WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
23 Apr, 2026Executive summary
The annual meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026, via virtual webcast, with a record date of April 10, 2026.
Stockholders will vote on director elections, executive compensation (say-on-pay), and auditor ratification.
The Board recommends voting for all proposals and emphasizes the importance of stockholder participation.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Proposals include electing three Class II directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor.
Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.
Stockholders can submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 23, 2026, and director nominations between February 3 and March 5, 2027.
Board of directors and corporate governance
The Board consists of nine directors divided into three classes, with staggered three-year terms.
Three nominees for Class II director are Namsun Kim, Jun Masuda, and Isabelle Winkles.
Board includes representatives from major shareholders NAVER and LY Corporation, as well as three independent directors.
NAVER holds 59.67% of voting power, qualifying the company as a "controlled company" under Nasdaq rules and allowing certain governance exemptions.
Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with defined responsibilities and charters.
The Board conducts annual assessments of its leadership structure and risk oversight.
Latest events from WEBTOON Entertainment
- Q2 2026 revenue fell 2.8% YoY, but AI, gaming, and IP investments support future growth.WBTN
Q2 2026 - All proposals passed, directors elected, and auditor ratified with no shareholder questions.WBTN
AGM 2026 - Double-digit revenue growth targeted by 2026, fueled by AI, Disney, and global expansion.WBTN
2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference - Global creator platform targets double-digit growth by 2026, fueled by paid content and major partnerships.WBTN
J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference - Net loss narrowed and Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled as revenue stabilized and liquidity improved.WBTN
Q1 2026 - Virtual annual meeting to vote on directors, pay, and auditor, all board-recommended.WBTN
Proxy filing - Global creator-driven platform targets double-digit growth with AI, partnerships, and IP adaptations.WBTN
Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 - 2025 revenue up 3.9% constant currency; net loss deepened on impairments; cash remains strong.WBTN
Q4 2025 - AI-powered content and global creator engagement drive strong growth and monetization.WBTN
Raymond James & Associates’ 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference 2025