Company: DMRC
Filing Date: 2025-03-25
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001437749-25-009135
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Company: Digimarc CORP
Filing Date: 2025-03-25
Form: DEF 14A
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 independence and has discussed with KPMG LLP its independence from Digimarc. |

| 4. | Based on the review and discussion referred to in paragraphs (1) through (3) above, the Audit Committee recommended to Digimarc’s Board, and the Board approved, the inclusion of the audited financial statements in Digimarc’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, for filing with the SEC. |

As described under the heading “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Proposal No. 2),” the Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP as Digimarc’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025, and is seeking ratification of the appointment at the Annual Meeting.

| Submitted by the Audit Committee |
| of the Board of Directors:       |
| Dana Mcilwain, Chair             |
| Sheila Cheston                   |
| Sandeep Dadlani                  |
| Katie Kool                       |

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RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

(Proposal No. 2 on your proxy card)</div>

Appointment of KPMG LLP

The Audit Committee of the Board has appointed KPMG LLP as Digimarc’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit our financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting for the year ending December 31, 2025. Although ratification by our shareholders is not required by law, the Board has determined that it is desirable to request ratification of this appointment by the shareholders. Notwithstanding the appointment, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may appoint a new independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee believes that such a change would be in the best interests of Digimarc and its shareholders.

If the shareholders do not ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm, the Audit Committee will reconsider the appointment. A representative of KPMG LLP is expected to be present at the Annual Meeting and will be available to respond to appropriate questions from shareholders and to make a statement if they desire to do so.

Audit and Other Fees Paid to KPMG LLP

The following table presents aggregate fees billed for audit and other professional services rendered by KPMG LLP for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024.

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