Gannett Annual Meeting: Virtual Event on June 3rd

Ticker: TDAY · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Apr 24, 2024 · CIK: 1579684

Gannett Co., Inc. DEF 14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyGannett Co., Inc. (TDAY)
Form TypeDEF 14A
Filed DateApr 24, 2024
Risk Levellow
Pages15
Reading Time18 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, governance

Related Tickers: GCI

TL;DR

GCI virtual shareholder meeting June 3rd. Vote online!

AI Summary

Gannett Co., Inc. is holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET as a virtual meeting via live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GCI2024. Stockholders are encouraged to vote their shares prior to the meeting, and the board of directors has consulted with experts to strengthen governance efforts.

Why It Matters

This filing outlines the agenda and procedures for Gannett's annual shareholder meeting, where key governance decisions are made and voted upon by stockholders.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a standard annual proxy statement detailing meeting logistics and governance proposals.

Key Players & Entities

  • Gannett Co., Inc. (company) — Registrant
  • June 3, 2024 (date) — Annual Meeting Date
  • 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (time) — Annual Meeting Time
  • www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GCI2024 (url) — Virtual Meeting Link

FAQ

When and where will the Gannett Co., Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders be held?

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, conducted as a virtual meeting by means of a live webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GCI2024.

Can stockholders attend the Gannett meeting in person?

No, there will not be a physical meeting location and stockholders will not be able to attend the annual meeting in person.

How can stockholders vote their shares?

Stockholders are encouraged to vote their shares prior to the meeting, and can also participate in the virtual annual meeting, vote their shares, and submit questions during the meeting via the internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GCI2024.

What is the purpose of this filing?

This filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) filed by Gannett Co., Inc. to provide information to stockholders regarding the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

What is the board of directors' stance on governance?

The board of directors has decided to continue its efforts to strengthen its approach to governance, after consulting with outside experts and advisors.

Filing Stats: 4,619 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 13.2 · Accepted 2024-04-24 08:04:06

Filing Documents

From the Filing

gci-20240422 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement o Definitive Additional Materials o Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 Gannett Co., Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): x No fee required. o Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. o Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. 1 Table of Contents April 24, 2024 Dear Fellow Stockholders: We are pleased to invite you to our Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time . The annual meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting of stockholders by means of a live webcast . We believe that hosting a virtual meeting will enable greater stockholder participation from any location. You will be able to participate in the virtual annual meeting, vote your shares and submit questions during the annual meeting via the internet by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GCI2024. There will not be a physical meeting location and you will not be able to attend the annual meeting in person . As always, we encourage you to vote your shares prior to the meeting. The matters to be considered by our stockholders at the annual meeting are described in detail in the accompanying materials. After consulting with outside experts and advisors, our board of directors decided to continue its efforts to strengthen our approach to governance and is again proposing several changes to our bylaws and certificate of incorporation to remove certain supermajority voting provisions, enhance stockholder rights and increase our board of director's accountability. Implementation of these provisions requires the approval of holders of 80% of our common stock, and every vote matters. Your vote is important. Whether or not you expect to participate in the annual meeting, please complete the proxy electronically or by phone as described on your proxy card and under "How do I vote?" in this proxy statement, or please complete, date, sign and promptly return the proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope so that your shares may be represented at the annual meeting. Returning or completing the proxy does not deprive you of your right to participate in the annual meeting and to vote your shares. Please note that you must follow these instructions in order to participate in and be able to vote at the annual meeting : All stockholders as of the close of business on April 9, 2024, the record date, may vote and ask questions at the annual meeting by accessing www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/GCI2024 and entering the 16-digit unique control number found on the proxy card or voting instruction form included with the proxy materials. In addition, any stockholder may also be represented by another person at the annual meeting by executing a proper proxy designating that person as the proxy with power to vote your shares on your behalf. We encourage you to vote using the internet, as it is the most cost-effective way to vote. Even if you have voted by internet, telephone or proxy card, you may still vote via the internet if you participate in the virtual annual meeting. For assistance in voting your shares, please contact our proxy solicitor MacKenzie Partners, Inc., toll-free at (800) 322-2885, collect at (212) 929-5500 or at proxy@mackenziepartners.com, or our Investor Relations department at investors@gannett.com or (703) 854-3000. If you are not the holder of record and own your shares through a brokerage firm, bank, broker-dealer, nominee, custodian or fiduciary, we encourage you to follow the instructions provided by your broker, nominee, custodian, or fiduciary (each, a "broker") about how to vote. Unless you provide your broker with voting instructions, your broker is not required to represent you at the annual meeting and even if they do, they cannot vote your shares on any proposal except the ratification of our auditors. Sincerely, Michael E. Reed Chairman of the Board of Directors 2 Table of Contents NOTICE OF THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF GANNETT CO., INC. WHEN: Monday, June 3, 2024 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time The principal business of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), as described in the accompanying proxy materials will be: (1) Election of nine director nominees to serve until the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective succes

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