---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001614178-25-000105"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "YEXT"
cik: "0001614178"
company_name: "Yext, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-08-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T11:54:53.738331+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Yext CEO proposes $9.00/share buyout; withdraws FY2026 guidance

## Summary
- CEO Michael Walrath submits non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned at $9.00 per share cash.
- Proposal backed by well-capitalized financing sources; subject to customary confirmatory diligence and negotiation of definitive agreements.
- Board forms Special Committee of independent directors; retains BofA Securities (financial) and Wilson Sonsini (legal).
- Yext expects Q2 FY2026 results within or better than prior guidance; full-year FY2026 guidance withdrawn due to proposal.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001614178-25-000105
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: YEXT
- cik: 0001614178
- company_name: Yext, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-08-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1614178/000161417825000105/0001614178-25-000105-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1614178/000161417825000105/yext-20250818.htm

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