Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the final results of the 2026 Annual Stockholders' Meeting of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, held on May 28, 2026. The filing was submitted on June 3, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Three proposals were submitted to stockholders, all of which were approved:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Directors): All eight nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Notable vote counts included:
- Adam S. Gordon: 37,831,512 For; 41,500 Against.
- Janice L. Meyer: 37,840,005 For; 46,541 Against.
- Jerome I. Kransdorf: 34,878,570 For; 3,007,263 Against (highest "Against" vote).
- David B. Pittaway: 35,446,281 For; 2,437,355 Against.
- Proposal 2 (Ratification of Auditors): Stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Votes: 43,129,227 For; 466,633 Against.
- Proposal 3 (Say-on-Pay): Stockholders approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. Votes: 37,666,375 For; 211,834 Against.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific terms of the newly elected directors' tenure (expiring at the 2027 annual meeting).
- Review the "Against" vote percentages for directors Jerome I. Kransdorf and David B. Pittaway to assess potential shareholder dissent.
- Confirm the engagement letter details with KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2026.
- Check subsequent filings for any changes in executive compensation following the advisory vote.