Papa John's Sets May 15th Shareholder Meeting
Ticker: PZZA · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 6, 2024 · CIK: 901491
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Papa Johns International Inc (PZZA) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | May 6, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: shareholder-meeting, corporate-governance, board-of-directors, auditor-ratification
Related Tickers: PZZA
TL;DR
PJ's shareholder meeting May 15th to vote on directors & auditors.
AI Summary
On May 2, 2024, Papa John's International, Inc. announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will be held on May 15, 2024. The primary purpose of the meeting is for stockholders to vote on the election of two Class II directors, Mr. Anthony W. Douglas and Mr. Christopher J. Tomasso, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Additionally, stockholders will vote on the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024.
Why It Matters
This filing informs shareholders about the upcoming annual meeting where key decisions regarding board composition and auditor ratification will be made, impacting corporate governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine procedural announcement regarding an upcoming shareholder meeting and does not contain new financial or operational risks.
Key Players & Entities
- Papa John's International, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- May 15, 2024 (date) — Annual Meeting Date
- May 2, 2024 (date) — Report Date
- Mr. Anthony W. Douglas (person) — Director Nominee
- Mr. Christopher J. Tomasso (person) — Director Nominee
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (company) — Independent Auditor
- December 29, 2024 (date) — Fiscal Year End for Auditor Ratification
FAQ
When is the Papa John's International, Inc. annual meeting of stockholders scheduled to take place?
The annual meeting of stockholders is scheduled to take place on May 15, 2024.
Who are the Class II directors nominated for election at the meeting?
The Class II directors nominated for election are Mr. Anthony W. Douglas and Mr. Christopher J. Tomasso.
Until when will the elected Class II directors serve?
The elected Class II directors will serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
What is the purpose of ratifying the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP?
The purpose is to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024.
What is the exact date of the report filed with the SEC?
The exact date of the report is May 2, 2024.
Filing Stats: 641 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.1 · Accepted 2024-05-06 17:07:14
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — nge on which registered: Common stock, $0.01 par value PZZA The NASDAQ Stock Market
Filing Documents
- pzza-20240502.htm (8-K) — 38KB
- 0001628280-24-020709.txt ( ) — 158KB
- pzza-20240502.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- pzza-20240502_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- pzza-20240502_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- pzza-20240502_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on May 2, 2024. Matters submitted to stockholders at the meeting and the voting results thereof were as follows: Election of Directors. The stockholders of the Company elected each of the director nominees proposed by the Company's Board of Directors to serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: DIRECTOR FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES Christopher L. Coleman 27,515,674 2,184,590 10,108 1,480,311 John W. Garratt 29,655,387 43,812 11,173 1,480,311 Stephen L. Gibbs 29,656,982 41,975 11,415 1,480,311 Laurette T. Koellner 27,571,377 2,130,233 8,762 1,480,311 Jocelyn C. Mangan 29,606,614 89,585 14,173 1,480,311 Sonya E. Medina 29,599,873 97,926 12,573 1,480,311 John C. Miller 29,653,600 47,164 9,608 1,480,311 Anthony M. Sanfilippo 29,524,438 176,106 9,828 1,480,311 Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Independent Auditors. The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent auditors for 2024. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 31,143,543 39,966 7,174 -- Advisory Approval of the Company's Executive Compensation. The stockholders of the Company approved a resolution on advisory approval of executive compensation. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 29,522,899 153,190 34,283 1,480,311 Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pork Housing Disclosure. The resolution presented by the Humane Society of the United States was not approved by the stockholders of the Company. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 8,941,768 20,490,898 277,706 1,480,311
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Registrant) Date: May 6, 2024 /s/ Caroline Miller Oyler Caroline Miller Oyler Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Corporate Secretary