Juniper Networks Expands Equity Incentive Plan

Juniper Networks Inc . (NYSE:JNPR), currently trading at $35.95 with a market capitalization of $12 billion, announced today the stockholder approval of an amendment and restatement of its 2015 Equity Incentive Plan, increasing the number of shares reserved for issuance by 9 million. According to InvestingPro data, the company has maintained consistent dividend payments for 12 consecutive years, demonstrating strong shareholder commitment. This decision comes following the company’s Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, where several key proposals were voted upon, including the election of directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

The amendment to the Equity Incentive Plan was initially approved by Juniper’s Board of Directors on February 12, 2025, subject to the stockholder approval which has now been obtained. The plan’s expansion is detailed in the company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 16, 2025, and is incorporated by reference into the recent 8-K filing.

At the Annual Meeting, stockholders also voted on proposals regarding the election of ten directors, with all nominated directors receiving a majority of votes in favor. Additionally, the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the upcoming fiscal year was ratified with an overwhelming majority.

A non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, as well as the amendment and restatement of the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. A stockholder proposal requesting the company to reform the election of its directors to list more candidates than the number of directors to be elected to the Board was not passed.

The detailed voting results for each proposal are available in the 8-K filing, which also includes the Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan as an exhibit. This filing, which provides the formal record of the Annual Meeting outcomes, is based on a press release statement from Juniper Networks, Inc. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis through its Pro Research Report, one of 1,400+ detailed company analyses available to subscribers.

In other recent news, Juniper Networks has announced an extended partnership with ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) to enhance network service automation for enterprises and Managed Service Providers. This collaboration integrates Juniper’s networking platform, Mist, with ServiceNow’s Telecom (BCBA:TECO2m) Service Management, Inventory, and Sales & Order Management solutions. The integration aims to deliver substantial efficiencies and cost savings by combining end-to-end network and service automation with AI-native, cloud-native, and fully API-driven solutions. Deutsche Telekom (OTC:DTEGY) has already implemented the solution’s Provisioning & Deployment capabilities, reportedly accelerating proactive operations for customers. This integration is said to provide a unique selling proposition among managed service providers by extending Juniper Mist AI and automation across the entire network operations lifecycle. ServiceNow has modernized its network infrastructure using Juniper Mist, achieving significant reductions in network costs and wireless issues, along with faster network deployment. The partnership is designed to enhance network deployment efficiencies, reduce network disruptions, and optimize operational costs. Juniper has been a registered Build partner with ServiceNow since 2023, and the combined solution is now available in the ServiceNow Store.

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