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Workday, Inc. — fact timeline

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

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Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results based on share class at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“Stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of voting results based on share class. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 91,053,917 534,484,001 743,963 21,155,889”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of employee retention rates by demographic category at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“Stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of employee retention rates by demographic category. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 22,915,097 602,186,490 1,180,294 21,155,889”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Approve the amendment and restatement of Workday’s 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“Stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of Workday’s 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 572,163,189 53,758,669 360,023 21,155,889”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Approve the amendment and restatement of Workday’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“Stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of Workday’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 568,193,373 57,658,923 429,585 21,155,889”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to Workday’s named executive officers at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to Workday’s named executive officers. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 548,387,515 77,467,758 426,608 21,155,889”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Workday’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027 at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Workday’s independent registered public accounting firm for Workday’s fiscal year ending January 31, 2027. The voting results were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 643,771,793 3,099,109 566,868 –”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Election of four Class II directors: Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D., Mark J. Hawkins, Rhonda J. Morris, and George J. Still, Jr. at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“The nominees for director proposed by Workday were elected to serve until Workday’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified, subject to earlier resignation or removal. The voting results were as follows: Director Name Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D. 531,480,982 94,397,373 403,526 21,155,889 Mark J. Hawkins 584,200,864 41,471,020 609,997 21,155,889 Rhonda J. Morris 621,425,341 4,438,163 418,377 21,155,889 George J. Still, Jr. 606,786,671 19,039,685 455,525 21,155,889”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. reported fiscal 2027 first quarter ended April 30, 2026 results: revenue $2.542 billion, EPS $0.87.

“Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Workday Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Financial Results Fiscal First Quarter Total Revenues of $2.542 Billion, Up 13.5% Year-Over-Year Subscription Revenues of $2.354 Billion, Up 14.3% Year-Over-Year PLEASANTON, Calif., May 21, 2026 – Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI”
Restructurings & Charges

Workday, Inc. announced a impairment with charges of approximately $80 million affecting certain office space and long-lived assets.

“Workday estimates that it will incur approximately $135 million in charges which are expected to be recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, consisting of approximately $40 million of future cash expenditures related to severance payments, employee benefits, and related costs and approximately $15 million in non-cash charges for stock-based compensation. The charges also consist of approximately $80 million in non-cash charges related to the impairment of certain office space and long-lived assets.”
Restructurings & Charges

Workday, Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $135 million affecting Global Customer Operations team (approximately 2% of Workday’s current workforce).

“its fiscal 2027, including additional revenue-generating areas to meet its market opportunity. In connection with the above, Workday estimates that it will incur approximately $135 million in charges which are expected to be recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, consisting of approximately $40 million of future cash expenditures related to severance”

Sayan Chakraborty departed as President, Product and Technology at Workday, Inc..

“In connection with the appointment of Mr. Kazmaier, Sayan Chakraborty will retire from his role at Workday as President, Product and Technology, effective as of the Effective Date.”

Gerrit Kazmaier was appointed as President, Product and Technology at Workday, Inc..

“On February 20, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Gerrit Kazmaier as President, Product and Technology of Workday, effective March 10, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).”
Restructurings & Charges

Workday, Inc. announced a impairment with charges of approximately $35 million in non-cash charges related to the impairment of office space affecting office space.

“The charges also consist of approximately $35 million in non-cash charges related to the impairment of office space that Workday expects to record in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.”
Restructurings & Charges

Workday, Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $230 million to $270 million in charges (approximately 1,750 positions, or 8.5% of Workday's current workforce).

“its fiscal year ending January 31, 2026. In connection with the Plan, Workday expects to exit certain owned office space. Workday estimates that it will incur approximately $230 million to $270 million in charges in connection with the Plan, of which approximately $60 million to $70 million is expected to be recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, and”

Sayan Chakraborty was appointed as President, Product and Technology at Workday, Inc..

“Additionally, on November 25, 2024, the Board appointed Sayan Chakraborty as President, Product and Technology, effective as of the Effective Date.”

Doug Robinson retired as Co-President at Workday, Inc..

“In connection with the appointment of Mr. Enslin, Doug Robinson will retire from his role as Co-President, effective as of the Effective Date.”

Robert Enslin was appointed as President, Chief Commercial Officer at Workday, Inc..

“On November 25, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Robert Enslin as President, Chief Commercial Officer of Workday, effective December 2, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”

Doug Robinson departed as Co-President at Workday, Inc..

“On September 25, 2024, Doug Robinson notified Workday, Inc. (“Workday” or the “Company”) that he will retire from his role as Co-President effective January 31, 2025 (the “Transition Date”).”

Rhonda J. Morris was appointed as Director at Workday, Inc..

“On September 10, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Rhonda J. Morris as a Class II director, with an effective date of February 14, 2025, following her retirement from Chevron Corporation.”

Mark Garfield was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Workday, Inc..

“On July 30, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Mark Garfield as Chief Accounting Officer of Workday, effective September 3, 2024”

Christa Davies resigned as Director at Workday, Inc..

“On July 2, 2024, Christa Davies submitted her resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”), including from the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”), effective immediately.”

Michael L. Speiser was appointed as Class I director at Workday, Inc..

“On and effective June 18, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Michael L. Speiser as a Class I director”

Ann-Marie Campbell resigned as Director at Workday, Inc..

“On April 22, 2024, Ann-Marie Campbell notified Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) that she has decided not to stand for re-election to Workday’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at Workday’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) and that she will resign effective as of the start of the Annual Meeting (the “Effective Time”).”

James Bozzini changed role as Executive Director of Enterprise Transformation at Workday, Inc..

“James Bozzini notified the Board that he will step down from his position as Workday’s Chief Operating Officer, effective the Transition Date. Following the Transition date, Mr. Bozzini will continue to serve Workday as Executive Director of Enterprise Transformation.”

Carl Eschenbach changed role as Chief Executive Officer at Workday, Inc..

“Carl Eschenbach, Workday’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Workday’s sole Chief Executive Officer effective the Transition Date.”

Aneel Bhusri was appointed as Executive Chair at Workday, Inc..

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Aneel Bhusri as Executive Chair, effective as of February 1, 2024”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 third quarter ended October 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.87 billion, net income $0.43 per share, EPS diluted net income per share was $0.43. Guidance raised.

“Workday Announces Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results Fiscal Third Quarter Total Revenues of $1.87 Billion, Up 16.7% Year Over Year Subscription Revenues of $1.69 Billion, Up 18.1% Year Over Year 12-Month Subscription Revenue Backlog of $6.05 Billion, Up 21.9% Year Over Year PLEASANTON, Calif., November 28, 2023 -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources , today announced results for the fiscal 2024 third quarter ended October 31, 2023.”

Lee J. Styslinger III resigned as Director at Workday, Inc..

“On September 7, 2023, Lee J. Styslinger III submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”), effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. updated its the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended July 31, 2023 guidance (raised).

“On August 24, 2023, Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) issued a press release announcing its results for its fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding amendment of our Bylaws at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“Stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal regarding amendment of our Bylaws:”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory approval of compensation paid to Workday's named executive officers at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“Stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to Workday’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Ratify appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 31, 2024 at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Workday’s independent registered public accounting firm for Workday’s fiscal year ending January 31, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

Workday, Inc. shareholders approved Elect four Class II directors: Christa Davies, Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D., Mark J. Hawkins, George J. Still, Jr. at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“The nominees for director proposed by Workday were elected to serve until Workday’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified, subject to earlier resignation or removal.”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 first quarter ended April 30, 2023 results: revenue Total revenues were $1.68 billion, EPS $0.00. Guidance raised.

“Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Workday Announces Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financial Results Fiscal First Quarter Total Revenues of $1.68 Billion, Up 17.4% Year Over Year Subscription Revenues of $1.53 Billion, Up 20.1% Year Over Year 24-Month Subscription Revenue Backlog of $9.79 Billion, Up 22.9% Year Over Year Total”

Barbara Larson changed role as Executive Vice President at Workday, Inc..

“Barbara Larson, Workday’s current Chief Financial Officer, will step down from that role effective June 12, 2023, and continue as an Executive Vice President of Workday through November 1, 2023, and then serve as a consultant to Workday through July 8, 2024.”

Zane Rowe was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Workday, Inc..

“On May 19, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Zane Rowe as Chief Financial Officer of Workday, effective June 12, 2023 (the “Transition Date”).”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. reported fiscal year 2024 results: revenue $6.525 billion to $6.575 billion. Guidance raised.

“We are maintaining the midpoint of our preliminary fiscal year 2024 subscription revenue guidance while increasing our fiscal 2024 non-GAAP operating margin outlook to the high end. We now expect subscription revenue of $6.525 billion to $6.575 billion, growth of 17% to 18%, and non-GAAP operating margin of 23.0%, which includes a 150 basis point increase resulting from a change in our useful life policy for servers and network equipment.”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. reported fiscal fourth quarter ended January 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.65 billion, EPS -$0.49.

“Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Results • Total revenues were $1.65 billion, an increase of 19.6% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Subscription revenues were $1.50 billion, an increase of 21.7% from the same period last year. • Operating loss was $89.0 million, or negative 5.4% of revenues, compared to an operating loss of $101.0 million, or negative 7.3% of revenues, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $305.3 million, or 18.5% of revenues, compared to a non-GAAP operating income of $237.1 million, or 17.2% of revenues, in the same period last year. 1 • Basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.49, compared to basic and diluted net loss per share of $0.29 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share was $1.00 and $0.99, respectively, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share of $0.82 and $0.78, respectively, in the same period last year. 2”

Sayan Chakraborty was appointed as Co-President at Workday, Inc..

“On the same day, the Board appointed Sayan Chakraborty as Co-President, effective immediately, to serve alongside Doug Robinson as Co-President.”

Robynne Sisco changed role as Vice Chair at Workday, Inc..

“On February 23, 2023, Robynne Sisco notified Workday of her intention to step down from her position as Co-President of Workday, effective immediately. On the same day, the Board appointed Sayan Chakraborty as Co-President, effective immediately, to serve alongside Doug Robinson as Co-President. Ms. Sisco will assume the role of Vice Chair”

Mark J. Hawkins was appointed as Director at Workday, Inc..

“On and effective February 23, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Mark J. Hawkins as a Class II director”
Governance Changes

Workday, Inc.: Amended and restated bylaws effective immediately, updating advance notice provisions, universal proxy rules, stockholder meeting conduct, proxy card color, DGCL procedural matters, emergency bylaws, indemnification terms, and exclusive forum provision (effective 2023-01-26).

“On January 26, 2023, in connection with the effectiveness of new Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) rules regarding universal proxy cards, certain recent changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), and a periodic review of the bylaws of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”), the Board of Directors of Workday (the “Board”) approved and adopted Workday’s amended and restated bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective immediately, to, among other things: · update and revise the advance notice provisions for the nomination of directors or the proposal of other business at meetings of stockholders”

Luciano G. Fernandez resigned as co-Chief Executive Officer at Workday, Inc..

“On December 14, 2022, Luciano G. Fernandez informed the Board of his intention to resign from his position as Workday’s co-CEO and a member of the Board, effective as of the Effective Date.”

Carl M. Eschenbach was appointed as co-Chief Executive Officer at Workday, Inc..

“On December 14, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Carl M. Eschenbach as co-Chief Executive Officer (“co-CEO”) of Workday, effective December 20, 2022 (the “Effective Date”).”
Earnings Releases

Workday, Inc. reported fiscal 2023 third quarter ended October 31, 2022 results: revenue $1.60 billion, EPS $0.29. Guidance raised.

“under Regulation FD. Section 8 – Other Events --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Workday Announces Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results Fiscal Third Quarter Total Revenues of $1.60 Billion, Up 20.5% Year Over Year Subscription Revenues of $1.43 Billion, Up 22.3% Year Over Year 24-Month Subscription Revenue Backlog of $8.62 Billion, Up 21.1% Year Over Year Total”

Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D. was appointed as Class II director at Workday, Inc..

“On and effective June 22, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Workday, Inc. (“Workday”) appointed Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D. as a Class II director”

Thomas F. Bogan was elected as Class III director at Workday, Inc..

“the Board elected Thomas F. Bogan, who served as Vice Chairman, Corporate Development of Workday from August 2018 to February 2022, as a Class III director”

David A. Duffield was appointed as CEO Emeritus at Workday, Inc..

“Mr. Duffield has been appointed to the newly formed role of CEO Emeritus of Workday”

David A. Duffield resigned as Director at Workday, Inc..

“accepted the resignation of David A. Duffield, Workday's co-founder and former Co-Chief Executive Officer, as a member of the Board and Chairman Emeritus.”

Barbara Larson was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Workday, Inc..

“and Barbara Larson as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2022”

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