278 material Form 8-K filings that 243 companies we cover made with the SEC in May 2024, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Chefs' Warehouse amended its March 1, 2024 Cooperation Agreement with activist investor group Legion Partners on May 31, 2024. The amendment makes the board's commitments on director nominations and board size subject to its fiduciary duties, and would free the Legion group to seek election of its nominees if the board declines to act on them.
Amendment dated May 31, 2024 to the Cooperation Agreement dated March 1, 2024
Board's support for Richard N. Peretz and Wendy M. Weinstein as directors is now subject to its fiduciary duties
If the board declines required actions, Legion group may seek director election, solicit proxies and end voting, standstill and non-disparagement obligations
e.l.f. Beauty's compensation committee adopted an Equity Award Retirement Policy on May 28, 2024, effective June 1, 2024, governing how certain restricted and performance stock units are treated when eligible employees retire. The policy is an administrative change to equity compensation terms that affects future grants rather than current financial results.
Policy adopted by the compensation committee on May 28, 2024, effective June 1, 2024
Applies to RSUs and PSUs granted on or after June 1, 2024 to Retirement Eligible Employees
Retirement Eligible Employees generally must be at least age 55, with five years of service and a combined age and service total of at least 65
Retirement generally requires written notice at least 3 months in advance and a general release of claims
At its May 29, 2024 annual meeting, SEI shareholders approved the 2024 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, which took effect on approval, and elected three directors. The same day, the board declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.46 per share, and the company disclosed its Executive Severance and Change of Control Plan, which sets cash and equity payments for executives whose employment ends under specified conditions.
Shareholders approved the 2024 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan with 84,926,107 votes for and 18,392,780 against
Semi-annual dividend of $0.46 per share: record date June 10, 2024, payment date June 18, 2024
Severance plan provides a cash payment of 1.5 times the sum of annual base salary and target bonus, plus pro-rata target bonus, on a qualifying termination during a change of control period
Advisory say-on-pay vote approved by 61.8% of votes cast; KPMG LLP ratified as 2024 auditor with 99.5% of votes cast
At its May 22, 2024 annual meeting, United Airlines Holdings stockholders approved the Second Amendment to the 2021 Incentive Compensation Plan, which raises the maximum number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan by 2,700,000. Stockholders also re-elected all 11 board nominees and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, which matters to shareholders because the plan increase allows more equity to be issued to employees and directors.
Plan Amendment increases authorized shares under the 2021 Plan by 2,700,000, approved at the May 22, 2024 annual meeting
Plan approval received 202,700,294 votes for and 8,294,331 against, with 56,357,231 broker non-votes
All 11 director nominees were elected, including Captain Anne Worster (ALPA) and Richard Johnsen (IAM) through class preferred stock rights
Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with 263,053,397 votes for
MaxLinear's board adopted a 2024 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan on May 22, 2024, reserving 4,000,000 shares of common stock for equity awards. The plan was adopted without stockholder approval under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4) and may only be used to attract individuals not previously employed by or serving as directors of the company.
Board adopted the plan on May 22, 2024, reserving 4,000,000 common shares for awards
Plan adopted without stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Awards limited to new employees as an inducement to join the company
Plan terms are substantially similar to the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan; full plan filed as Exhibit 10.1
At its May 22, 2024 annual meeting, Howmet Aerospace shareholders approved an amended and restated stock incentive plan that extends the plan's term 10 years, to expire May 22, 2034. All 10 director nominees were elected to one-year terms, and the shareholder proposal on golden parachute votes was not approved.
Amended Stock Incentive Plan approved with 351,442,085 votes for and 9,962,240 against, extending its term to May 22, 2034
All 10 director nominees elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2025 annual meeting
Advisory say-on-pay vote approved with 353,928,748 votes for and 6,825,263 against
Shareholder golden parachute proposal not approved: 16,933,259 for and 344,673,034 against
At its Annual General Meeting on May 23, 2024, Invesco shareholders elected all eleven board nominees and approved an amendment and restatement of the 2016 Global Equity Incentive Plan to increase the shares available under it. Shareholders did not approve a proposal to vote on excessive golden parachutes. The plan will have 21.2 million shares available for issuance as of July 1, 2024.
All eleven director nominees were elected; Sarah E. Beshar received 337,294,271 votes for and 7,271,582 against.
Shareholders approved the 2016 plan amendment with 278,814,998 votes for and 65,658,308 against, leaving 21.2 million shares available from July 1, 2024.
Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation with 291,291,915 votes for and 53,106,954 against.
The golden parachute proposal failed, with 118,040,462 votes for and 226,279,393 against.
At its May 23, 2024 Annual Meeting, Apple Hospitality REIT shareholders approved a new 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan reserving 7,250,000 common shares, re-elected all nine director nominees, and ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for 2024. The Board also extended the share repurchase program until July 2025, permitting repurchases of up to $335.4 million of common shares.
Shareholders approved the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, reserving 7,250,000 common shares for issuance; 198,642,262 votes for versus 6,672,485 against.
All nine directors were elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting, with CEO Justin G. Knight among the nominees.
The Board extended the share repurchase program until July 2025, allowing up to $335.4 million in common share buybacks; the filing says there is no assurance any purchases will be made.
At its May 22, 2024 annual meeting, Steven Madden stockholders approved an increase to 19,000,000 shares authorized under the 2019 Incentive Compensation Plan and an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation that allows exculpation of certain officers. All eleven director nominees were elected, and the amended charter took effect upon filing on May 23, 2024.
Plan now authorizes up to 19,000,000 shares of common stock for awards, per the amended plan.
Certificate Amendment allows exculpation of certain officers and includes minor, non-substantive revisions; effective May 23, 2024.
Non-binding say-on-pay vote: 64,418,486 for, 4,265,971 against, 413,325 abstentions.
Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2024 with 70,262,654 votes for.
At its May 23, 2024 annual meeting, American Financial Group shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan, which lets the company and its board grant equity awards to executive officers and other employees. Shareholders also elected all 11 director nominees, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2024, and approved the executive pay advisory vote.
Shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan: 72,775,979 for, 2,076,045 against, 112,989 abstentions.
All 11 director nominees were elected; William W. Verity received the fewest votes for, at 63,324,667 for and 11,640,346 withheld.
Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2024: 75,889,714 for, 1,831,782 against.
Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation passed with 71,269,604 for and 3,619,789 against.
At its May 23, 2024 annual meeting, Agree Realty stockholders approved the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which allows awards of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock to employees, directors and consultants. All four director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, and the stockholders also ratified Grant Thornton LLP as auditor for 2024 and approved executive compensation on a non-binding basis.
The 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan covers up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock and permits options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights and performance awards.
Richard Agree received 75,800,486 votes for and 8,097,592 withheld; Linglong He received 83,210,400 votes for and 687,678 withheld.
Grant Thornton LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for 2024, with 88,220,062 votes for and 1,078,799 against.
Non-binding approval of executive compensation received 78,056,339 votes for and 5,701,138 against.
At its May 17, 2024 annual meeting, Corcept's stockholders approved the 2024 Incentive Award Plan, which replaces the 2012 Plan. The filing also reports the election of nine directors, the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2024, and an advisory approval of executive compensation. The new plan sets the share pool for equity awards going forward.
The 2024 Plan reserves 8,000,000 shares, plus 4,073,955 shares available under the 2012 Plan as of May 17, 2024, plus any shares from lapsed 2012 Plan awards.
Plan approval vote: 47,018,093 for, 18,698,799 against, 161,233 abstentions, with 22,496,239 broker non-votes.
All nine director nominees were elected to serve until the 2025 annual meeting.
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with 86,596,528 votes for and 1,707,066 against.
At its May 15, 2024 annual meeting, Kadant's stockholders approved an amendment extending the term of the company's amended and restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan by 10 years, to May 15, 2034. The Board had adopted the amendment subject to stockholder approval, and the filing gives no financial figures for the plan.
Annual meeting held May 15, 2024; stockholders approved the Plan amendment
Plan term extended by 10 years, to May 15, 2034
Full plan details are in the March 27, 2024 definitive proxy statement
At its May 15, 2024 annual meeting, Reliance, Inc. stockholders re-elected all eight board nominees and approved a 5-year extension of the Second Amended and Restated 2015 Incentive Award Plan, now running through 2030. Stockholders also approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2024.
Eight directors were elected to serve until the next annual meeting; Douglas W. Stotlar received the most votes against at 4,040,357.
Incentive Award Plan amendment approved: 45,679,584 for, 1,543,015 against, 54,532 abstentions.
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation: 45,486,561 for, 1,742,917 against.
KPMG LLP ratified for fiscal 2024: 50,230,150 for, 624,481 against; 88.67% of shares outstanding were represented.
At its May 13, 2024 annual meeting, Interface, Inc. shareholders approved an amended and restated 2020 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, which authorizes 3,200,000 new shares for issuance, plus shares remaining under the original plan. Shareholders also elected all ten director nominees, approved executive compensation, and ratified BDO USA, P.C. as the independent auditor for 2024. The larger share authorization lets the company grant more equity awards, which would increase the number of shares that can be issued.
Plan approval: 50,808,520 for, 1,570,316 against, 12,056 abstain, 2,181,242 broker non-votes
New shares: 3,200,000 not previously authorized, plus shares available under the original plan; no awards may be granted after the tenth anniversary of May 13, 2024
Individual limit: no participant may receive more than 500,000 shares or 1,000,000 performance units in a calendar year
Executive compensation approved: 49,332,026 for, 3,046,173 against; BDO USA, P.C. ratified: 52,546,486 for, 1,354,322 against
At its May 9, 2024 annual meeting, COPT Defense Properties shareholders approved an amendment raising the shares reserved under its 2017 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan by 3,500,000 to 6,900,000. Shareholders also elected nine trustees, approved executive pay in an advisory vote, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.
Plan amendment approved with 95,887,499 votes for and 5,695,266 against, increasing reserved shares by 3,500,000 to 6,900,000
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation: 98,471,427 for and 3,125,440 against
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm: 98,979,403 for and 5,707,404 against
All nine trustee nominees received more votes for than against, each for a one-year term
At its May 9, 2024 annual meeting, Mueller Industries stockholders approved the 2024 Incentive Plan, which authorizes up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock for equity-based awards, subject to adjustment. All eight director nominees were elected, and the company also disclosed a regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share payable June 21, 2024.
2024 Incentive Plan approved: 96,271,955 for, 4,431,697 against, 115,937 abstain, 5,321,927 broker non-votes
Plan authorizes up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock for equity-based awards
Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable June 21, 2024 to holders of record June 7, 2024
Ernst & Young LLP approved as independent auditors for fiscal year ending December 28, 2024 (103,777,329 for)
At its May 7, 2024 annual meeting, InvenTrust Properties stockholders approved amendments to the 2015 Incentive Award Plan that add 2,750,000 shares, raising the total authorization to 5,750,000 shares. Stockholders also re-elected all nine director nominees, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for 2024, and approved the advisory say-on-pay vote. The larger share pool allows more equity awards to be granted, which can dilute existing holders.
Amended 2015 Plan adds 2,750,000 shares, bringing the total authorization to 5,750,000 shares
At its May 7, 2024 annual meeting, Oshkosh shareholders approved the 2024 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan, which allows up to 2,600,000 shares of common stock to be issued. They also elected all 10 director nominees and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2024. The filing reports routine annual meeting results with no change in direction for shareholders.
The 2024 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan allows up to 2,600,000 shares of common stock to be issued; the plan vote was 52,192,599 for, 3,271,611 against and 72,854 abstentions
All 10 director nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2025 annual meeting, including Keith J. Allman and David G. Perkins
Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, with 58,807,423 votes for
At its May 7, 2024 annual meeting, YETI stockholders approved the 2024 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, which allows up to 3,500,000 shares of common stock to be granted, and elected Alison Dean and Robert Katz as Class III directors for terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting. Stockholders also approved the company's named executive officer pay in an advisory vote and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2024.
Equity plan: up to 3,500,000 shares authorized; 74,702,470 votes for and 2,129,640 against
Directors: Alison Dean received 40,906,504 votes for and 35,974,600 withheld; Robert Katz received 59,759,631 for and 17,121,473 withheld
Advisory say-on-pay vote: 73,168,944 for and 3,662,784 against
Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified for fiscal year ending December 28, 2024 (78,323,649 for and 2,018,722 against)
At its 2024 Annual Meeting, Ormat Technologies stockholders elected nine directors and approved all five proposals, including an increase in the shares reserved under its incentive compensation plan and a limit on the monetary liability of certain officers. The company filed its amended certificate of incorporation and the updated incentive plan, which took effect upon stockholder approval.
Nine directors were elected to serve until the 2025 annual meeting; David Granot received 43,023,962 votes for and 11,018,822 against, the lowest support among the nominees.
Stockholders approved the Second Amended and Restated 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan by 40,700,111 votes for and 13,336,561 against.
Stockholders approved the advisory say-on-pay vote on named executive officer compensation by 46,240,931 votes for and 7,790,175 against.
Stockholders approved the Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation limiting officer liability, with 48,395,243 votes for and 5,639,460 against.
Illinois Tool Works stockholders re-elected all twelve director nominees and approved the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan at the May 3, 2024 annual meeting. The Board also amended and restated the bylaws, effective immediately, to update stockholder nomination procedures for the universal proxy card rules. A non-binding stockholder proposal on executive termination pay was defeated.
All twelve director nominees were elected; for example, Daniel J. Brutto received 236,894,747 FOR votes and 6,699,323 AGAINST.
The 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan was approved with 230,589,658 FOR and 10,027,188 AGAINST votes, succeeding the 2015 plan.
The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 227,242,321 FOR and 14,783,908 AGAINST votes.
The stockholder proposal on executive termination pay was defeated, with 83,552,384 FOR and 158,296,763 AGAINST votes.
At its May 7, 2024 annual meeting, SkyWest shareholders approved an amended and restated 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan that adds 1,298,000 shares to the existing share reserve, and they elected all seven director nominees. Shareholders also approved executive pay on an advisory basis and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2024, but rejected a shareholder proposal. The filing describes routine annual meeting outcomes that set the equity plan's terms for future awards.
Restated Plan adds 1,298,000 shares to the existing reserve; approved 31,598,502 for and 1,843,544 against
All seven director nominees were elected, with James L. Welch receiving 4,252,304 votes against
Advisory say-on-pay proposal approved with 32,838,259 votes for and 636,985 against
Shareholder proposal not approved: 8,577,141 for and 24,742,806 against
At its May 9, 2024 annual meeting, Tyler Technologies stockholders approved an amended and restated 2018 Stock Incentive Plan that increases the number of shares available for share-based awards by 4.60 million. Stockholders also voted on eight director nominees, an advisory say-on-pay resolution, the auditor ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal 2024, and a shareholder proposal on a simple majority vote.
Amended 2018 Stock Incentive Plan adds 4.60 million shares for share-based compensation awards.
Say-on-pay resolution: 35,591,935 votes for and 1,342,424 against.
Ernst & Young LLP ratification: 36,823,599 votes for and 2,770,908 against.
Simple majority vote proposal: 34,292,449 votes for and 2,651,031 against; the filing does not state the outcome.
Effective May 6, 2024, Laureate Education agreed to buy 2,114,928 common shares from six Snow Phipps Group entities at $14.64 per share, a total of $30,958,422. The shares will be repurchased under the company's existing $100 million share repurchase program, announced February 22, 2024. The filing states that about $36.1 million of authorization will remain after the purchase, so the deal uses a portion of the program's capacity.
Purchase price of $14.64 per share, for an aggregate $30,958,422 across 2,114,928 shares
Shares are repurchased under the $100 million program announced February 22, 2024
About $36.1 million of authorization remains under the program after this purchase
Agreement effective May 6, 2024; filed with the SEC on May 7, 2024
Shareholders approved raising the company's authorized common stock from 30 million to 45 million shares at the May 2, 2024 annual meeting, and the charter amendment took effect on filing. On May 6, 2024, the company also announced a 5-for-1 stock split, paid as four additional shares for each share held, which would increase shares outstanding from about 5.7 million to about 28.5 million.
May 2, 2024: shareholders approved increasing authorized common stock from 30,000,000 to 45,000,000 shares; Articles of Amendment filed with the Texas Secretary of State the same day
5-for-1 split paid as four additional shares per share held; record date June 21, 2024; dividend payable after market close July 12, 2024
Post-split trading begins at market open on July 15, 2024 under the existing symbol USLM
Shareholders also approved the amended and restated 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan and elected five directors, including Timothy W. Byrne
At its May 1, 2024 annual meeting, Urban Edge Properties shareholders elected eight trustees, approved the 2024 Omnibus Share Plan, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal 2024, and approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. The plan approval sets the terms of equity awards the company can grant under the new plan, which affects how shareholder ownership may change over time.
The 2024 Omnibus Share Plan passed with 98,188,770 votes for and 4,628,376 against.
All eight trustees, including Jeffrey S. Olson and Katherine M. Sandstrom, were elected to serve until the 2025 annual meeting.
Sandstrom received 8,471,600 votes against, the most against votes of any nominee.
Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP with 105,627,388 votes for, out of 106,191,629 shares present or represented.
At its April 26, 2024 annual meeting, Zions Bancorporation shareholders re-elected 11 directors to one-year terms, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2024, and approved a 2,800,000-share increase to the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Shareholders also backed 2023 executive pay on an advisory basis and rejected a proposal for a report on politicized de-banking risks.
Shareholders approved adding 2,800,000 authorized shares to the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan; other plan terms are substantially unchanged.
Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2024: 123,233,347 for, 1,965,294 against.
Advisory say-on-pay approved with 99,653,811 votes for and 4,344,541 against.
Proposal for a report on politicized de-banking risks rejected: 1,322,381 for, 101,929,606 against.
UMB Financial Corporation disclosed that underwriters exercised in full a 30-day option to buy an additional 420,000 shares of common stock on April 30, 2024, following an April 28, 2024 offering. The company entered into an additional forward sale agreement with Bank of America, N.A. covering the same 420,000 shares, on terms essentially similar to the original forward sale agreement. The filing describes the share sale mechanics and does not report financial results or a change in guidance.
Underwriters exercised in full their option to buy 420,000 additional shares of common stock on April 30, 2024.
Original deal on April 28, 2024 covered 2,800,000 shares offered by BofA Securities, plus a forward sale agreement for 2,800,000 shares.
Additional Forward Sale Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. dated April 30, 2024 covers 420,000 shares.
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