A maker of infrastructure engineering software, Bentley Systems builds the tools used to design, build, and operate roads, bridges, water systems, power grids, and other public works, with products like MicroStation and the iTwin Platform for digital twins, plus subsurface specialist Seequent. The company was founded in 1984 by brothers Keith and Barry Bentley, who began by writing software that let engineers do CAD work on cheap desktop terminals instead of costly mainframes. Fun fact: the name comes from the Bentley brothers themselves—Keith, Barry, and several siblings all worked at the company.
Bentley Systems holds 2026 annual meeting, elects directors, and declares $0.07 Q2 dividend
At the May 21, 2026 annual meeting, all eight director nominees were elected, with votes for ranging from 485.9 million (Kirk B. Griswold) to 514.6 million (Nicholas H. Cumins).
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Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, named executive officer compensation (532.0 million for, 18.7 million against, 1.6 million abstentions).
The appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026 was ratified (557.4 million for, 7.1 million against, 0.5 million abstentions).
On May 22, 2026, the Board declared a $0.07 per share cash dividend for Q2 2026, payable June 11, 2026 to holders of record as of June 2, 2026.
Class A stockholders had 29 votes per share and Class B had one vote per share; all matters were voted on as a single class.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Bentley Systems enters $550M term loan amendment to credit agreement
The term loan matures on October 18, 2029, with a springing maturity 91 days before the maturity of outstanding convertible debt, subject to liquidity requirements.
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Bentley Systems entered a First Amendment to its Credit Agreement on April 23, 2026, adding a $550 million senior secured term loan.
The loan bears interest at Alternate Base Rate or Term SOFR plus a margin based on the company's Net Leverage Ratio, with no prepayment premiums.
Quarterly amortization of 1.25% of the initial principal begins June 30, 2027.
The amendment involves PNC Bank as administrative agent and subsidiary loan parties.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Bentley Systems declares $0.07 Q4 dividend and extends stock repurchase program by $500M
On November 21, 2025, Bentley Systems' Board declared a $0.07 per share cash dividend for Q4 2025, payable December 11, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 4, 2025.
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The Board approved an extension of the BSY Stock Repurchase Program, authorizing up to $500 million in repurchases of Class B common stock and/or convertible senior notes from November 21, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
The new repurchase authorization supersedes the prior authorization, which was set to expire on June 30, 2026.
Repurchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions, funded from working capital and operating cash flow, with timing and amounts at the Company's discretion.
The announcement was made via a press release dated November 21, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Bentley Systems elects Physical Settlement for its 0.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, effective October 15, 2025.
The new settlement method is 'Physical Settlement,' meaning conversions on and after October 15, 2025 will be settled by delivering shares of Bentley's Class B common stock.
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On October 14, 2025, Bentley Systems notified the Trustee, Conversion Agent, and Holders of its election to change the Default Settlement Method for conversions of its 0.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.
The change is made under the Indenture dated January 26, 2021, with Wilmington Trust, National Association as Trustee.
The report was filed under Item 8.01 (Other Events) as it is not a required disclosure but is considered material information for noteholders.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits