Guess? Inc. files proxy statement for shareholder meeting

TL;DR

GUESS proxy filing out - shareholders vote on exec pay & board!

AI Summary

Guess?, Inc. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) on August 22, 2025, related to soliciting material under Rule 14a-12. The filing concerns the company's proxy statement for its annual meeting, which typically includes proposals for director elections, executive compensation, and other corporate governance matters. The company is based in Los Angeles, California, and its fiscal year ends on January 31st.

Why It Matters

This filing is important for shareholders as it outlines the company's governance, executive pay, and proposals to be voted on at the upcoming annual meeting.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant corporate event.

Key Numbers

• 0131 — Fiscal Year End (Indicates the end of the company's financial reporting period.)

Key Players & Entities

• GUESS INC (company) — Registrant
• ANNE DEEDWANIA (person) — Contact Person for Business and Mail Address
• Los Angeles, CA (location) — Company Headquarters

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Filing Documents

• a14a-12schedule14afilingre.htm (DEFA14A) — 28KB
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From the Filing

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ______________________ 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 Rule 14a-12 GUESS, 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) No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. Filed by Guess, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Commission File No. 001-11893 This Schedule 14A filing consists of the following documents relating to the proposed transaction involving Guess, Inc. (the "Company") and Authentic Brands Group LLC 1. Communication made by Paul Marciano, the Company's Chief Creative Officer from his Instagram account on August 21, 2025 2. Communication made by Nicolai Marciano, the Company's Chief New Business Development Officer, from his Instagram account on August 20, 2025 1. The following communication was made by Paul Marciano from his personal Instagram account on August 21, 2025 The above-mentioned communication included a reference to the following communication 2. The following communication was made by Nicolai Marciano from his personal Instagram account on August 20, 2025 The above-mentioned communication included selections from the following communication Additional Information Regarding the Transaction and Where to Find It This communication relates to the proposed transaction (the " Transaction ") involving Guess, Inc. (the " Company ") and Authentic Brands Group LLC (" Authentic "). In connection with the proposed Transaction, the Company intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement on Schedule 14A relating to its special meeting of stockholders (the " Proxy Statement "). The Proxy Statement will contain important information about the proposed Transaction and related matters. The Company, affiliates of the Company and Authentic, Glow Holdco 1, Inc. and Glow Merger Sub 1, Inc. intend to jointly file a transaction statement on Schedule 13E-3 (the " Schedule 13E-3 ") with the SEC. The Company may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the Transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement, the Schedule 13E-3 or any other document that the Company may file with the SEC or send to its stockholders in connection with proposed Transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THE PROXY STATEMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), THE SCHEDULE 13E-3 AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. The Proxy Statement (and any amendments or supplements thereto), Schedule 13E-3 and other relevant materials will be filed with the SEC and mailed or otherwise made available to the Company's stockholders. The Company's stockholders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement (and any amendments or supplements thereto), Schedule 13E-3, and other documents the Company files with the SEC from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or through the Investors portion of the Company's website at investors.guess.com under the link "SEC Filings" or by contacting the Company's Investor Relations by e-mail at IRguess.com. Participants in the Solicitation The Company and its executive officers and directors and certain other members of management and employees and Authentic may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's stockholders in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information regarding the Company's directors and executive officers and their ownership of the Company's common stock is set forth in the definitive proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (available here ), which was filed with the SEC on May 16, 2025. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their interests will be contained in the Proxy Statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC in respect of the proposed Transaction when they become available. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources ind

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