Certara, Inc.
For the period ended May 14, 2026. Filed Apr 3, 2026.
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May 14, 2026 · Filed Apr 3, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Dear Certara Stockholders,
| | On behalf of the Board of Directors and management of Certara, Inc., I am pleased to invite you to attend our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This year’s meeting will be conducted virtually, allowing you to attend, vote your shares, and submit questions from any location with internet access. You may join the live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CERT2026. To participate, you will need the 16-digit control number provided in your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or on your proxy card if you elected to receive printed materials. The accompanying Notice and Proxy Statement describe the matters that will be presented for a vote at the meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the virtual meeting, your vote is important. As in prior years, we offer several convenient ways to vote — by telephone, online, by mail, or during the meeting itself. 2026 marks a year of an important leadership transition for Certara. Effective January 1, 2026, I succeeded William Feehery as Chief Executive Officer. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Bill for his leadership and many contributions to Certara. | | | JON RESNICK Chief Executive Officer | |
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Thank you for your continued support of Certara.
Sincerely,
Chief Executive Officer
April 3, 2026
4 Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 350, Radnor, PA 19087
PROXY STATEMENT
NOTICE OF 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Summary:
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| | Meeting Date May 14, 2026 | | | Time 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time | | | Webcast www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CERT2026 | |
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Certara, Inc. will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Stockholders may attend the meeting virtually, vote electronically, and submit questions by visitingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CERT2026. You will need the 16-digit control number included in your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or your proxy card to access the meeting. Online check-in will begin at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time. For additional information on how to participate, please refer to the section titled “2026 Annual Meeting Information.”
At the meeting, stockholders will consider and vote on the following proposals:
| | 1. | | | Election of the following Class III directors: Arjun Bedi, Stephen McLean, and Jon Resnick. | |
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| | 2. | | | Ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP (“RSM”) as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. | |
| | 3. | | | Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers for the most recently completed fiscal year. | |
This Proxy Statement and the accompanying proxy card are being made available on or about April 3, 2026. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on March 20, 2026 are entitled to vote at the meeting. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting will be available for inspection for at least 10 days prior to the meeting by contacting ir@certara.com.
If your shares were held in “street name” on March 20, 2026, you are considered the beneficial owner of those shares, with the right to direct your broker, bank or other nominee how to vote your shares. You will receive instructions from your broker, bank, or other nominee explaining how to vote your shares.
Whether or not you plan to attend the virtual meeting, we encourage you to vote in advance — online, by telephone, or by returning your completed proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Corcoran
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and
Secretary
Radnor, PA
April 3, 2026
4 Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 350, Radnor, PA 19087
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