Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. current report, 06 June 2023

Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. — Form 8-K Summary

Business context and reporting period

Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. filed a Form 8-K dated June 6, 2023, reporting the results of its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on that date. The report was signed and filed on June 9, 2023.

Annual meeting results

ProposalResultVote details
Election of Class II directorsAll three nominees elected to terms expiring at the 2026 annual meetingEric Grossberg: 528,061,718 for; Attica A. Jaques: 527,706,097 for; Gavin M. Turner: 529,361,362 for
Ratification of independent auditorBDO USA, LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023532,717,090 for; 27,899 against; 25,181 abstained; no broker non-votes

Class A and Class B common stock carry one vote per share, while Class C common stock carries ten votes per share. All classes voted together as a single class on the matters presented.

Financial metrics and material changes

The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, operating results, or other financial metrics. It also does not report material changes versus a prior comparable period.

Guidance, outlook, risks, and unusual items

The filing contains no management guidance, operating outlook, new risk disclosures, contingencies, or unusual financial items. The proposals are described in more detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 25, 2023.

Key facts for investors to verify

  • Confirm the election and three-year terms of Eric Grossberg, Attica A. Jaques, and Gavin M. Turner.
  • Confirm BDO USA, LLP’s appointment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
  • Review the April 25, 2023 Definitive Proxy Statement for proposal details, director information, and voting structure.
  • Consider the effect of the ten-votes-per-share Class C common stock on voting control.