Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the annual meeting of stockholders held by A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. on May 20, 2026. The company is incorporated in Delaware and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AKA. The filing details the voting results for director elections and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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 outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
A total of 10,557,266 shares (97.58% of entitled shares) were represented at the meeting. The following matters were approved:
- Director Elections: Three nominees were elected to the Board of Directors for terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting:
- Wesley Bryett: 9,893,790 For; 34,816 Withheld; 628,660 Broker Non-Votes.
- Sourav Ghosh: 9,887,816 For; 40,790 Withheld; 628,660 Broker Non-Votes.
- Kelly Thompson: 9,888,259 For; 40,347 Withheld; 628,660 Broker Non-Votes.
- Auditor Ratification: The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified.
- For: 10,550,284
- Against: 6,920
- Abstain: 62
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the disclosure of voting results.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the high attendance rate of 97.58% and the significant number of broker non-votes (628,660) for director elections.
- Confirm the re-election of the current board slate (Bryett, Ghosh, Thompson) for the 2026-2029 term.
- Note the overwhelming support for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the auditor for fiscal year 2026.
- Check subsequent filings for the company's financial performance, as this 8-K contains no financial data.