DraftKings Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

DKNG proxy statement filed, shareholders vote soon.

AI Summary

DraftKings Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on March 26, 2025, for its annual meeting on May 19, 2025. The filing, under the 1934 Securities Exchange Act, details information required for the proxy statement, including matters to be voted on by shareholders. The company's principal executive offices are located at 222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines the agenda for the upcoming annual meeting, including any proposals or director elections they will vote on.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing for a public company, not indicating any immediate operational or financial distress.

Key Numbers

• 20250326 — Filing Date (Date the definitive proxy statement was submitted to the SEC.)
• 20250519 — Meeting Date (Date of the shareholder meeting for which this proxy statement is issued.)

Key Players & Entities

• DraftKings Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 0001104659-25-028279 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20250326 (date) — Filing Date
• 20250519 (date) — Meeting Date
• 222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA (address) — Principal Executive Offices

FAQ

From the Filing

0001104659-25-028279.txt : 20250326 0001104659-25-028279.hdr.sgml : 20250326 20250326165758 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-028279 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEF 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 24 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250519 FILED AS OF DATE: 20250326 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250326 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DraftKings Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001883685 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION [7990] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEF 14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-41379 FILM NUMBER: 25774074 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 222 BERKELEY STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: (617) 986-6744 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 222 BERKELEY STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: New Duke Holdco, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20210917 DEF 14A 1 tm252515-2_def14a.htm FORM-DEF 14A tm252515-1_nonfiling - none - 16.218828s TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ​ ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ​ ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ​ ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ​ ☐ Soliciting Material under § 240.14a-12 ​ DraftKings 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 the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required. ​ ☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. ​ ☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11 ​ TABLE OF CONTENTS   March 26, 2025 DEAR SHAREHOLDER: It is a pleasure for me to extend to you an invitation to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of DraftKings Inc. (the “Annual Meeting”). The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 19, 2025, at 10 a.m., Eastern Time. You may attend the virtual meeting, submit questions and vote your shares electronically during the meeting via live webcast by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKNG2025. ​ The enclosed Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement describes the proposals to be considered and voted upon at the Annual Meeting. We hope that all shareholders will virtually attend the Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend the virtual Annual Meeting, it is important that you be represented. To ensure that your vote will be received and counted, please vote online, by mail or by telephone by following the instructions included with the proxy card. On behalf of our Board of Directors and executives, I would like to express our appreciation for your support and interest in DraftKings Inc. I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting. JASON D. ROBINS Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board   TABLE OF CONTENTS   NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF DRAFTKINGS INC.: The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of DraftKings Inc. will be held on May 19, 2025, at 10 a.m., Eastern Time. We have adopted a virtual format for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to provide a consistent and convenient experience to all shareholders regardless of location. You may attend the virtual meeting, submit questions and vote your shares electronically during the meeting via live webcast by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKNG2025. The A