Burlington Stores, Inc. current report, 22 May 2019

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Burlington Stores, Inc. on May 22, 2019. The filing details the voting results for three key proposals submitted to security holders.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data. The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.

Material Changes

There are no material financial changes reported in this document. The primary event is the successful ratification of corporate governance matters by the stockholders.

Outlook, Risks, and Voting Results

The Company reported that 62,336,483 shares were voted, representing approximately 93.85% of eligible shares, constituting a quorum. All three proposals were approved:

  • Election of Directors: John J. Mahoney, Laura J. Sen, and Paul J. Sullivan were elected to serve three-year terms. All received majority support with minimal votes against.
  • Ratification of Auditors: Stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered certified public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2020.
  • Executive Compensation: The advisory vote regarding the compensation of named executive officers was approved.

For detailed descriptions of the proposals, investors are referred to the Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 5, 2019.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the full text of the Definitive Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A) filed on April 5, 2019, for detailed director biographies and compensation specifics.
  • Confirm the fiscal year end date of February 1, 2020, for future financial reporting cycles.
  • Note that this 8-K contains no financial results; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for financial metrics.