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accession: "0001594805-26-000022"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SHOP"
cik: "0001594805"
company_name: "SHOPIFY INC."
filed_at: "2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T21:05:51.371924+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Shopify proxy shows new director nominee Grosser, board opposes shareholder proposal

## Summary
- Jeanne DeWitt Grosser, COO of Vercel, nominated as director; Ms. Goodman retiring after 9 years.
- Board recommends voting FOR all 10 director nominees and FOR advisory vote on executive compensation.
- Board recommends voting AGAINST the shareholder proposal; details in circular page 75.
- PwC reappointment as auditor recommended; 99.35% voted in favor in 2025.
- Annual meeting June 16, 2026; record date April 20, 2026; virtual meeting.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001594805-26-000022
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SHOP
- cik: 0001594805
- company_name: SHOPIFY INC.
- filed_at: 2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1594805/000159480526000022/0001594805-26-000022-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1594805/000159480526000022/shop-20260508.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001594805-26-000022.txt

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