and reward performance that would increase the value of the company to our stockholders. Accordingly, in June 2025, the Compensation Committee decided that payments under the fiscal 2026 STI plan would depend on the company's achievement of:
Annual STI Awards
| Metric | Weighting | Rationale / Why We Use This Metric | | Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) | 65% | We define ARR as the daily revenue of all subscription agreements that are actively generating revenue as of the last day of the reporting period multiplied by 365. We exclude from our calculation of ARR any revenues derived from month-to-month agreements and/or product usage overage billings. ARR performance is evaluated on a constant currency basis. | | Non-GAAP Operating Income (NGOI) | 35% | Non-GAAP Operating Income is GAAP income from operations adjusted for the following items: share-based compensation; employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions; amortization of intangibles; transaction, restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items that may arise from time to time. We also refer to this measure as Non-GAAP Income from Operations in some of our press releases and SEC filings. |
Annual STI Awards
| | Threshold Performance (50% Payout) | | Target Performance (100% Payout) | | Maximum Performance (150% Payout) | | | | Measure | Percentage | Value | Percentage | Value | Percentage | Value | Weighting | | ARR | 95% | $1,894,015,000 | 100% | $1,993,700,000 | 105% | $2,093,385,000 | 65% | | Non-GAAP Operating Income | 90% | $524,610,000 | 100% | $582,900,000 | 110% | $641,190,000 | 35% |
Annual STI Awards
Under the 2026 STI plan, no bonus was payable with respect to a particular measure (ARR or NGOI) if the percentage achievement was below the threshold indicated above (95% or 90%, respectively). If either ARR or NGOI was achieved at or above the threshold value/percentage indicated above, the payout with respect to those measures was between 50% and 150% of the target bonus, interpolated on a straight-line basis. The maximum total payout could not exceed 150% of the executives' on-target bonuses. Fiscal 2026 STI Results In May 2026, the Compensation Committee determined that our company’s financial performance was equal to 100.8% and 101.5% of ARR and NGOI targets for fiscal 2026, respectively. Our named executive officers earned 102.7% of their target annual STI award, which reflected the Compensation Committee's exercise of discretion under the STI plan to cap STI payouts for the ARR metric at target, notwithstanding above-target achievement. Actual performance for ARR is reported based on foreign exchange rates used in our Board-approved fiscal 2026 plan, which differ from rates used in our external reporting of financial results.
Annual STI Awards
| | Target Performance | Actual Performance | Actual Performance as a Percentage of Target | Payout Percentage | Weighting | Payout Percentage | | ARR | $1,993,700,000 | $2,009,000,000 | 100.8% | 100.0% | 65% | 102.7% | | Non-GAAP Operating Income | $582,900,000 | $591,900,000 | 101.5% | 107.7% | 35% | |
Annual STI Awards
Fiscal 2026 STI Payouts In light of the achievement under the 2026 STI plan, the percentage of base salary and the actual cash incentive bonus amounts as a percentage of base salary that were approved by our Compensation Committee and paid to our named executive officers are set forth in the table below.
Annual STI Awards
| Name | Target Award (% of Base Salary) | Target Award Opportunity | Actual Award Payment | Award Payment as a Percentage of Target | | Rick McConnell | 100% | $695,000 | $713,765 | 102.7% | | Jim Benson | 75% | $390,000 | $400,530 | 102.7% | | Dan Zugelder | 100% | $505,000 | $518,635 | 102.7% | | Bernd Greifeneder(1) | 70% | $338,765 | $347,911 | 102.7% | | Steve McMahon(2) | 70% | $279,616 | $287,166 | 102.7% |
Annual STI Awards
(1) Bernd Greifeneder's STI award is paid in Euros. The amounts reported in this table is based on an exchange rate of EUR 1.00:USD 1.1468 as of March 31, 2026. (2) Steve McMahon joined Dynatrace on May 12, 2025 and his STI payout was prorated based on the number of days that he worked for our company during fiscal 2026.
LTI Awards
LTI Awards Our LTI program is designed to: •align executives’ interests with those of our stockholders by providing incentives (restricted stock units) that will increase in value if our share price rises; •align executives' interests with those of our stockholders by providing incentives (PSUs) having a value that depends on achievement of corporate financial measures (ARR, revenue and NGOI) and stock price performance relative to a broad index of publicly traded companies; and •provide a meaningful retention incentive for our executives to remain with us for the long-term. The market for qualified and talented executives is highly competitive and we compete for talent with many companies that have greater resources than we do. Accordingly, we believe equity compensation is a crucial component of any competitive executive compensation package we offer. In this Proxy Statement, references to “restricted stock units” are to PSUs and time-based RSUs collectively.
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs) Annual 2026 Equity Awards For annual equity awards to our executives in fiscal 2026, our Compensation Committee granted: •50% in the form of PSUs (which were split between 30% Financial PSUs and 20% rTSR PSUs); and •50% in the form of time-based RSUs. The target LTI award for each participant was expressed as a U.S. dollar value, with the final number of PSUs and RSUs granted calculated based on the trailing 30-day average closing price as reported on the NYSE through the date of grant. The following table sets forth the target number of PSUs and the number of RSUs granted to our named executive officers as part of fiscal 2026 annual equity awards:
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
| Name | Grant Date | Grant Date Target Value (1) | Financial PSUs (# of Shares at Target) | rTSR PSUs (# of Shares at Target) | Time-Based RSUs (# of Shares) | | Rick McConnell | June 5, 2025 | $16,500,000 | 97,059 | 64,706 | 161,765 | | Jim Benson | June 5, 2025 | $6,000,000 | 35,295 | 23,530 | 58,824 | | Dan Zugelder | June 5, 2025 | $5,000,000 | 29,412 | 19,608 | 49,020 | | Bernd Greifeneder | June 5, 2025 | $4,600,000 | 27,059 | 18,040 | 45,099 | | Steve McMahon (2) | June 5, 2025 | $9,500,000 | 55,883 | 37,255 | 93,138 |
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
(1)The amounts in this column differ from amounts reflected in the Summary Compensation Table's "Stock Awards" column due to differences in determining grant date value. (2)Reflects a sign-on equity award to Steve McMahon. Time-Based RSUs The RSUs granted on June 5, 2025 to all of our named executive officers except Steve McMahon vest over three years, with 33% of the units vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal quarterly installments over the following two years, provided that the executive officer remains employed by the company through the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs granted on June 5, 2025 to Steve McMahon vest over four years, with 25% of the units vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remainder vesting in equal quarterly installments over the following three years, provided that Steve remains employed by the company through the applicable vesting dates. Financial PSUs The Financial PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 to all of our named executive officers except Steve McMahon vest over three years and included a one-year financial performance period, with 33% of the earned Financial PSUs vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date or, if later, the date on which achievement of the Financial PSU metrics is determined for the performance period, and the remainder vesting in equal quarterly installments over the following two years. The Financial PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 to Steve McMahon vest over four years and included a one-year financial performance period, with 25% of the earned Financial PSUs vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date or, if later, the date on which achievement of the Financial PSU metrics is determined for the performance period, and the remainder vesting in equal quarterly installments over the following three years. Our Financial PSUs have a one year financial performance period given the dynamic nature of our industry and operating environment, and based on an analysis from the Compensation Committee's compensation consultant that our practice is in line with comparable peers. The number of shares that could be earned pursuant to the Financial PSUs was based 40% upon the company’s achievement of an ARR target, 40% upon the company’s achievement of a revenue target, and 20% upon the company’s achievement of an NGOI target. The table below sets forth the threshold, target, and maximum ARR, revenue, and NGOI goals for the Financial PSUs.
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
| | Threshold Performance (0% Payout) | | Target Performance (100% Payout) | | Maximum Performance (200% Payout) | | | | Measure | Percentage | Value | Percentage | Value | Percentage | Value | Weighting | | ARR | 95% | $1,894,015,000 | 100% | $1,993,700,000 | 105% | $2,093,385,000 | 40% | | Revenue | 95% | $1,867,890,000 | 100% | $1,966,200,000 | 105% | $2,064,510,000 | 40% | | Non-GAAP Operating Income | 90% | $524,610,000 | 100% | $582,900,000 | 110% | $641,190,000 | 20% |
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
The table below sets forth the actual ARR, revenue, and NGOI results for fiscal 2026 and achievement of the ARR, revenue and NGOI goals as a percentage of target. Actual performance for ARR and revenue is reported based on foreign exchange rates used in our Board-approved fiscal 2026 plan, which differ from rates used in our external reporting of financial results.
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
| | Target Performance | Actual Performance | Actual Performance as a Percentage of Target | Payout Percentage | Weighting | Payout Percentage | | ARR | $1,993,700,000 | $2,009,000,000 | 100.8% | 115.4% | 40% | 114.0% | | Revenue | $1,966,200,000 | $1,977,800,000 | 100.6% | 111.8% | 40% | | | Non-GAAP Operating Income | $582,900,000 | $591,900,000 | 101.5% | 115.5% | 20% | |
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
In May 2026, the Compensation Committee determined that the company performance was equal to 100.8%, 100.6%, and 101.5% of ARR, revenue, and NGOI targets for the fiscal year, respectively. As a result, the weighted payout for the Financial PSUs was equal to 114.0% of target. rTSR PSUs rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 were based on the company’s stock price performance relative to companies that are the constituents of the Russell 3000 Index over performance periods of one, two, and three fiscal years that began on April 1, 2025 and end on March 31, 2026, March 31, 2027, and March 31, 2028, respectively. The Compensation Committee selected rTSR as a performance measure to align a portion of executive pay with stockholder value creation. The number of rTSR PSUs that a named executive officer can receive in each performance period ranges from 0% to 200% of target and is based on one‑third of the total number of rTSR PSUs granted, multiplied by the applicable payout percentage of target, as determined by a pre‑established scale based on the company’s rTSR percentile rank in comparison to companies that are constituents of the Russell 3000 Index for the applicable performance period. The rTSR PSUs for the one‑year performance period ending March 31, 2026 (fiscal 2026) vested on June 5, 2026. The earning of the remaining two‑thirds of the rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 will be dependent on the Company’s performance for the two‑ and three‑year performance periods that started on April 1, 2025 and end on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028, respectively. Vesting of the two‑year and three‑year performance periods will be on June 5, 2027 and June 5, 2028, respectively. The following table sets forth payout information for the rTSR PSUs. Payout for achievement between performance levels is determined on a linear, interpolated basis.
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
| Performance Level | Percentile Rank | Payout Percentage of Target | | Maximum | Greater or equal to 75th | 200% | | Target | 50th | 100% | | Threshold | 25th | 50% | | Below Threshold | Below 25% | 0% |
Equity Awards: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs and PSUs)
For the rTSR PSUs for the one year performance period that started on April 1, 2025 and ended on March 31, 2026 (fiscal 2026), the Compensation Committee determined that based on the company's 18th rTSR percentile rank, the threshold performance had not been met, and no payout would be made. rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2024 were based on the Company’s stock price performance relative to companies that are the constituents of the Russell 3000 Index over performance periods of one, two, and three fiscal years that began on April 1, 2024 and end on March 31, 2025, March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2027, respectively. For the rTSR PSUs for the two year performance period that started on April 1, 2024 and ended on March 31, 2026 (fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026), the Compensation Committee determined that based on the company's 31st rTSR percentile rank, the applicable payout percentage was 61.5% of target.
Benefits and Other Compensation
Benefits and Other Compensation Health and Welfare Benefits Our executive officers, including our named executive officers, are eligible to participate in the same employee benefit plans that are generally available to all of our employees working in the same country, subject to the satisfaction of certain eligibility requirements, such as medical, dental, and life and disability insurance plans. We pay, on behalf of our employees, all or a portion of the premiums for health, life, and disability insurance. Retirement Savings Plans We maintain a tax-qualified 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees in the United States to save for retirement on a tax advantaged basis. Under our 401(k) plan, employees may elect to defer up to 90% of their eligible compensation subject to applicable annual limits set pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. Our 401(k) plan permits participants to make both pre-tax and certain after-tax (Roth) deferral contributions. The retirement plan is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. We match 50% of employees’ contributions to the 401(k) plan up to 6% of compensation. Employees are 100% vested in their contributions to the 401(k) plan. Deferred Compensation Plan We offer a non-qualified deferred compensation plan ("Deferred Compensation Plan") which provides eligible U.S. employees with the opportunity to defer up to 75% of their eligible base salary, up to 100% of their eligible fiscal year bonus, and up to 100% of eligible commissions in excess of the limits imposed on the 401(k) plan by the Internal Revenue Code. Account balances under the Deferred Compensation Plan are credited with income, gains and losses based on the performance of investment funds selected by the participant from a list of funds designated by us. Rick McConnell, Jim Benson, Dan Zugelder, and Steve McMahon are eligible to participate in this plan. All of the members of our Board are eligible to participate in this plan. During fiscal 2026, Rick McConnell and Jim Benson were the only named executive officers participating in this plan and Michael Capone was the only director participating in the plan. We do not make matching contributions under the Deferred Compensation Plan. In addition, although we are permitted to make discretionary contributions, we have not made any contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan to date. Perquisites Currently, we do not view perquisites or other personal benefits as a significant component of our executive compensation program. Accordingly, we provide a limited amount of perquisites to our named executive officers. In the future, we may continue to provide perquisites or other personal benefits in limited circumstances, such as where we believe it is appropriate to assist an individual named executive officer in the performance of their duties, to make them more efficient and effective, and for recruitment, motivation or retention purposes. Employment Agreements We have entered into employment agreements with each of our named executive officers, which provide assurances of specified benefits to our named executive officers in the event of an involuntary termination of their employment for reasons other than for death, disability, or in the case of cause or a voluntary termination of their employment for good reason, in either case, under the circumstances described in their employment agreements. The terms of these agreements were developed with input from Compensia regarding severance practices at comparable companies, and are designed to attract, retain, and reward senior level employees. We believe that these protections serve our retention objectives by helping our named executive officers and other key employees maintain continued focus and dedication to their responsibilities to maximize stockholder value, including in the event of a transaction that could result in a change in control of the company. For more information, see the section of this Proxy Statement entitled “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.”
Equity Award Grant Policy
Equity Award Grant Policy Under a policy adopted by our Board, we have adopted the following equity award grant practices and procedures. We do not time our equity grants either to take advantage of a depressed stock price, or an anticipated increase in stock price, and we have limited the amount of discretion that can be exercised in connection with the timing of awards. We generally make awards only on pre-determined dates to ensure that equity awards cannot be timed to take advantage of material, nonpublic information. Our annual equity awards are granted after our fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results have been announced publicly, within a trading window under our company's insider trading policy. Grants of annual equity awards to current employees will be made during our first fiscal quarter, effective on June 5, and are approved by the Compensation Committee. Grants of off-cycle equity awards for new hires, promotions, or retention are generally made once per month effective on or around the 15th day of each month. The Compensation Committee also has authority to grant off-cycle equity awards. The Board has delegated the Chief Executive Officer with non-exclusive authority to grant up to a specified dollar amount of annual RSU awards and a specified dollar amount of off-cycle new hire, promotion and retention-related RSUs and PSUs during each fiscal year of the company to employees who are below the Senior Vice President level and not otherwise Section 16 officers of the company (which include all of our executive officers). Unless otherwise approved by the Compensation Committee, any annual awards approved by the Chief Executive Officer during a fiscal year must be granted in accordance with award-related guidelines approved from time to time by the Board or the Compensation Committee. Similarly, unless otherwise approved by the Compensation Committee, any such off-cycle awards approved by the Chief Executive Officer during a fiscal year must reflect grants per individual employee that are not in excess of the greater of a specified maximum dollar amount or the applicable maximum value per range (depending on level in our company) and otherwise are granted in accordance with award-related guidelines approved from time to time by the Board or the Compensation Committee. For grants of RSUs and PSUs to named executive officers in fiscal 2026, the number of shares subject to each equity award was calculated by dividing the dollar value of the approved award by the 30-day closing price average of our common stock on the NYSE through the day of grant, rounded up to the nearest one unit. For grants of RSUs and PSUs to named executive officers in fiscal 2027, the number of shares subject to each equity award will be calculated by dividing the dollar value of the approved award by the closing price of our common stock on the NYSE on the day of grant, rounded up to the nearest one unit, provided that, to the extent it determines necessary or advisable, the Compensation Committee may utilize a different methodology. For any grants of stock options, the exercise price will be equal to (or, if specified in the approval of a stock option award, greater than) the closing market price on the NYSE of one share of our common stock on the effective date of the grant, or, if no closing price is reported for such date, the closing price on the last preceding date for which a closing price is reported. Under our policy, any grants of equity awards that are stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar option-like awards will only be granted to an executive officer during a trading window under our company's insider trading policy and on a date that is two business days after our company files a Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, or Form 8-K that includes material nonpublic information (including, without limitation, earnings information). We did not grant any stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar option-like awards in fiscal 2026.
Taxation of “Parachute” Payments
Taxation of “Parachute” Payments Sections 280G and 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code provide that executive officers and directors who hold significant equity interests and certain other service providers may be subject to significant additional taxes if they receive payments or benefits in connection with a change in control of the company that exceeds certain prescribed limits, and that the company (or a successor) may forfeit a deduction on the amounts subject to this additional tax. We have not agreed to provide any executive officer, including any named executive officers, with a “gross-up” or other reimbursement payment for any tax liability that the executive officer might owe as a result of the application of Sections 280G or 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation We follow Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”) for our stock-based compensation awards. ASC 718 requires us to measure the compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to our employees and non-employee members of our Board, including stock options and restricted stock unit awards, based on the grant date “fair value” of these awards. This calculation is performed for accounting purposes and reported in the executive compensation tables required by the federal securities laws, even though the recipient of the awards may never realize any value from their awards.
Summary Compensation Table
Summary Compensation Table The following table presents the compensation awarded to, earned by, and paid during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024 for each of our named executive officers.
Summary Compensation Table
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($)(1) | Bonus ($)(2) | Stock Awards ($)(3) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($)(4) | All Other Compensation ($)(6) | Total ($) | | Rick McConnell Chief Executive Officer | 2026 | 695,000 | - | 19,790,764 | 713,765 | 34,924 | 21,234,453 | | | 2025 | 675,000 | - | 18,000,733 | 671,828 | 32,787 | 19,380,348 | | | 2024 | 655,000 | - | 15,896,813 | 696,265 | 31,556 | 17,279,634 | | Jim Benson EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | 2026 | 520,000 | - | 7,196,753 | 400,530 | 15,762 | 8,133,045 | | | 2025 | 505,000 | - | 6,000,311 | 376,970 | 15,737 | 6,898,018 | | | 2024 | 490,000 | - | 5,393,626 | 390,653 | 13,637 | 6,287,916 | | Dan Zugelder EVP, Chief Revenue Officer | 2026 | 505,000 | - | 5,997,238 | 518,635 | 58,115 | 7,078,988 | | | 2025 | 490,000 | - | 5,018,402 | 487,697 | 27,313 | 6,023,412 | | | 2024 | 352,292 | 250,000 | 13,348,691 | 374,486 | 2,190 | 14,327,659 | | Bernd Greifeneder (5) EVP, Chief Technology Officer | 2026 | 483,950 | - | 5,517,545 | 347,911 | 1,486 | 6,350,892 | | | 2025 | 445,931 | - | 5,018,402 | 310,696 | 282 | 5,775,311 | | | 2024 | 429,512 | - | 4,825,814 | 319,600 | 17,433 | 5,592,359 | | Steve McMahon EVP, Chief Customer Officer | 2026 | 400,568 | - | 11,394,746 | 287,166 | 13,712 | 12,096,192 |
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(1)Reflects base salaries earned for the applicable fiscal year. Dan Zugelder's base salary for fiscal 2024 reflects the amount that he earned from his start date at our company through the end of that fiscal year. Steve McMahon's base salary for fiscal 2026 reflects the amount that he earned from his start date at our company through the end of that fiscal year. (2)Amounts reported in this column for Dan Zugelder reflect a cash sign-on bonus paid to him in fiscal 2024 in connection with joining our company. (3)Amounts reported in this column do not reflect stock award compensation actually received by each named executive officer. The amounts reported in this column reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of time-based RSUs, Financial PSUs, and rTSR PSUs granted to our named executive officers during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. These aggregate grant date fair values do not take into account any estimated forfeitures related to service-vesting conditions. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the restricted stock units reported in this column are set forth in note 15 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, which was filed with the SEC on May 20, 2026. The amounts reported in this column reflect the accounting cost for these stock awards and may not correspond to the actual economic value that will be received by the named executive officers upon vesting of the awards. Stock awards for Dan Zugelder in fiscal 2024 and Steve McMahon in fiscal 2026 include their respective sign-on awards. The aggregate grant date fair value of Financial PSUs granted in fiscal 2026 is reported at the probable outcome, which is assumed to be the target level of performance. The aggregate grant date fair value of Financial PSUs granted during fiscal 2026, assuming maximum achievement (200%), was $10,664,843 for Rick McConnell, $3,878,215 for Jim Benson, $3,231,791 for Dan Zugelder, $2,973,243 for Bernd Greifeneder, and $6,140,424 for Steve McMahon. For rTSR PSUs granted in fiscal 2026, the achievement of rTSR is considered a market condition, and the effect of that market condition is reflected in the aggregate grant date fair value of these units. We calculate the aggregate grant date fair value of the rTSR PSUs using the Monte Carlo simulation model to account for the market condition. This requires the input of assumptions, including the fair value of our underlying common stock, the expected performance period of the award, the expected volatility of the price of the company’s and peer group’s common stock, risk-free interest rates, and the expected dividend yield of the company’s common stock. The aggregate grant date value of rTSR PSUs granted during fiscal 2026, assuming maximum achievement (200%), was $7,109,895 for Rick McConnell, $2,585,476 for Jim Benson, $2,154,527 for Dan Zugelder, $1,982,235 for Bernd Greifeneder, and $4,093,579 for Steve McMahon. These amounts reflect the grant date share price multipled by the number of rTSR PSUs granted, which is then multipled by 200%. The aggregate grant date fair value of Financial PSUs granted during fiscal 2025, assuming maximum achievement (200%), was $9,908,484 for Rick McConnell, $3,302,890 for Jim Benson, $2,762,336 for Dan Zugelder, and $2,762,336 for Bernd Greifeneder. The aggregate grant date value of rTSR PSUs granted during fiscal 2025, assuming maximum achievement (200%), was $6,605,687 for Rick McConnell, $2,201,896 for Jim Benson, $1,841,619 for Dan Zugelder, and $1,841,619 for Bernd Greifeneder. These amounts reflect the same calculation methodology for the rTSR PSUs granted during fiscal 2026. The aggregate grant date fair value of Financial PSUs granted during fiscal 2024, assuming maximum achievement (200%), was $15,896,813 for Rick McConnell, $5,393,626 for Jim Benson, $13,348,691 for Dan Zugelder, and $4,825,814 for Bernd Greifeneder. (4)The amounts reported in this column represent bonuses paid under our annual STI plan based on company performance for the applicable fiscal year. The amounts reported for Dan Zugelder for fiscal 2024 and Steve McMahon for fiscal year 2026 are pro-rated to reflect their respective partial first fiscal year of employment at our company. (5)Bernd Greifeneder is paid his base salary and annual STI bonus in Euros. The applicable U.S. dollar amounts in this table for him for fiscal 2026, 2025, 2024 are based on an exchange rate of 1 EUR:USD 1.1468, 1 EUR:USD 1.0818, and 1 EUR:USD 1.0811 respectively. (6)The following table sets forth amounts included in the "All Other Compensation" column for our named executive officers for fiscal 2026.
Summary Compensation Table
| Name | Insurance Premium Contributions ($) (a) | 401(k) Plan - Company Matching Contributions ($) | Telecommunications ($) | All Other Amounts ($)(b) | Total ($) | | Rick McConnell | 5,057 | 10,650 | 1,500 | 17,717 | 34,924 | | Jim Benson | 3,649 | 10,613 | 1,500 | - | 15,762 | | Dan Zugelder | 3,620 | 10,609 | 1,500 | 42,386 | 58,115 | | Bernd Greifeneder | - | - | - | 1,486 | 1,486 | | Steve McMahon | 4,467 | 8,445 | 500 | 300 | 13,712 |
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(a) Reflects disability insurance premiums. (b) For Rick McConnell, the amount reported reflects expenses of $8,997 related to Rick and his spouse attending the company's annual President's Club (our sales recognition event) and a related tax gross-up of $8,720. For Dan Zugelder, the amount reported reflects expenses of $19,644 related to Dan and his spouse attending the company's annual President's Club event and a related tax gross-up of $21,842, and a home office benefit of $900. For Bernd Greifeneder, the amount reported reflects a local benefit in kind of $303 for parking, a tax-free payment for home office days, and a tax-free overtime lump sum allowance of $1,184. For Steve McMahon, the amount reported reflects a home office benefit of $300.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal 2026
Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal 2026 The following table shows information regarding grants of plan-based awards during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to our named executive officers.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal 2026
| Name | Grant Date | Award | Estimated Future Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards (1) | | | Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards (2) | | | All other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or Units (3) (#) | Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards (4) ($) | | | | | Threshold ($) | Target ($) | Maximum ($) | Threshold (#) | Target (#) | Maximum (#) | | | | Rick McConnell | - | STI | 347,500 | 695,000 | 1,042,500 | - | - | - | - | - | | | 6/5/25 | Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 97,059 | 194,118 | - | 5,332,421 | | | 6/5/25 | rTSR PSUs | - | - | - | 32,353 | 64,706 | 129,412 | - | 5,570,973 | | | 6/5/25 | RSUs | - | - | - | - | - | - | 161,765 | 8,887,369 | | Jim Benson | - | STI | 195,000 | 390,000 | 585,000 | - | - | - | - | - | | | 6/5/25 | Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 35,295 | 70,590 | - | 1,939,107 | | | 6/5/25 | rTSR PSUs | - | - | - | 11,765 | 23,530 | 47,060 | - | 2,025,855 | | | 6/5/25 | RSUs | - | - | - | - | - | - | 58,824 | 3,231,791 | | Dan Zugelder | - | STI | 252,500 | 505,000 | 757,500 | - | - | - | - | - | | | 6/5/25 | Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 29,412 | 58,824 | - | 1,615,895 | | | 6/5/25 | rTSR PSUs | - | - | - | 9,804 | 19,608 | 39,216 | - | 1,688,184 | | | 6/5/25 | RSUs | - | - | - | - | - | - | 49,020 | 2,693,159 | | Bernd Greifeneder(5) | - | STI | 169,382 | 338,765 | 508,147 | - | - | - | - | - | | | 6/5/25 | Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 27,059 | 54,118 | - | 1,486,621 | | | 6/5/25 | rTSR PSUs | - | - | - | 9,020 | 18,040 | 36,080 | - | 1,553,184 | | | 6/5/25 | RSUs | - | - | - | - | - | - | 45,099 | 2,477,739 | | Steve McMahon | - | STI | 139,808 | 279,616 | 419,424 | - | - | - | - | - | | | 6/5/25 | Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 55,883 | 111,766 | - | 3,070,212 | | | 6/5/25 | rTSR PSUs | - | - | - | 18,628 | 37,255 | 74,510 | - | 3,207,533 | | | 6/5/25 | RSUs | - | - | - | - | - | - | 93,138 | 5,117,002 |
Grants of Plan-Based Awards for Fiscal 2026
(1)Represents the amounts that each named executive officer was eligible to receive under our annual STI plan for fiscal 2026 based on financial performance. Threshold for the annual STI plan for fiscal 2026 reflects achievement at threshold for each of the two financial metrics. The actual amount received by each executive officer is set forth in the Summary Compensation Table above under the column titled "Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation." (2)Represents the number of shares of common stock subject to Financial PSUs and rTSR PSUs granted in fiscal 2026 at target and maximum performance. Financial PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 include a one-year financial performance condition. Financial PSUs granted to all named executive officers except for Steve McMahon vest over three years, and 33% of the earned Financial PSUs vested on June 5, 2026 (the first anniversary of the grant date) and the remainder vest in equal quarterly installments over the following two years. Financial PSUs granted to Steve McMahon vest over four years and 25% of Steve's earned Financial PSUs vested on June 5, 2026 (the first anniversary of the grant date) and the remainder vest in equal quarterly installments over the following three years. The number of shares that could be earned pursuant to the Financial PSUs was based 40% upon the company’s achievement of an ARR target, 40% upon the company’s achievement of a revenue target, and 20% upon the company’s achievement of an NGOI target. rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 are based on the company’s stock price performance relative to companies that are the constituents of the Russell 3000 index over performance periods of one, two, and three fiscal years that began on April 1, 2025 and end on March 31, 2026, March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028, respectively. The number of rTSR PSUs that a named executive officer can receive in each performance period ranges from 0% to 200% of target and is based on one-third of the total number of rTSR PSUs granted, multiplied by the applicable payout percentage of target (as determined by a pre-established scale) based on the company's rTSR percentile rank in comparison to companies that are constituents of the Russell 3000 index for the applicable performance period. The rTSR PSUs for the one year performance period ended March 31, 2026 vested on June 5, 2026. The earning of the remaining two-thirds of the rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 will be dependent on the company's performance for the two and three year performance periods that started on April 1, 2025 and end on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028, respectively. (3)Represents the number of shares of common stock subject to time-based RSUs granted in fiscal 2026. RSUs granted as part of annual awards on June 5, 2025 to all named executive officers except for Steve McMahon vest over three years. 33% of the RSUs granted to our named executive officers other than Steve McMahon vested on June 5, 2026 (the first anniversary of the grant date) and the remainder vest in equal quarterly installments over the following two years. RSUs granted as part of a sign-on award on June 5, 2025 to Steve McMahon vest over four years. 25% of Steve's RSUs vested on June 5, 2026 (the first anniversary of the grant date) and the remainder vest in equal quarterly installments over the following three years. (4)The amounts reported in this column reflect the grant date fair value of time-based RSUs, Financial PSUs, and rTSR PSUs granted to our named executive officers, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For additional information, please see note 3 to the Summary Compensation Table above. (5)Bernd Greifeneder is paid his annual STI bonus in Euros. The applicable U.S. dollar amounts in this table for his non-equity incentive plan award is based on an exchange rate of 1 EUR:USD 1.1468 as of March 31, 2026.
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2026 Fiscal Year End Table
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2026 Fiscal Year End Table The following table presents information regarding all outstanding equity-based awards held by each of our named executive officers on March 31, 2026.
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2026 Fiscal Year End Table
| | | | Option Awards (1) | | | | Stock Awards | | | | | Name | Grant Date | Award | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | Option Exercise Price ($) | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)(2) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value Of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)(2) | | Rick McConnell | 6/5/2023 | FY24 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 17,145 (3) | 634,022 | - | - | | | 6/5/2023 | FY24 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 12,607 (3) | 466,207 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 57,772 (4) | 2,136,409 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 74,071 (4) | 2,739,146 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY26 | - | - | - | - | 14,504 (5) | 536,358 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 110,644 (6) | 4,091,615 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 161,765 (6) | 5,982,070 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY27 | | | | | - | - | 23,585 (7) | 872,173 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10,784 (8) | 398,792 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10,784 (9) | 398,792 | | Jim Benson | 12/15/2022 | FY23 New Hire RSUs | - | - | - | - | 53,195 (10) | 1,967,151 | - | - | | | 6/5/2023 | FY24 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 5,816 (3) | 215,076 | - | - | | | 6/5/2023 | FY24 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 4,277 (3) | 158,163 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 19,257 (4) | 712,124 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 24,691 (4) | 913,073 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY26 | - | - | - | - | 4,835 (5) | 178,798 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 40,229 (6) | 1,487,668 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 58,824 (6) | 2,175,312 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,862 (7) | 290,737 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,921 (8) | 144,999 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,922 (9) | 145,036 | | Dan Zugelder | 7/15/2023 | FY24 New Hire Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 13,918 (11) | 514,688 | - | - | | | 7/15/2023 | FY24 Hew Hire RSUs | - | - | - | - | 31,937 (11) | 1,181,030 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 16,104 (4) | 595,526 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 20,650 (4) | 763,637 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY26 | - | - | - | - | 4,043 (5) | 149,510 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 33,522 (6) | 1,239,644 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 49,020 (6) | 1,812,760 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,576 (7) | 243,180 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,268 (8) | 120,851 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,268 (9) | 120,851 | | Bernd Greifeneder | 7/31/2019 | FY20 Options | 243,000 | - | 16.00 | 7/31/2029 | - | - | - | - | | | 5/15/2020 | FY21 Options | 106,400 | - | 33.03 | 5/15/2030 | - | - | - | - | | | 6/5/2023 | FY24 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 5,204 (3) | 192,444 | - | - | | | 6/5/2023 | FY24 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 3,827 (3) | 141,522 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 16,104 (4) | 595,526 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 20,650 (4) | 763,637 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY26 | - | - | - | - | 4,043 (5) | 149,510 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 30,845 (6) | 1,140,648 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 45,099 (6) | 1,667,761 | - | - | | | 6/5/2024 | FY25 rTSR PSUs - FY25-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,576 (7) | 243,180 |
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2026 Fiscal Year End Table
| | | | Option Awards (1) | | | | Stock Awards | | | | | Name | Grant Date | Award | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | Option Exercise Price ($) | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)(2) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value Of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)(2) | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,006 (8) | 111,162 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,007 (9) | 111,199 | | Steve McMahon | 6/5/2025 | FY26 Financial PSUs | - | - | - | - | 63,702 (6) | 2,355,700 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 RSUs | - | - | - | - | 93,138 (6) | 3,444,243 | - | - | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,209 (8) | 229,609 | | | 6/5/2025 | FY26 rTSR PSUs - FY26-FY28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,209 (9) | 229,609 |
Outstanding Equity Awards at 2026 Fiscal Year End Table
(1)For stock options granted on July 31, 2019 and May 15, 2020, 25% of each award vested on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the balance vesting in 12 equal quarterly installments thereafter. (2)Based on the NYSE closing price on March 31, 2026 of $36.98 per share. (3)Represents RSUs and Financial PSUs granted on June 5, 2023 as part of annual awards. 33% of the RSUs and Financial PSUs granted vested on June 5, 2024 and the balance of the RSUs and Financial PSUs vested in equal quarterly installments thereafter until fully vested on June 5, 2026, subject to each named executive officer's continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. The Financial PSUs reflect units earned following certification by the Compensation Committee of certain financial performance results for the company's fiscal year 2024 that started on April 1, 2023 and ended on March 31, 2024. (4) Represents RSUs and Financial PSUs granted on June 5, 2024 as part of annual awards. 33% of the RSUs and Financial PSUs granted vested on June 5, 2025 and the balance of the RSUs and Financial PSUs vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter until fully vested on June 5, 2027, subject to each named executive officer's continued employment on the applicable vesting date. The Financial PSUs reflect units earned following certification by the Compensation Committee of certain financial performance results for the company's fiscal year 2025 that started on April 1, 2024 and ended on March 31, 2025. (5) Represents the second tranche of rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2024 as part of annual awards. The two-year performance period ended on March 31, 2026. The number of shares reflects units earned following certification by the Compensation Committee of certain performance conditions related to rTSR. These earned rTSR PSUs vested on June 5, 2026. (6) Represents RSUs and Financial PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 as part of annual awards and for Steve McMahon, part of his sign-on award. 33% of the RSUs and Financial PSUs granted to our named executive officers other than Steve McMahon vested on June 5, 2026 and the balance of the RSUs and Financial PSUs vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter until fully vested on June 5, 2028, subject to each named executive officer's continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. 25% of Steve McMahon's RSUs and Financial PSUs vested on June 5, 2026 and the balance of the RSUs and Financial PSUs vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter until fully vested on June 5, 2029, subject to Steve's continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. The Financial PSUs reflect units earned following certification by the Compensation Committee of certain financial performance results for the company's fiscal year 2026 that started on April 1, 2025 and ended on March 31, 2026. (7) Represents the third tranche of rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2024 as part of annual awards for the three-year performance period that began on April 1, 2024 and ends on March 31, 2027. These rTSR PSUs vest on June 5, 2027 and the number of rTSR earned will be dependent on the Compensation Committee's certification of certain performance conditions related to rTSR for the three-year performance period. As rTSR performance for the first two years of the performance period was between threshold and target, the number of rTSR PSUs reflected represents the target number of shares that may be issued following the end of the three-year performance period. (8) Represents the second tranche of rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 as part of annual awards for the two-year performance period that began on April 1, 2025 and ends on March 31, 2027. These rTSR PSUs vest on June 5, 2027 and the number of rTSR earned will be dependent on the Compensation Committee's certification of certain performance conditions related to rTSR for the two-year performance period. As rTSR performance for the first year of the performance period was below threshold, the number of rTSR PSUs reflected represents the threshold number of shares that may be issued following the end of the two-year performance period. (9) Represents the third tranche of rTSR PSUs granted on June 5, 2025 as part of annual awards for the three-year performance period that began on April 1, 2025 and ends on March 31, 2028. These rTSR PSUs vest on June 5, 2028 and the number of rTSR earned will be dependent on the Compensation Committee's certification of certain performance conditions related to rTSR for the three-year performance period. As rTSR performance for the first year of the performance period was below threshold, the number of rTSR PSUs reflected represents the threshold number of shares that may be issued following the end of the three-year performance period. (10) Represents the remaining unvested portion of Jim Benson's sign-on award of RSUs that he received after he joined our company in November 2022. 25% of the RSUs granted vested on December 15, 2023 and the balance of the RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter until fully vested on December 15, 2026, subject to Jim Benson's continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. (11) Represents the remaining unvested portion of Dan Zugelder's sign-on equity award that he received after he joined our company in July 2023. 12.5% of the RSUs granted vested on December 5, 2023 and the balance of the RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter through June 5, 2027, subject to Dan Zugelder's continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. The Financial PSUs reflect units earned following certification by the Compensation Committee of certain financial performance results for the company's fiscal year 2024 that started on April 1, 2023 and ended on March 31, 2024. 33% of the Financial PSUs granted vested on June 5, 2024 and the balance vested in equal quarterly installments thereafter until fully vested on June 5, 2026.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal 2026
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal 2026 The following table sets forth, for each of the named executive officers, information with respect to the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock unit awards during the year ended March 31, 2026.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal 2026
| | Option awards | | Stock awards | | | Name | Number of shares acquired on exercise (#) | Value realized on exercise ($) | Number of shares acquired on vesting (#) | Value realized on vesting ($)(1) | | Rick McConnell | - | - | 378,175 | 18,939,981 | | Jim Benson | - | - | 183,113 | 8,844,946 | | Dan Zugelder | - | - | 141,278 | 6,900,026 | | Bernd Greifeneder | - | - | 109,586 | 5,502,325 | | Steve McMahon | - | - | - | - |
Option Exercises and Stock Vested in Fiscal 2026
(1) Amounts disclosed in this column were calculated based on the fair market value of our common stock on the date upon which the restricted stock unit awards vested or, if the vesting date is not a trading day, based upon the closing price on the last trading day immediately preceding the vesting date.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan We offer a non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan which provides eligible U.S. employees with the opportunity to defer up to 75% of their eligible base salary, up to 100% of their eligible fiscal year bonus, and up to 100% of eligible commissions in excess of the limits imposed on the 401(k) plan by the Internal Revenue Code. Account balances under the Deferred Compensation Plan are credited with income, gains, and losses based on the performance of investment funds selected by the participant from a list of funds designated by our company. We do not make matching contributions under the Deferred Compensation Plan, but are permitted to make discretionary contributions. However, we did not make any contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan in our fiscal 2026. The following table sets forth information with respect to deferrals made by Rick McConnell and Jim Benson, who were the only named executive officers participating in the Deferred Compensation Plan during fiscal 2026.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
| Name | Executive contributions in last fiscal year ($)(1) | Registrant contributions in last fiscal year ($) | Aggregate earnings in last fiscal year($)(2) | Aggregate withdrawals/contributions ($) | Aggregate balance at last fiscal year end (3) | | Rick McConnell | 17,375 | - | (571) | - | 16,804 | | Jim Benson | 580,428 | - | 62,033 | - | 962,286 |
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
(1)Amounts disclosed in this column are reflected in the "Salary" column of the Summary Compensation Table. (2)None of the earnings set forth in this column are considered above-market or preferential as determined under SEC rules, and, therefore, none of such amounts are reflected in the Summary Compensation Table. (3)The balance shown represents compensation already reported in the Summary Compensation Table in this Proxy Statement, except for any earnings that were not above-market or preferential as determined under SEC rules.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
Severance and Potential Payments Upon a Change in Control
Severance and Potential Payments Upon a Change in Control Pursuant to the employment agreements as currently in effect with our named executive officers, if a named executive officer's employment is terminated by us without cause, or good cause as defined in the employment agreements, or by the named executive officer for good reason (for Bernd Greifeneder, good cause), as defined in the employment agreements, or in connection with a change in control (a "Sale Event," as defined in our 2019 Equity Incentive Plan) and subject to the execution and effectiveness of a separation agreement, including a general release of claims in our favor, the named executive officers will be entitled to receive the benefits described below. Rick McConnell Pursuant to Rick McConnell’s amended and restated employment agreement, if his employment is terminated without cause, as such term is defined in his employment agreement, or if Rick McConnell terminates his employment for good reason, as such term is defined in the employment agreement, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, we will be obligated to (i) pay him a cash severance payment equal to the sum of 12 months of his then-current base salary, the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated and 100% of his target bonus for the then-current year, with payments made ratably over a 12 month period, and (ii) subject to Rick’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, pay up to 12 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. If Rick McConnell’s employment is terminated without cause or he terminates his employment for good reason either three months before or during the 12-month period after a change in control, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, then in lieu of the payments and benefits set forth above, he would be entitled to (i) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of 24 months of his then-current base salary and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, (ii) acceleration of all unvested equity awards, as of the later of (A) the date of termination or (B) the effective date of a separation and release agreement, and (iii) subject to Rick’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, the company will pay up to 18 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. Jim Benson Pursuant to Jim Benson’s employment agreement, if his employment is terminated without cause, as such term is defined in his employment agreement, or if Jim Benson terminates his employment for good reason, as such term is defined in the employment agreement, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, we will be obligated to (i) pay him a cash severance payment equal to the sum of 12 months of his then-current base salary and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, with payments ratably over a 12 month period, and (ii) subject to Jim’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, pay up to 12 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. If Jim Benson’s employment is terminated without cause or he terminates his employment for good reason either three months before or during the 12-month period after a change in control, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, then in lieu of the payments and benefits set forth above, he would be entitled to (i) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of 18 months of his then-current base salary (or his base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control, if higher) and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, (ii) acceleration of all unvested equity awards, as of the later of (A) the date of termination or (B) the effective date of a separation and release agreement, and (iii) subject to Jim’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, the company will pay up to 18 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. Dan Zugelder Pursuant to Dan Zugelder’s employment agreement, if his employment is terminated without cause, as such term is defined in his employment agreement, or if Dan Zugelder terminates his employment for good reason, as such term is defined in the employment agreement, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, we will be obligated to (i) pay him a cash severance payment equal to the sum of 12 months of his then-current base salary and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, with payments ratably over a 12 month period, and (ii) subject to Dan’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, pay up to 12 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. If Dan Zugelder’s employment is terminated without cause or he terminates his employment for good reason either three months before or during the 12-month period after a change in control, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, then in lieu of the payments and benefits set forth above, he would be entitled to (i) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of 18 months of his then-current base salary (or his base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control, if higher) and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, (ii) acceleration of all unvested equity awards, as of the later of (A) the date of termination or (B) the effective date of a separation and release agreement, and (iii) subject to Dan’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, the company will pay up to 18 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. Bernd Greifeneder Pursuant to Bernd Greifeneder’s amended and restated employment agreement, if his employment is terminated by either party, the terminating party must give the other at least six months’ prior notice, which may be waived in the other’s party’s discretion in accordance with Austrian law. In the event that Bernd Greifeneder’s employment is terminated by us without cause, as such term is defined in his employment agreement, or if he terminates his employment for cause, as such term is defined in his employment agreement, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, we will be obligated to (i) pay him a cash severance payment equal to the sum of six months of his then-current base salary, plus (ii) the amount of any accrued statutory claims.
Severance and Potential Payments Upon a Change in Control
If Bernd Greifeneder’s employment with us is terminated by us without cause or by him for cause either three months before or during the 12-month period after a change in control, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, he would be entitled to (i) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to 12 months of his then-current base salary, (ii) acceleration of all unvested equity awards effective upon the earlier of (A) the date that employment is terminated or (B) the day that he is released from service, and (iii) the amount of any statutory entitlements to which he is entitled. Steve McMahon Pursuant to Steve McMahon’s employment agreement, if his employment is terminated without cause, as such term is defined in his employment agreement, or if Steve McMahon terminates his employment for good reason, as such term is defined in the employment agreement, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, we will be obligated to (i) pay him a cash severance payment equal to the sum of 12 months of his then-current base salary and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, with payments ratably over a 12 month period, and (ii) subject to Steve’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, pay up to 12 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company. If Steve McMahon’s employment is terminated without cause or he terminates his employment for good reason either three months before or during the 12-month period after a change in control, and if he executes a separation and release agreement, then in lieu of the payments and benefits set forth above, he would be entitled to (i) a lump-sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of 18 months of his then-current base salary (or his base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control, if higher) and the amount of any bonus earned in respect of the prior fiscal year that would have been paid if his employment had not been terminated, (ii) acceleration of all unvested equity awards, as of the later of (A) the date of termination or (B) the effective date of a separation and release agreement, and (iii) subject to Steve’s copayment of premium amounts, if he elects healthcare continuation coverage under COBRA, the company will pay up to 18 monthly payments equal to the monthly employer contribution that the company would have made to provide health insurance to him if he had remained employed by the company.
Estimated Payment and Benefits Upon Termination or Change in Control
Estimated Payment and Benefits Upon Termination or Change in Control The amount of compensation and benefits payable to each named executive officer who was employed on March 31, 2026 under our current employment agreements in various termination and change in control situations has been estimated in the table below. Bernd Greifeneder is paid his base salary in Euros. The applicable U.S. dollar amounts in the table below for his cash severance payment is based on an exchange rate of EUR 1.00:USD 1.1468. The value of the equity vesting acceleration was calculated for the table below based on the assumption that the Change in Control and the named executive officer’s employment termination occurred on March 31, 2026. The per share closing price of the company’s stock on the NYSE on March 31, 2026 was $36.98, which was used as the value of the company’s stock in the Change in Control. The value of PSU and RSU vesting acceleration was calculated by multiplying the number of unvested PSUs and RSUs subject to vesting acceleration as of March 31, 2026 by the per share closing price of the company’s stock as of March 31, 2026. Fiscal 2026 STI awards provide for a pro-rated payment at target in the event of termination of employment due to death or disability. Fiscal 2026 RSUs provide that in the event of termination of employment due to death or disability, all unvested equity awards that are subject solely to time-based vesting (which include time-based RSUs and stock options) will vest with respect to a number of such unvested equity awards that would have vested during the 12-month period following the date of termination (unless otherwise provided in an applicable agreement). For Financial PSUs granted in fiscal 2026, in the event of termination due to death or disability, the number of earned Financial PSUs that will vest during the 12-month period following the date of termination will depend on whether such date occurs prior to or after the applicable certification date of performance for the Financial PSUs (unless otherwise provided in an applicable agreement). For rTSR PSUs granted in fiscal 2026, in the event of termination of employment due to death or disability, the award will remain outstanding and eligible to vest as of the next vesting date based on actual performance with respect to the performance period applicable to such vesting date. A qualifying “double trigger” termination refers to involuntary termination by the company without cause or termination by the named executive officer for good reason within three months prior to, or 12 months following, a Change in Control. Also, if our outstanding equity awards are not assumed, continued or substituted by the acquirer in a Change in Control transaction, the acceleration of vesting described below would be effective as of the closing of the Change in Control transaction.
Estimated Payment and Benefits Upon Termination or Change in Control
| Name | Involuntary termination for Cause or voluntary resignation not in connection with a Change in Control | Involuntary termination without Cause or for Good Reason not in connection with a Change in Control | Death or Disability | Change in Control Alone | Qualifying “double trigger” involuntary termination without Cause or voluntary resignation for Good Reason within 3 months prior or 12 months following a Change in Control | | Rick McConnell | | | | | | | Cash severance payment | - | $1,390,000 | - | - | $1,390,000 | | Short-term incentive bonus | - | - | $695,000 | - | - | | Equity award acceleration | - | - | $11,392,429 | - | $19,053,242 | | Healthcare and benefits | - | $33,854 | - | - | $50,781 | | Total | - | $1,423,854 | $12,087,429 | - | $20,494,023 | | Jim Benson | | | | | | | Cash severance payment | - | $520,000 | - | - | $780,000 | | Short-term incentive bonus | - | - | $390,000 | - | - | | Equity award acceleration | - | - | $5,948,566 | - | $8,678,208 | | Healthcare and benefits | - | $19,799 | - | - | $29,698 | | Total | - | $539,799 | $6,338,566 | - | $9,487,906 | | Dan Zugelder | | | | | | | Cash severance payment | - | $505,000 | - | - | $757,500 | | Short-term incentive bonus | - | - | $505,000 | - | - | | Equity award acceleration | - | - | $4,470,623 | - | $6,983,377 | | Healthcare and benefits | - | $34,232 | - | - | $51,348 | | Total | - | $539,232 | $4,975,623 | - | $7,792,225 | | Bernd Greifeneder | | | | | | | Cash severance payment | - | $241,975 | - | - | $483,950 | | Short-term incentive bonus | - | - | $338,765 | - | - | | Equity award acceleration | - | - | $3,203,208 | - | $5,338,988 | | Healthcare and benefits | - | - | - | - | - | | Total | - | $241,975 | $3,541,973 | - | $5,822,938 | | Steve McMahon | | | | | | | Cash severance payment | - | $450,000 | - | - | $675,000 | | Short-term incentive bonus | - | - | $315,000 | - | - | | Equity award acceleration | - | - | $2,537,494 | - | $6,718,415 | | Healthcare and benefits | - | $33,740 | - | - | $50,610 | | Total | - | $483,740 | $2,852,494 | - | $7,444,025 |
Pay Versus Performance
Pay Versus Performance The Compensation Committee approves and administers our executive compensation program, which it designs to attract, incentivize, reward, and retain our executive officers. Our program aligns executive pay with stockholder interests and links pay to performance through a blend of short-term and long-term performance measures. In December 2021, our tenured Chief Executive Officer, John Van Siclen (“PEO 2”), retired and transitioned to providing consulting services until May 2022. Upon his departure as CEO, Rick McConnell (“PEO 1”) was appointed to fill the vacancy created by John Van Siclen’s retirement. We provide compensation actually paid for both Chief Executive Officers during the covered years in the following tables. As required by Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship between the compensation actually paid to our named executive officers and certain aspects of our financial performance. For further information concerning our pay for performance philosophy and how executive compensation aligns with our performance, please refer to the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and "Executive Compensation" sections of this Proxy Statement.
Pay-Versus-Performance Table
| Year | Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO 1(1) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO 1(2) | Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO 2(1) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO 2(2) | Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(3) | Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO Named Executive Officers(4) | Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On: | | Net Income(7) (in millions) | Company-Selected Measure: Revenue (in millions) | | | | | | | | | Total Stockholder Return(5) | Peer Group Total Stockholder Return(6) | | | | (a) | (b1) | (c1) | (b2) | (c2) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) | (h) | (i) | | 2026 | $21,234,453 | $12,489,583 | N/A | N/A | $8,414,779 | $5,005,174 | $77 | $91 | $163 | $2,018 | | 2025 | $19,380,348 | $18,938,941 | N/A | N/A | $5,788,479 | $6,868,720 | $98 | $102 | $484 | $1,699 | | 2024 | $17,279,634 | $17,971,992 | N/A | N/A | $7,433,349 | $8,056,184 | $96 | $99 | $155 | $1,431 | | 2023 | $14,563,163 | $13,144,670 | N/A | N/A | $5,281,405 | $413,716 | $88 | $78 | $108 | $1,159 | | 2022 | $20,970,696 | $16,561,640 | $11,063,656 | $12,634,504 | $6,105,139 | $6,838,009 | $98 | $94 | $52 | $929 |
CEO Pay Ratio
CEO Pay Ratio Our compensation and benefits philosophy and the overall structure of our compensation and benefit programs are broadly similar across the organization to encourage and reward all employees who contribute to our success. Our ongoing commitment to pay equity is critical to our success in supporting a global workforce with opportunities for all employees to grow, develop, and contribute. We are required by applicable SEC rules to disclose information about the CEO Pay Ratio, or the ratio of the annual total compensation of our Chief Executive Officer to the annual total compensation of our median employee. Methodology We identified our median employee, the employee with compensation at the median of annual total compensation of all of our employees excluding our CEO, based on the following: •To identify our median employee, we considered the individuals employed by us on March 31, 2026, or our Determination Date, whether employed on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. We did not include any contractors or other non-employee workers in our employee population. On March 31, 2026, our global population of full-time, part-time, and temporary employees (including our CEO) consisted of 5,604 employees. •To identify our median employee, we used a consistently applied compensation measure consisting of the annual base salary on March 31, 2026, the target incentive cash compensation for fiscal 2026 (including corporate bonus plan and commission plans under our sales and services incentive plans), and the grant date fair value for equity awards granted during fiscal 2026. We selected these compensation elements because they represent our principal broad-based compensation elements. We did not perform adjustments to the base salaries of part-time employees to calculate what they would have been paid on a full-time basis and did not make any cost-of-living adjustments. We converted all local currencies to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2026, similar to how we converted foreign currency amounts into U.S. dollars in the Summary Compensation Table. Using this methodology, we determined that the median employee (excluding our CEO) was a full-time salaried employee working as a software engineer in the United States who was awarded equity during fiscal 2026. CEO Pay Ratio Once our median employee was identified, we calculated the median employee’s annual total compensation in accordance with the requirements of the Summary Compensation Table. The annual total compensation of the median employee (excluding our CEO) was $152,204 for fiscal 2026. Our CEO’s annual total compensation as reported in the Summary Compensation Table was $21,234,453 for fiscal 2026. Based on this information, the CEO Pay Ratio was approximately 140:1 for fiscal 2026. This information is being provided for compliance purposes and is a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with SEC rules, based on our internal records and the methodology described above. The SEC rules for identifying the median compensated employee allow companies to adopt a variety of methodologies, to apply certain exclusions and to make reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their employee populations and compensation practices. Accordingly, the pay ratio reported by other companies may not be comparable to the pay ratio reported above, as other companies have different employee populations and compensation practices, operate in different countries and may use different methodologies, exclusions, estimates and assumptions in calculating their own pay ratios. We are a global company with approximately 70% of our employees located outside the United States as of March 31, 2026. As a result, our employee population is different than other companies. Neither the Compensation Committee nor management of the company used the CEO Pay Ratio measure in making compensation decisions.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers Our Charter contains provisions that limit the liability of our directors and officers for monetary damages to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. Consequently, our directors and officers are not personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as directors, except liability for the following: •Any breach of their duty of loyalty to our company or our stockholders; •Any act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; •Unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the DGCL; or •Any transaction from which they derived an improper personal benefit. Any amendment to, or repeal of, these provisions will not eliminate or reduce the effect of these provisions in respect of any act, omission or claim that occurred or arose prior to that amendment or repeal. If the DGCL is amended to provide for further limitations on the personal liability of directors or officers of corporations, then the personal liability of our directors or officers will be further limited to the greatest extent permitted by the DGCL. In addition, our bylaws provide that we will indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any person who is or was a party or is threatened to be made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was one of our directors or officers or is or was serving at our request as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. Our bylaws provide that we may indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by law any person who is or was a party or is threatened to be made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was one of our employees or agents or is or was serving at our request as an employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. Our bylaws also provide that we must advance expenses incurred by or on behalf of a director or executive officer in advance of the final disposition of any action or proceeding, subject to limited exceptions. Further, we have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our directors and executive officers that may be broader than the specific indemnification provisions contained in the DGCL. These indemnification agreements require us, among other things, to indemnify our directors and executive officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service. These indemnification agreements also require us to advance all expenses incurred by the directors and executive officers in investigating or defending any such action, suit or proceeding. We believe that these agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve as directors and executive officers. The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions that are included in our Charter and bylaws and in indemnification agreements that we have entered into with our directors and executive officers may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors and executive officers for breach of their fiduciary duties. They may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against our directors and executive officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit us and other stockholders. Further, a stockholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent that we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and executive officers as required by these indemnification provisions. At present, we are not aware of any pending litigation or proceeding involving any person who is or was one of our directors, officers, employees or other agents or is or was serving at our request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, for which indemnification is sought, and we are not aware of any threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification. We have obtained insurance policies under which, subject to the limitations of the policies, coverage is provided to our directors and executive officers against loss arising from claims made by reason of breach of fiduciary duty or other wrongful acts as a director or executive officer, including claims relating to public securities matters, and to us with respect to payments that may be made by us to these directors and executive officers pursuant to our indemnification obligations or otherwise as a matter of law. Certain of our non-employee directors may, through their relationships with their employers, be insured and/or indemnified against certain liabilities incurred in their capacity as members of our Board. The underwriting agreement relating to our IPO and the underwriting agreement relating to that offering provide for indemnification by the underwriters of us and our officers and directors for certain liabilities arising under the Securities Act or otherwise. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, executive officers or persons controlling our company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.