A maker of rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and printers, RFID tags, and workflow software used by retailers, warehouse crews, manufacturers, and hospital staff to track goods and people. It started in 1969 as Data Specialties making tape-punching machines, then rebranded as Zebra in 1986 after launching a barcode printer — because the black-and-white stripes of a barcode reminded founders of a zebra. In 2014 it absorbed Motorola Solutions' enterprise business, and in 2025 bought Elo kiosks and Photoneo 3D vision.
Zebra Technologies shareholders approve 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan at annual meeting
Four Class III directors were elected to three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting: William J. Burns, Linda M. Connly, Anders Gustafsson, and Janice M. Roberts.
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At the May 19, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, authorizing 2,430,000 shares for grants.
The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation passed with 37,250,605 votes for and 2,694,957 against.
The 2026 LTIP received 38,887,185 votes for and 1,073,711 against.
Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 with 39,627,804 votes for.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Zebra appoints Melissa Luff Loizides as Chief People Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026
Jeffrey Schmitz will step down as Chief People Officer effective Dec. 31, 2025, and continue as Senior Vice President until retirement in Q2 2026.
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Melissa Luff Loizides, currently Vice President of Global Talent, will become Chief People Officer on Jan. 1, 2026.
Schmitz will lead the integration of the Elo acquisition through Q2 2026 before retiring.
Luff Loizides joined Zebra in 2014 via the Motorola Solutions Enterprise Business acquisition and has held various People Team leadership roles.
The company issued a press release on Nov. 24, 2025, announcing the transition.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Zebra Technologies adopts majority voting standard for uncontested director elections
On October 30, 2025, Zebra Technologies' Board of Directors adopted amended and restated by-laws, effective immediately.
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The amendment revises Section 2.11 to require that in uncontested director elections, a nominee must receive more 'for' votes than 'against' votes to be elected (majority vote standard).
The amended by-laws are filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the 8-K, dated October 30, 2025.
The report was filed under Item 5.03 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
The filing was signed by Cristen Kogl, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, on November 5, 2025.
5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits