Yext, Inc.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 2, 2026, Yext, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yext”) issued a press release announcing that Michael Walrath, its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, has withdrawn his previously announced non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company not already owned by him at a price of $9.00 per share in cash. The press release also announced the Company’s intention to repurchase $150 million of its common stock through a self-tender offer.

Mr. Walrath also issued a letter to the Company’s employees.

Copies of the press release and the employee letter are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.