Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) covers events occurring on June 2, 2025, and June 3, 2025. The report details the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 2, 2025, and the declaration of a quarterly dividend announced on June 3, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain operational financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial data provided relates to shareholder distributions:
- Quarterly Dividend: $0.35 per share.
- Record Date: July 15, 2025.
- Payment Date: July 29, 2025.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The filing reports the final voting results for the Annual Meeting. All director nominees were elected, and the selection of the independent auditor was ratified.
Proposal 1: Election of Board of Directors
All 12 nominees received a majority of votes cast. Broker non-votes were 3,010,004 for each nominee.
| Director Nominee | For Votes | Against Votes | Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J. Hirschfeld | 43,634,049 | — | 1,682,987 |
| Dennis H. Nelson | 44,881,503 | — | 435,533 |
| Thomas B. Heacock | 43,464,047 | — | 1,852,989 |
| Kari G. Smith | 41,891,995 | — | 3,425,041 |
| Hank M. Bounds | 44,742,207 | — | 574,829 |
| Bill L. Fairfield | 43,549,319 | — | 1,767,717 |
| Bruce L. Hoberman | 43,192,090 | — | 2,124,946 |
| Michael E. Huss | 44,755,559 | — | 561,477 |
| Shruti S. Joshi | 45,108,400 | — | 208,636 |
| Angie J. Klein | 42,045,336 | — | 3,271,700 |
| John P. Peetz, III | 43,627,785 | — | 1,689,251 |
| Karen B. Rhoads | 39,035,899 | — | 6,281,137 |
| James E. Shada | 43,491,147 | — | 1,825,889 |
Proposal 2: Ratification of Independent Auditor
Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm.
- For: 47,978,656
- Against: 302,952
- Abstain: 45,432
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. The document is strictly a report of corporate governance events and dividend declaration.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date of July 29, 2025, and the record date of July 15, 2025.
- Confirm the dividend amount of $0.35 per share against prior quarters to assess payout consistency.
- Note that Karen B. Rhoads received the highest number of "Withheld" votes (6,281,137) among the director nominees, though she was still elected.
- Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration not included in the 8-K summary.