lululemon agrees to cooperation deal with Chip Wilson, adds two board directors
lululemon entered into a Cooperation Agreement dated May 26, 2026, with founder Dennis J. "Chip" Wilson, who owns approximately 8.7% of its common stock. Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer will join the board after the 2026 annual meeting, another apparel-focused director is to be appointed by October 1, 2026, and the company will recommend a vote for Wilson's proposal to declassify the board.
Key points
- Cooperation Agreement dated May 26, 2026, with Chip Wilson, who owns approximately 8.7% of outstanding common stock
- Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer to join the board effective after the 2026 annual meeting; an additional independent apparel director to be appointed by October 1, 2026
- Company will recommend a vote for Wilson's board declassification proposal at the 2026 annual meeting, with full declassification sought at the 2027 meeting, effective for the 2028 meeting
- Wilson agreed to standstill and non-disparagement provisions for approximately 18 months, until 30 days before the 2028 nomination deadline
The filing
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