AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dolby (DLB)

Dolby Laboratories adopts 2026 executive bonus plan; CEO target set at 100% of salary

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 shareholder Written later

On November 11, 2025, Dolby's Compensation Committee adopted the 2026 Dolby Executive Bonus Plan for fiscal 2026 and set target bonuses for named executive officers. Payouts depend on non-GAAP operating income and revenue goals, with total funding capped at 150% of target, so the plan ties executive pay to company performance.

Key points

  • Adopted November 11, 2025; covers fiscal 2026 and is filed as Exhibit 99.1
  • CEO Kevin Yeaman's target bonus is 100% of his base salary
  • Other named executive officers have target bonuses of 65% of base salary
  • Total plan funding is capped at 150% of target funding

The filing

CompanyDolby (DLB)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 14, 2025, 4:30 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-25-283128

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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