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PINTEREST, INC. — fact timeline

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

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Vikram Naidu was appointed as Principal Financial Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On August 27, 2026, the Company appointed Vikram Naidu, age 40, as the Company’s Principal Financial Officer on an interim basis, effective October 30, 2026.”

Julia Brau Donnelly resigned as Chief Financial Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On August 26, 2026, Julia Brau Donnelly, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, submitted her resignation to Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) to pursue another opportunity.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the audit and risk committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“4. To ratify the audit and risk committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the Company's named executive officers' compensation at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“3. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve the Company’s named executive officers' compensation.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“2. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Election of Class I directors to hold office until the 2029 annual meeting at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“1. To elect the four Class I director nominees to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) named in the proxy statement to hold office until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until their office is otherwise vacated.”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1,008 million, net income $74 million net loss.

“Pinterest Announces First Quarter 2026 Results, Delivers 18% Revenue Growth, Record Users, and Approximately $2 Billion of Share Repurchases Q1 Revenue of $1,008 million, an increase of 18% on a reported and 15% on a constant currency basis All-time high of 631 million global monthly active users, an increase of 11% Completed previously announced $2 billion of near-term share repurchases SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 4, 2026 - Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. • Revenue was $1,008 million, growing 18% year over year. On a constant currency basis, revenue would have grown 15% year over year. • Global Monthly Active Users ("MAUs") increased 11% year over year to 631 million. • GAAP net loss was $74 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $207 million.”

Julia Brau Donnelly was appointed as principal accounting officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“Effective as of May 8, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Julia Brau Donnelly, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, as principal accounting officer.”

Andrea Acosta resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On April 30, 2026, Andrea Acosta, the Company's Chief Accounting Officer, submitted her resignation to the Company to pursue another opportunity, effective May 8, 2026.”
Equity Issuances

PINTEREST, INC. issued convertible note to Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (collectively, "Elliott") for $1 billion in aggregate principal amount.

“the issuance and sale to Elliott of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031”
Debt Financings

PINTEREST, INC. incurred convertible notes of $1 billion with Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. at 1.75% per annum maturing March 1, 2031.

“agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) with Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (collectively, “Elliott”), relating to the issuance and sale to Elliott of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). On March 5, 2026, the closing under the Investment Agreement occurred and”
Material Agreements

PINTEREST, INC. entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $1 billion (effective 2026-03-05).

“on March 5, 2026, the Company entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”) with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”)”
Material Agreements

PINTEREST, INC. entered into Investment Agreement with Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. valued at $1 billion (effective 2026-03-03).

“on March 3, 2026, Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an investment agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) with Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (collectively, “Elliott”), relating to the issuance and sale to Elliott of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031”
Equity Issuances

PINTEREST, INC. issued convertible note to Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. for $1 billion in aggregate principal amount.

“On March 3, 2026, the Company entered into the Investment Agreement, pursuant to which it agreed to sell $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Notes to Elliott.”
Debt Financings

PINTEREST, INC. incurred convertible notes of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount with Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. at 1.75% per annum maturing March 1, 2031.

“On March 3, 2026, Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an investment agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) with Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P. (collectively, “Elliott”), relating to the issuance and sale to Elliott of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”).”
Restructurings & Charges

PINTEREST, INC. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $35 million to $45 million affecting global (less than 15% of the Company’s workforce).

“to affect less than 15% of the Company’s workforce as well as office space reductions. The Company anticipates incurring total pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $35 million to $45 million, which are expected to be primarily cash-related expenditures. The Company intends to exclude the restructuring charges from its non-GAAP financial measures,”
Governance Changes

PINTEREST, INC.: Stockholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law. The amendment was filed and became effective on May 23, 2025 (effective 2025-05-23).

“Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders approve the amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law (the "Charter Amendment").”
Governance Changes

PINTEREST, INC.: On May 22, 2025, the Board approved an amendment and restatement of the Company's bylaws, effective immediately, to enhance procedural and disclosure requirements for shareholder nominations, update indemnification scope and procedures, and make technical changes (effective 2025-05-22).

“On May 22, 2025, the Board approved an amendment and restatement of the Company's bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective immediately. Among other things, the changes effected by the Amended and Restated Bylaws: • enhance and clarify certain procedural and disclosure requirements related to shareholder nominations of directors at annual or special meetings of shareholders, including with respect to information required to be disclosed to the Company about such shareholders and their control persons; • update the scope of, and procedures for, indemnification of directors, officers and other persons involved in Company proceedings, including providing for indemnification of persons party to a derivative suit to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; and • make certain other technical, clarifying and conforming changes.”
Governance Changes

PINTEREST, INC.: Changed registered agent to The Corporation Trust Company and registered office to Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, effective immediately (effective 2024-11-14).

“On November 14, 2024, the Board of Directors of Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a change of the Company’s registered agent and registered office effective immediately. The Company filed a Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office (the "Certificate of Change") with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to change the Company's registered agent to The Corporation Trust Company, and its registered office to Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.”

Sabrina Ellis departed as Chief Product Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On August 9, 2024, Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Sabrina Ellis, the Company’s Chief Product Officer would, effective immediately, transition to an advisory role and then transition from the Company to pursue other career opportunities, effective as of September 21, 2024.”

Charles "Chip" Bergh was appointed as Class I director at PINTEREST, INC..

“On May 8, 2024, Charles “Chip” Bergh was appointed to the Company’s Board effective May 9, 2024 as a Class I director.”

Jeffery Jordan retired as Director at PINTEREST, INC..

“On May 6, 2024, Jeffery Jordan, an independent member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) notified the Board of his decision to retire from the Board effective May 9, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $740 million, net income $25 million.

“a filing. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Pinterest Announces First Quarter 2024 Results, Reports 23% Revenue Growth and More Than Half A Billion Monthly Active Users Q1 Revenue of $740 million, an increase of 23%, nearly doubling growth rate from prior quarter Record 518 million global monthly active users, an increase of 12% SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - April 30, 2024 -”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported Q4 2023 / FY2023 results: revenue $981 million for Q4; $3,055 million for full year 2023, net income $201 million GAAP net income for Q4; GAAP net loss of $36 million for 2023.

“Pinterest Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results, Delivers Record High Users and Robust Margin Expansion Q4 Revenue of $981 million grew 12%, marking continued double-digit revenue growth in the second half of 2023 Global monthly active users reached an all-time high of 498 million”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $763 million, net income $7 million.

“Pinterest Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results, Delivers Strong Revenue Growth and Continued Margin Expansion Q3 Revenue of $763 million”

Scott Schenkel was appointed as Class II director at PINTEREST, INC..

“On September 17, 2023, Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Scott Schenkel to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a Class II director effective September 15, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue 708 million dollars, net income -34,942 thousand dollars.

“Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. • Q2 revenue grew 6% year over year to $708 million. • Global Monthly Active Users (MAUs) increased 8% year over year to 465 million. • GAAP net loss was $35 million for Q2.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal requesting additional reporting on government requests to remove content at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“5. Stockholder proposal requesting additional reporting on government requests to remove content For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 6,513,391 1,971,697,492 1,095,106 58,592,422 Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal requesting a report on certain data relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“4. Stockholder proposal requesting a report on certain data relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 108,884,453 1,869,262,203 1,159,333 58,592,422 Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“3. Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm For Against Abstain 2,034,913,511 2,420,654 564,246 Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Advisory non-binding approval of compensation of named executive officers at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“2. Approval, on an advisory non-binding basis, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 1,650,008,160 318,864,298 10,433,531 58,592,422 Based on the votes set forth above, the stockholders approved, on an advisory non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

PINTEREST, INC. shareholders approved Election of four Class I directors at the 2023-05-25 meeting.

“1. Election of directors Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Jeffrey Jordan 1,849,866,651 128,781,982 657,356 58,592,422 Jeremy Levine 1,807,669,530 170,981,806 654,653 58,592,422 Gokul Rajaram 1,903,336,472 75,341,531 627,986 58,592,422 Marc Steinberg 1,975,715,735 2,942,779 647,475 58,592,422 Based on the votes set forth above, each director nominee was duly elected to serve until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified, or until their office is otherwise vacated.”

Julia Brau Donnelly was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On May 25, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Julia Brau Donnelly as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective as of June 20, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $603 million, net income $209 million.

“Pinterest Announces First Quarter 2023 Results SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - April 27, 2023 - Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. • Q1 revenue grew 5% year over year to $603 million. • Global Monthly Active Users (MAUs) increased 7% year over year to 463 million. • GAAP net loss was $209 million for Q1.”

Sabrina Ellis was appointed as Chief Product Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On April 17, 2023, Sabrina Ellis accepted an offer from the Company to join as its Chief Product Officer effective May 15, 2023.”

Naveen Gavini departed as Senior Vice President of Products at PINTEREST, INC..

“On April 17, 2023, Naveen Gavini, Pinterest, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Senior Vice President of Products informed the Company of his intention to leave the Company to pursue other career opportunities effective October 1, 2023.”
Restructurings & Charges

PINTEREST, INC. announced a restructuring with charges of estimated $100.0 million to $125.0 million in charges, consisting primarily of $95.0 million to $110.0 million in non-cash impairment and abandonment charges re affecting office space reductions at 505 Brannan Street and other locations, and workforce reduction of approximately 4% (approximately 4% workforce reduction).

“cost structure and operating plan and may determine to take additional actions in the future in connection with the Plan. The Company estimates that it will incur approximately $100.0 million to $125.0 million in charges in connection with the Plan. These charges consist primarily of $95.0 million to $110.0 million in non-cash impairment and abandonment charges”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $2,803 million, net income ($96 million).

“2022 revenue increased 9% year over year to $2,803 million . • Global Monthly Active Users (MAUs) increased 4% year over year to 450 million. • GAAP net income was $17 million for Q4. GAAP net loss was $96 million for 2022.”
Earnings Releases

PINTEREST, INC. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $877 million, net income $17 million.

“• Q4 revenue grew 4% year over year to $877 million. 2022 revenue increased 9% year over year to $2,803 million . • Global Monthly Active Users (MAUs) increased 4% year over year to 450 million. • GAAP net income was $17 million for Q4. GAAP net loss was $96 million for 2022.”

Todd Morgenfeld changed role as Chief Financial Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On February 1, 2023, the Company and Todd Morgenfeld, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Head of Business Operations and Principal Financial Officer, determined that Mr. Morgenfeld would transition from the Company to pursue new career opportunities, effective as of July 1, 2023.”
Material Agreements

PINTEREST, INC. entered into Cooperation Agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together, with its affiliates, collectively “Elliott”) valued at Pinterest entered into a cooperation agreement with Elliott, appointing Marc Steinberg to the Board (effective 2022-12-06).

“On December 6 , 2022, Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together, with its affiliates, collectively “Elliott”) after several months of constructive dialogue (the “Cooperation Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement, the Company has appointed Marc Steinberg to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective as of December 16, 2022, as a Class I director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”). The Company also agreed to nominate Mr. Steinberg for re-election at the 2023 Annual Meeting for a term expiring at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The Cooperation Agreement provides for customary director replacement rights, pursuant to which the Company and Elliott have agreed to cooperate to select a mutually acceptable successor director in the event Mr. Steinberg cease”

Marc Steinberg was appointed as Class I director at PINTEREST, INC..

“On December 5, 2022, Marc Steinberg was appointed to the Board effective December 16, 2022 as a Class I director.”
Governance Changes

PINTEREST, INC.: Amended and restated Bylaws to provide proxy access right for stockholders, update director nomination procedures and disclosure requirements, reflect recent DGCL amendments, implement an emergency bylaw, and make other clarifications (effective 2022-11-17).

“On November 17, 2022, as part of its periodic review of corporate governance matters and in connection with the new Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding universal proxy cards and certain recent changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (as so amended and restated, the “A&R Bylaws”), effective as of such date, in order to, among other things: • provide stockholders with a proxy access right permitting a stockholder, or a group of up to 20 stockholders, owning 3% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock continuously for at least three years, to nominate, and have included in the Company’s proxy materials, director nominees constituting up to the greater of two individuals or 20% of the board, provided that the stockholder(s) and the proxy access nominee(s) satisfy the requirements and the proc”

William Ready was appointed as Class III director at PINTEREST, INC..

“appointed William Ready as a Class III director”

William Ready was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Pinterest, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed William Ready as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to succeed Benjamin Silbermann, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, effective as of June 29, 2022”

Christine Flores departed as General Counsel and Secretary at PINTEREST, INC..

“On February 11, 2022, Christine Flores, Pinterest, Inc.’s (the "Company") General Counsel and Secretary informed the Company of her intention to leave the Company effective October 1, 2022.”

Andrea Acosta was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On October 30, 2021, Andrea Acosta accepted an offer from Pinterest, Inc. (“Pinterest” or the “Company”) to join the Company as its Chief Accounting Officer starting February 14, 2021.”

Evan Sharp resigned as Chief Design and Creative Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On October 12, 2021, Evan Sharp informed Pinterest, Inc. (“Pinterest”) that he will resign from his position as the Chief Design and Creative Officer of Pinterest, effective as of October 15, 2021.”

Tse Li (Lily) Yang resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at PINTEREST, INC..

“On September 1, 2021, Tse Li (Lily) Yang, Pinterest, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Chief Accounting Officer informed the Company of her intention to leave the Company effective October 29, 2021 to pursue a Chief Financial Officer opportunity with a late-stage private company.”

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