Boston Beer Co. Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters

TL;DR

BEER filing 8-K for shareholder vote items - details TBD.

AI Summary

On May 14, 2025, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing a submission of matters to a vote of security holders and other events. The filing does not contain specific financial figures or details about the matters to be voted on or the other events.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates that Boston Beer Company is convening a meeting or taking action that requires shareholder approval or notification, which could impact corporate governance or strategic decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not disclose any immediate financial risks or significant operational changes.

Key Players & Entities

• The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• May 14, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

FAQ

From the Filing

0000950170-25-073510.txt : 20250516 0000950170-25-073510.hdr.sgml : 20250516 20250516160508 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-25-073510 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 11 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250514 ITEM INFORMATION: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20250516 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250516 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BOSTON BEER CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000949870 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MALT BEVERAGES [2082] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 043284048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14092 FILM NUMBER: 25959027 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE STREET 2: SUITE 850 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02210 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-368-5056 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE STREET 2: SUITE 850 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02210 8-K 1 sam-20250514.htm 8-K 8-K 0000949870 false 0000949870 2025-05-14 2025-05-14   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2025     The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Massachusetts 001-14092 04-3284048 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           One Design Center Place Suite 850   Boston , Massachusetts   02210 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 368-5000     (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock. $0.01 par value   SAM   The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐   Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders The Company held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2025, at which quorums of over 69.6% of Class A Stockholders and 100% of Class B Stockholders were present and acting throughout. The proposals submitted by the Board of Directors to the Stockholders for action and the results of the voting on each proposal are indicated below. Item 1 . The Class A Stockholders elected the following three (3) Class A Directors, each for a term of one (1) year ending at the completion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Cynthia L. Swanson received 4,592,644 votes for, 1,781,034 votes withheld, and 35 shares uncast; Me