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ADOBE INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from ADOBE INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Steven Day was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (interim) at ADOBE INC..

“On June 11, 2026, Steven Day was appointed to serve as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately upon Mr. Durn’s departure.”

Daniel Durn resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, Technology, Security and Operations at ADOBE INC..

“On June 8, 2026, Daniel Durn notified the Company of his decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Finance, Technology, Security and Operations, effective June 15, 2026.”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended May 29, 2026.

“On June 11, 2026, Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2026 ended May 29, 2026.”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for first quarter fiscal year 2026 ended February 27, 2026.

“On March 12, 2026, Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2026 ended February 27, 2026.”
Governance Changes

ADOBE INC.: Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted to address universal proxy rules, update stockholder nomination procedures, require non-white proxy cards for stockholder solicitations, and revise advance notice windows (effective 2025-04-22).

“On April 22, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “ Board ”) approved and adopted amendments to the Company’s bylaws (as amended, the “ Amended and Restated Bylaws ”), which became effective the same day.”

Scott Belsky resigned as Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Design & Emerging Products at ADOBE INC..

“On January 24, 2025, Scott Belsky notified Adobe Inc. (the “Company” or “Adobe”) of his decision to resign as Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Design & Emerging Products, effective March 15, 2025, to pursue another career opportunity.”

Jillian Forusz was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at ADOBE INC..

“On August 5, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Jillian Forusz as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, to be effective as of August 9, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”

Mark Garfield resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at ADOBE INC..

“On July 12, 2024, Mark Garfield notified Adobe Inc. (the “ Company ”) of his resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, to be effective as of August 9, 2024, in order to pursue another opportunity.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal concerning a report on hiring of persons with arrest or incarceration records at the 2024-04-17 meeting.

“Vote upon a stockholder proposal concerning a report on hiring of persons with arrest or incarceration records.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal concerning a mandatory director resignation policy at the 2024-04-17 meeting.

“Vote upon a stockholder proposal concerning a mandatory director resignation policy.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2024-04-17 meeting.

“Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending on November 29, 2024 at the 2024-04-17 meeting.

“Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending on November 29, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Approve the 2019 Plan to increase the available share reserve by 5 million shares at the 2024-04-17 meeting.

“Approve the 2019 Plan to increase the available share reserve by 5 million shares.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Elect twelve members of the Board of Directors at the 2024-04-17 meeting.

“At the Annual Meeting, held on April 17, 2024, the Company’s stockholders approved proposals one through four and did not approve proposals five through six listed below.”
Material Agreements

ADOBE INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, SG Americas Securities, LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC valued at $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.850% Notes due 2027, $750,000,000 aggrega (effective 2024-04-01).

“On April 1, 2024, Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, SG Americas Securities, LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters.”
Material Agreements

ADOBE INC. terminated Merger Agreement with Figma, Inc. valued at one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) (effective 2023-12-17).

“On December 17, 2023, the Company and Figma mutually agreed to terminate the Merger Agreement and entered into a mutual termination agreement effective as of such date (the “Termination Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended December 1, 2023.

“On December 13, 2023, Adobe Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended December 1, 2023.”

Cristiano Amon was appointed as Director at ADOBE INC..

“On October 25, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Adobe Inc. (“ Adobe ”) appointed Cristiano Amon to the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for third quarter fiscal year 2023 ended September 1, 2023.

“On September 14, 2023, Adobe Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2023 ended September 1, 2023.”
Debt Financings

ADOBE INC. incurred debt of $3,000,000,000 maturing up to 397 days from the date of issue.

“may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed from time to time, with the aggregate face or principal amount of the Notes outstanding under the Program at any time not to exceed $3,000,000,000. The Notes will have maturities of up to 397 days from the date of issue. The Notes will rank at least pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated”
Material Agreements

ADOBE INC. entered into Program with Dealers valued at $3,000,000,000 (effective 2023-09-08).

“Commercial Paper Program On September 8, 2023, Adobe Inc. (the “Company”) established a commercial paper program (the “Program”) pursuant to which it may issue short-term, unsecured commercial paper notes (the “Notes”) under the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for second quarter fiscal year 2023 ended June 2, 2023.

“On June 15, 2023, Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its second quarter fiscal year 2023 ended June 2, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders rejected Vote upon a stockholder proposal concerning a report on hiring of persons with arrest or incarceration records at the 2023-04-20 meeting.

“6. Vote upon a stockholder proposal concerning a report on hiring of persons with arrest or incarceration records. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 59,783,487 292,462,760 4,349,300 39,206,120”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-04-20 meeting.

“5. Approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation. One Year Two Years Three Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 351,067,962 266,967 4,741,649 518,969 39,206,120”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2023-04-20 meeting.

“4. Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 313,607,712 41,802,944 1,184,891 39,206,120”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending on December 1, 2023 at the 2023-04-20 meeting.

“3. Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending on December 1, 2023. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 370,067,020 25,026,228 708,419”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Approve the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, to increase the available share reserve by 12,000,000 shares at the 2023-04-20 meeting.

“2. Approve the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, to increase the available share reserve by 12,000,000 shares. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 335,214,097 20,772,530 608,920 39,206,120”
Shareholder Votes

ADOBE INC. shareholders approved Elect twelve members of the Board of Directors, each to serve for a one-year term at the 2023-04-20 meeting.

“1. Elect twelve members of the Board of Directors, each to serve for a one-year term: Votes Votes Broker Name For Against Abstentions Non-Votes Amy Banse 330,578,098 25,596,071 421,378 39,206,120 Brett Biggs 353,685,165 2,469,772 440,610 39,206,120 Melanie Boulden 347,030,715 9,143,771 421,061 39,206,120 Frank Calderoni 341,626,519 14,527,744 441,284 39,206,120 Laura Desmond 344,230,359 11,945,621 419,567 39,206,120 Shantanu Narayen 332,225,049 22,794,294 1,576,204 39,206,120 Spencer Neumann 353,765,482 2,389,549 440,516 39,206,120 Kathleen Oberg 345,228,314 10,946,294 420,939 39,206,120 Dheeraj Pandey 353,775,483 2,351,176 468,888 39,206,120 David Ricks 345,681,191 10,472,117 442,239 39,206,120 Daniel Rosensweig 341,820,698 14,330,904 443,945 39,206,120 John Warnock 350,825,082 5,403,339 367,126 39,206,120”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for first quarter fiscal year 2023 ended March 3, 2023.

“On March 15, 2023, Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2023 ended March 3, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

ADOBE INC. reported financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 ended December 2, 2022.

“On December 15, 2022, Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 ended December 2, 2022.”

Shantanu Narayen changed role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at ADOBE INC..

“Shantanu Narayen, who had previously served as President, will continue to serve as Adobe’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.”

David Wadhwani was appointed as President, Digital Media Business at ADOBE INC..

“Effective January 13, 2022, in connection with its annual review and appointment of executive officers of Adobe Inc. (“ Adobe ”), the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) appointed Anil Chakravarthy and David Wadhwani to serve as Presidents of Adobe: Mr. Chakravarthy as President, Digital Experience Business, and Mr. Wadhwani as President, Digital Media Business.”

Anil Chakravarthy was appointed as President, Digital Experience Business at ADOBE INC..

“Effective January 13, 2022, in connection with its annual review and appointment of executive officers of Adobe Inc. (“ Adobe ”), the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) appointed Anil Chakravarthy and David Wadhwani to serve as Presidents of Adobe: Mr. Chakravarthy as President, Digital Experience Business, and Mr. Wadhwani as President, Digital Media Business.”

Spencer Neumann was appointed as Director at ADOBE INC..

“On January 7, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Adobe Inc. (“ Adobe ”) appointed Brett Biggs and Spencer Neumann to the Board.”

Brett Biggs was appointed as Director at ADOBE INC..

“On January 7, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Adobe Inc. (“ Adobe ”) appointed Brett Biggs and Spencer Neumann to the Board.”

David Wadhwani changed role as President of Adobe’s Digital Media business at ADOBE INC..

“David Wadhwani, Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President, Digital Media, has been promoted to President of Adobe’s Digital Media business”

Anil Chakravarthy changed role as President of Adobe’s Digital Experience business at ADOBE INC..

“Adobe also announced that Anil Chakravarthy, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Digital Experience Business and Worldwide Field Operations, has been promoted to President of Adobe’s Digital Experience business”

Abhay Parasnis resigned as Chief Technology Officer at ADOBE INC..

“On December 16, 2021, Adobe Inc. ("Adobe") announced that Abhay Parasnis, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will be leaving Adobe to pursue other opportunities.”

James Daley retired as director at ADOBE INC..

“On November 21, 2021, James Daley notified Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) of his decision to retire as a director of Adobe effective November 23, 2021.”

John Murphy retired as Chief Financial Officer at ADOBE INC..

“Mr. Durn will succeed John Murphy, who announced his plans earlier this year to retire.”

Dan Durn was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ADOBE INC..

“On September 29, 2021, Dan Durn was appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Adobe Inc. (“Adobe” or the “Company”), to be effective on or about October 18, 2021 (the “Effective Date”).”

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