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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Ulta Beauty (ULTA)

Ulta Beauty stockholders approve 2026 incentive plan and charter amendments at annual meeting

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 shareholder Written later

At its June 9, 2026 annual meeting, Ulta Beauty stockholders elected all 10 director nominees, approved a new 2026 Incentive Award Plan, and approved amendments to the certificate of incorporation covering officer exculpation and exclusive forum provisions. The plan authorizes up to 5,001,201 shares, including 3,500,000 newly authorized shares, which shareholders should weigh as potential dilution. Most proposals passed with strong support, while the executive compensation advisory vote drew 22.02% against.

Key points

  • The 2026 Plan authorizes up to 5,001,201 shares: 3,500,000 new shares plus 1,501,201 remaining under the Prior Plan as of April 13, 2026.
  • Executive compensation advisory vote: 77.83% for, 22.02% against.
  • Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026, ending January 30, 2027, with 88.08% for.
  • Lorna E. Nagler and Gisel Ruiz received the lowest director support at 94.21% and 94.62% for, respectively.

The filing

CompanyUlta Beauty (ULTA)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 9, 2026, 5:01 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-071896

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change5.03 Bylaw / Charter Amendment5.07 Shareholder Vote Results

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:10 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 09, 2026.

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