AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF)

Chefs' Warehouse amends cooperation agreement with Legion Partners investor group

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 shareholder Written later

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.

Key points

  • 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

The filing

CompanyChefs' Warehouse (CHEF)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 31, 2024, 5:24 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-24-067304

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement

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