Form 8-K
8-K — SHOPIFY INC.
Accession: 0001594805-26-000030
Filed: 2026-06-16
Period: 2026-06-16
CIK: 0001594805
SIC: 7372 (SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE)
Item: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item: Other Events
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2026
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Shopify Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Canada 001-37400 98-0486686
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
151 O'Connor Street, Ground Floor 85 10th Ave, Suite 800
Ottawa, Ontario New York, New York
Canada K2P 2L8 USA 10011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (613) 241-2828 x 1045
________________________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Subordinate Voting Shares SHOP Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders of Shopify Inc. (the "Company"), held on June 16, 2026, the holders of the Company's Class A subordinate voting shares, Class B multiple voting shares, and the founder share voted on: (1) 10 director nominees to be elected to the Board of Directors (the "Board") to serve until the close of the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders or until their respective successors have been appointed; (2) the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company until the close of the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders at such remuneration to be fixed by the Board; (3) a non-binding advisory vote on the Company's approach to executive compensation (a "Say on Pay vote"); and (4) a shareholder proposal regarding an artificial intelligence policy. The items of business are further described in the Company's management information circular (the "Circular") filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2026.
The tables below set forth the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, and the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, for each matter voted on by the Company's shareholders.
1.Election of Directors
Each of the 10 nominees listed below was elected as a director of the Company to hold office until the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successor is duly appointed.
Name of Nominee Votes For Votes Against Broker Non-Votes
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number
Tobias Lütke 1,657,446,737 97.72% 38,629,744 2.28% 76,273,736
Lulu Cheng Meservey 1,691,141,695 99.71% 4,934,787 0.29% 76,273,736
Jeanne DeWitt Grosser 1,684,061,536 99.29% 12,014,945 0.71% 76,273,736
David Heinemeier Hansson 1,691,045,519 99.70% 5,030,963 0.30% 76,273,736
Jeremy Levine 1,665,712,404 98.21% 30,364,079 1.79% 76,273,736
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah 1,687,117,698 99.47% 8,958,784 0.53% 76,273,736
Joseph Natale 1,534,092,144 90.45% 161,984,336 9.55% 76,273,736
Kevin Scott 1,692,124,196 99.77% 3,952,285 0.23% 76,273,736
Toby Shannan 1,692,107,202 99.77% 3,969,280 0.23% 76,273,736
Fidji Simo 1,639,426,472 96.66% 56,649,985 3.34% 76,273,736
2. Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The shareholders approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors of the Company until the close of the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders at such remuneration to be fixed by the Board.
Votes For Votes Withheld
Number Percentage Number Percentage
1,762,083,817 99.42% 10,266,401 0.58%
There were no abstentions and no broker non-votes on this proposal.
3. Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
The shareholders accepted, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's approach to executive compensation, as disclosed in the Circular.
Votes For Votes Against Broker Non-Votes
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number
1,377,881,961 81.24% 318,194,521 18.76% 76,273,736
There were no abstentions on this proposal.
4. Shareholder Proposal
A shareholder proposal regarding an artificial intelligence policy was not approved.
Votes For Votes Against Broker Non-Votes
Number Percentage Number Percentage Number
235,153,526 13.86% 1,460,922,955 86.14% 76,273,736
There were no abstentions on this proposal.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On June 16, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the voting results of the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders held virtually on June 16, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1
Press release issued by Shopify Inc. on June 16, 2026
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SHOPIFY INC.
Date: June 16, 2026
By: /s/ Michael L. Johnson
Name: Michael L. Johnson
Title: Corporate Secretary
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Shopify Announces Results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
June 16, 2026 - Shopify Inc. announced today the results of its annual meeting of shareholders held on June 16, 2026. All director nominees were elected to the Board of Directors and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as Shopify's auditors. Shareholders also accepted, on a non-binding advisory basis, Shopify's approach to executive compensation, as further described in Shopify's management information circular dated April 21, 2026. A shareholder proposal regarding an artificial intelligence policy was not approved.
The detailed results of the meeting are as follows:
1.Election of Directors
Each of the ten (10) nominees for director was elected to the Board of Directors. The votes cast for each nominee were as follows:
Director
Votes
for
% of
Votes for
Votes
Against
% of
Votes Against
Tobias Lütke 1,657,446,737 97.72% 38,629,744 2.28%
Lulu Cheng Meservey 1,691,141,695 99.71% 4,934,787 0.29%
Jeanne DeWitt Grosser 1,684,061,536 99.29% 12,014,945 0.71%
David Heinemeier Hansson 1,691,045,519 99.70% 5,030,963 0.30%
Jeremy Levine 1,665,712,404 98.21% 30,364,079 1.79%
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah 1,687,117,698 99.47% 8,958,784 0.53%
Joseph Natale 1,534,092,144 90.45% 161,984,336 9.55%
Kevin Scott 1,692,124,196 99.77% 3,952,285 0.23%
Toby Shannan 1,692,107,202 99.77% 3,969,280 0.23%
Fidji Simo 1,639,426,472 96.66% 56,649,985 3.34%
Following the meeting, the Board of Directors intends to select Tobias Lütke to continue to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors and Joseph Natale to continue to serve as Lead Independent Director.
2.Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was reappointed as Shopify's auditors, and the directors were authorized to fix the auditors' remuneration. The votes were cast as follows:
Votes
for
% of
Votes for
Votes
Withheld
% of
Votes Withheld
1,762,083,817 99.42% 10,266,401 0.58%
3.Non-binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
Shareholders accepted, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's approach to executive compensation. The votes were cast as follows:
Votes
for
% of
Votes for
Votes
Against
% of
Votes Against
1,377,881,961 81.24% 318,194,521 18.76%
4. Shareholder Proposal
A shareholder proposal regarding an artificial intelligence policy was not approved. The votes were cast as follows:
Votes
for
% of
Votes for
Votes
Against
% of
Votes Against
235,153,526 13.86% 1,460,922,955 86.14%
About Shopify
Shopify provides essential internet infrastructure for commerce. Shopify's all-in-one platform makes it easier to start, run, and grow a business, powering sales online, in-store, and everywhere in between. Millions of businesses in 175+ countries use Shopify—from entrepreneurs to brands like Aldo, BarkBox, Carrier, Meta, Vuori, SKIMS, and Supreme.
For more information, visit www.shopify.com.
CONTACT INVESTORS: CONTACT MEDIA:
Shane Kleinstein Ben McConaghy
Director, Investor Relations Director, Communications
IR@shopify.com press@shopify.com
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