Source-grounded facts extracted from ZIFF DAVIS, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. completed a disposition involving Accenture Inc. for $1.2 billion in cash (closed 2026-06-17).
“Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell its Connectivity division (the “Business”) to Purchaser for an aggregate purchase price of $1.2 billion in cash (the “Transaction”), subject to certain customary adjustments set forth in the Purchase Agreement. On June 15, 2026, the Company entered into a consent (the “Consent”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. entered into Consent Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders, and the Lenders party thereto (effective 2026-06-15).
“On June 15, 2026, the Company entered into a consent (the “Consent Agreement”) to its existing credit agreement, dated April 7, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among the Company, the other loan parties party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”) and U.S. Bank National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve executive compensation at the 2026-05-06 meeting.
“A proposal to approve, in an advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. This proposal was approved with the following vote:”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-06 meeting.
“A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This proposal was approved with the following vote:”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight director nominees at the 2026-05-06 meeting.
“The election of the following eight director nominees to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified. All nominees were elected as directors with the following vote:”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $267.6 million, net income $(0.8) million, EPS $(0.02).
“segment. The Company will continue to own and operate the Connectivity business in the ordinary course until the closing of the transaction. • Revenues (1) decreased to $267.6 million compared to $272.8 million for Q1 2025. • Operating income decreased to $2.9 million compared to $14.5 million for Q1 2025. • Net (loss) income from continuing operations (2)”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. entered into Securities Purchase Agreement with Accenture Inc. valued at $1.2 billion in cash (effective 2026-03-02).
“On March 2, 2026, Ziff Davis, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Ziff Davis, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Seller”), and Accenture Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Purchaser”), entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, the Company agreed to sell its Connectivity division (the “Business”) to Purchaser (the “Transaction”) for an aggregate purchase price of $1.2 billion in cash”
Bret Richter departed as Chief Financial Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“As a result of such appointment, Bret Richter will resign from his interim role as principal accounting officer effective as of December 2, 2024. Mr. Richter will continue in his role as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.”
Lori Tansley was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“On November 26, 2024, Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Lori Tansley has been appointed to serve as the Company’s new Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective as of December 2, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”
Bret Richter was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“Effective as of August 16, 2024, and until such time as a replacement is named, Bret Richter, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of principal accounting officer on an interim basis.”
Layth Taki resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“On July 19, 2024, Layth Taki, Chief Accounting Officer of Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned effective as of August 16, 2024 to pursue another opportunity.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the Company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“A proposal to approve, in an advisory vote, the Company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. This proposal was approved with the following vote: For 28,229,326 Against 14,216,000 Abstain 16,291 Broker Non-Votes 1,291,510”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“A proposal to approve, in an advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. This proposal was approved with the following vote: For 38,919,286 Against 3,520,959 Abstain 21,372 Broker Non-Votes 1,291,510”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2024 at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2024. This proposal was approved with the following vote: For 42,954,779 Against 781,590 Abstain 16,758 Broker Non-Votes N/A”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Election of eight director nominees at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“The election of the following eight director nominees to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified. All nominees were elected as directors with the following vote:”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $314.5 million, net income $10.6 million, EPS $0.23. Guidance reaffirmed.
“growth in our subscription and licensing revenues, as we continue to pursue a balanced business model." FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS • Q1 2024 quarterly revenues increased 2.4% to $314.5 million compared to $307.1 million for Q1 2023. • Income from operations increased 36.3% to $35.9 million compared to $26.3 million for Q1 2023. • Net income (loss) (1) increased to”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.36 billion, net income $41.5 million, EPS $0.89. Guidance initiated.
“in cash, cash equivalents, and investments. No funds were deployed in Q4 2023 for current year acquisitions. FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS • 2023 yearly revenues decreased 1.9% to $1.36 billion compared to $1.39 billion for 2022. • Income from operations decreased 33.3% to $132.6 million compared to $198.9 million for 2022 partially due to the recognition of a $56.9”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $389.9 million, net income $63.4 million, EPS $1.29. Guidance initiated.
“to act with conviction and decisiveness in the M&A market to further grow our business." FOURTH QUARTER 2023 RESULTS • Q4 2023 quarterly revenues decreased 1.7% to $389.9 million compared to $396.7 million for Q4 2022. • Income from operations decreased 13.6% to $80.7 million compared to $93.5 million for Q4 2022. • Net income from continuing operations”
Neville Ray was appointed as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“The Board of Directors of Ziff Davis, Inc. (“the Board”) has appointed Neville Ray to serve as director of the Board effective January 9, 2024.”
Kirk McDonald was appointed as director of the Board at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“The Board of Directors of Ziff Davis, Inc. (“the Board”) has appointed Kirk McDonald to serve as director of the Board effective November 15, 2023.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $341.0 million, net income $(31.0) million, EPS $(0.67). Guidance reaffirmed.
“Officer of Ziff Davis. “We’re also making solid progress on AI enablement across our portfolio." THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS • Q3 2023 quarterly revenues decreased 0.3% to $341.0 million compared to $341.9 million for Q3 2022. • (Loss) income from operations decreased 145.9% to $(13.3) million compared to $29.0 million for Q3 2022 primarily due to the recognition”
Jon Miller resigned as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“On September 25, 2023, Jon Miller notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”), that he intends to resign as a member of the Board, as well as the Compensation Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee, effective September 25, 2023.”
Jana Barsten was appointed as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“The Board of Directors of Ziff Davis, Inc. (“the Board”) has appointed Jana Barsten to serve as director of the Board effective November 13, 2023.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. updated its the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On August 3, 2023, Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and reaffirming its financial guidance for fiscal year 2023.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $307.1 million, net income $(7.6) million, EPS $(0.16) per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“flow reinforces our healthy balance sheet while we actively seek capital allocation opportunities." FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS • Q1 2023 quarterly revenues decreased 2.5% to $307.1 million compared to $315.1 million for Q1 2022. • Income from operations decreased 14.1% to $26.3 million compared to $30.6 million for Q1 2022. • Net (loss) income decreased to $(7.6)”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC.: Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws approved, including revisions for universal proxy rule, special meeting/nomination procedures, and other technical edits (effective 2023-05-05).
“On May 5, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Company's Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Approve, in advisory note, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“(4) A proposal to approve, in advisory note, the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the named executive officers. The proposal was approved for 1 year with the following vote, and in accordance with the voting results on this proposal the Company will hold a vote on the compensation of its named executive officers every year until the next say-on-frequency vote: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 42,649,205 3,439 965,395 20,697 1,332,764”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Approve, in an advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“(3) A proposal to approve, in an advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. This proposal was approved with the following vote: For 35,212,540 Against 8,388,507 Abstain 37,689 Broker Non-Votes 1,332,764”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“(2) A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the Company’s independent auditors for fiscal year 2023. This proposal was approved with the following vote: For 44,902,353 Against 51,809 Abstain 17,338 Broker Non-Votes N/A”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. shareholders approved Election of six director nominees to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“(1) The election of the following six director nominees to serve for the ensuing year and until their successors are elected and qualified. All nominees were elected as directors with the following vote: Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Vivek Shah 43,341,352 276,991 20,393 1,332,764 Sarah Fay 38,426,199 5,192,306 20,231 1,332,764 Trace Harris 43,291,989 326,016 20,731 1,332,764 W. Brian Kretzmer 41,422,819 2,194,448 21,469 1,332,764 Jonathan F. Miller 43,139,029 478,522 21,185 1,332,764 Scott C. Taylor 40,930,703 2,687,334 20,699 1,332,764”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.
“on March 8, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. dismissed BDO USA, LLP as its auditor.
“On March 8, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. updated its the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 guidance (initiated).
“On February 15, 2023, Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 and financial guidance for fiscal year 2023.”
ZIFF DAVIS, INC. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $341.9 million, net income $18.2 million, EPS $0.39. Guidance lowered.
“during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which are on a combined continuing and discontinued operations basis. Q3 2022 quarterly revenues decreased 3.7% to $341.9 million compared to $355.1 million for Q3 2021. On a pro-forma (1) basis, Q3 2022 quarterly revenues decreased 1.1% to $341.9 million as compared to $345.6 million for Q3 2021. GAAP net”
Steve Dunn departed as Chief Accounting Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“Mr. Taki will replace the Company’s current Chief Accounting Officer, Steve Dunn, who will step down from that role on the Effective Date.”
Layth Taki was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“Layth Taki has been appointed to serve as the Company’s new Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of September 27, 2022”
Richard S. Ressler departed as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“On March 21, 2022, Mr. Richard S. Ressler notified Ziff Davis, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intent not to stand for reelection to the Board of Directors of the Company upon the expiration of his current term, which expires at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”).”
Bret Richter was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“the Company has appointed Bret Richter to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective January 3, 2022.”
Steve Dunn was appointed as interim principal financial officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“On October 7, 2021, Steve Dunn, age 52, was appointed the interim principal financial officer of the Company while the Company is engaging in a search process for a new chief financial officer.”
Scott Turicchi resigned as President and Chief Financial Officer at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“Additionally, Scott Turicchi resigned as President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Separation.”
Pamela Sutton-Wallace resigned as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“each of Doug Bech, Stephen Ross and Pamela Sutton-Wallace resigned as members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), effective as of immediately prior to the Separation, to serve as directors of Consensus.”
Stephen Ross resigned as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“each of Doug Bech, Stephen Ross and Pamela Sutton-Wallace resigned as members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), effective as of immediately prior to the Separation, to serve as directors of Consensus.”
Doug Bech resigned as Director at ZIFF DAVIS, INC..
“each of Doug Bech, Stephen Ross and Pamela Sutton-Wallace resigned as members of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), effective as of immediately prior to the Separation, to serve as directors of Consensus.”
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