A maker of Snapchat, the visual messaging app built around disappearing photos and videos, plus augmented-reality Lenses, the Snap Map, and an advertising platform that lets brands reach its users. It also sells Spectacles AR glasses and subscription tiers like Snapchat+. Founded in 2011 by Stanford students Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown, the app first launched as "Picaboo" — a playful nod to peek-a-boo — before a trademark dispute forced the name change to Snapchat.
Snap Inc. schedules 2026 annual meeting for July 30; directors to be elected by written consent
The meeting will present results of actions by written consent: election of thirteen director nominees and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.
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Snap Inc. will hold its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders virtually on July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time.
Only holders of Class B and Class C common stock as of June 26, 2026 record date are entitled to vote; Class A holders are not.
Evan Spiegel and Robert Murphy, holding over 99% of voting power, intend to vote FOR both proposals by written consent, so approval is expected before the meeting.
The filing was made under Item 8.01 to notify stockholders of the meeting and the written consent process, with the information statement attached as Exhibit 99.1.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Snap Inc. appoints Luke Wood to its board of directors, effective May 20, 2026.
Luke Wood, 57, is co-founder and CEO of Violet St Holdings, LLC and former President of Beats by Dr. Dre and Vice President at Apple Inc.
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On May 20, 2026, Snap's board increased its size from twelve to thirteen members and appointed Luke Wood to the new vacancy.
Wood will serve until the next annual stockholder meeting, a written consent action in lieu of a meeting, or his death, resignation, or removal.
Wood has not been appointed to any board committees and has no family relationships or material interests requiring disclosure.
Wood will be compensated under Snap's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Snap CFO Derek Andersen to depart; Doug Hott to be appointed CFO
On April 17, 2026, CFO Derek Andersen notified Snap of his departure for a new professional opportunity, with his last day expected to be May 8, 2026.
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Andersen confirmed his decision is not related to any disagreement with Snap on accounting, strategy, management, operations, policies, or practices.
Snap plans to appoint Doug Hott, current VP of Finance, Strategy, and Corporate Development, as the new CFO.
Hott has been VP of Finance, Strategy, and Corporate Development since July 2024, and previously served as VP of Finance from August 2019 to July 2024.
Hott has no family relationships with Snap's board or executive officers, and no reportable related transactions under Item 404(a).
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Snap Inc. appoints Matthew McRae to its board of directors, effective December 4, 2025.
McRae, age 51, is CEO and a board member of Arlo Technologies, Inc. since August 2018, with prior roles at NETGEAR, VIZIO, Fabrik, and Cisco.
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On December 4, 2025, Snap's board approved increasing its size from eleven to twelve members and appointed Matthew McRae to the new vacancy.
McRae will serve until the next annual stockholder meeting, a written consent action in lieu of a meeting, or his death, resignation, or removal.
He has no family relationships with Snap directors/officers and no material interest in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).
McRae will be compensated under Snap's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy and has not been assigned to any board committees.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits