Leadership changes at Birks Group (BGI) as CEO exits role

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Birks Group Inc. reported that President, CEO, and Director Jean-Christophe Bédos will step down from all these roles effective August 29, 2025, while continuing to support the company in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition. An executive search for a new President and CEO will be conducted, and Executive Chairman Niccolò Rossi di Montelera has been appointed Interim CEO. Director Davide Barberis Canonico has been appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Bédos will receive severance payments totaling $800,000, paid over 30 months from September 1, 2025 to February 29, 2028, along with continued group health, dental, and life insurance coverage over the same period. He has also entered into a consulting agreement to provide advisory services for an additional $400,000, also payable over 30 months starting September 1, 2025. In his new role, Mr. Barberis Canonico will be entitled to fees and expense reimbursements of up to $25,000 per month.

Insights

Equity governance and compensation analyst

Birks Group discloses CEO transition with defined interim leadership and contractual payouts.

The company is undergoing a significant leadership change as Jean-Christophe Bédos steps down as President, CEO, and Director effective August 29, 2025, while remaining as an advisor. Governance continuity is addressed by appointing Executive Chairman Niccolò Rossi di Montelera as Interim CEO and Director Davide Barberis Canonico as Interim President and Chief Operating Officer while a search for a new CEO is conducted.

The compensation terms are clearly structured: Mr. Bédos receives $800,000 in severance over a 30‑month period plus continued benefits, and a consulting agreement totaling $400,000 over the same span. Mr. Barberis Canonico may receive up to $25,000 per month in fees and expense reimbursements. These arrangements provide transparency around cash commitments but the long‑term impact will depend on the outcome of the executive search and how effectively the interim structure manages operations.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August, 2025

Commission file number: 001-32635

BIRKS GROUP INC.

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)

2020 Robert Bourassa

Suite 200

Montreal, Québec

Canada

H3A 2A5

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

☒ Form 20-F    ☐ Form 40-F

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

On August 26, 2025, Birks Group Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Mr. Jean-Christophe Bédos, the Company’s President and CEO and Director, is stepping down as President and CEO and Board Director of the Company, effective August 29, 2025, and that Mr. Bédos will continue to support the Company in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition.

An executive search for a new President and CEO will take place in due course. In the interim, Mr. Niccolò Rossi di Montelera, in addition to being the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board, was appointed as Interim CEO. In addition, Mr. Davide Barberis Canonico, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, was appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In connection with Mr. Bédos’ departure, he will receive severance payments in an aggregate amount of $800,000, payable over 30 months during the period from September 1, 2025 to February 29, 2028 and will benefit from group health, dental and life insurance coverage over the same 30-month period. Mr. Bédos has also entered into a consulting agreement with the Company, effective September 1, 2025, to provide advisory services to the Company in exchange for an aggregate amount of $400,000, payable over the same 30-month period.

In connection with Mr. Barberis Canonico’s appointment as Interim President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 30, 2025, Mr. Canonico will be entitled to receive certain fees and reimbursement of certain expenses incurred in connection with his new role of up to a total amount of $25,000 per month.

The information included in this Form 6-K shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act other than this Form 6-K, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing to this Form 6-K.

The inclusion of any website address herein, including in any exhibit attached hereto, is intended to be an inactive textual reference only and not an active hyperlink. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, each such website is not part of this Form 6-K or incorporated herein.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
Exhibit 99.1		Press release dated August 26, 2025

SIGNATURE

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.

						BIRKS GROUP INC. (Registrant)
						By:		/s/ Miranda Melfi
								Miranda Melfi
		Date: August 29, 2025						Vice President, Human Resources, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership changes did Birks Group (BGI) announce in this 6-K?

Birks Group announced that Jean-Christophe Bédos is stepping down as President, CEO, and Director effective August 29, 2025. Niccolò Rossi di Montelera, the Executive Chairman, was appointed Interim CEO, and Davide Barberis Canonico, a director, was appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer.

Will Jean-Christophe Bédos continue to be involved with Birks Group (BGI)?

Yes. After stepping down as President, CEO, and Director, Jean-Christophe Bédos will continue to support Birks Group in an advisory capacity under a consulting agreement, providing advisory services during the leadership transition.

What severance and benefits will Jean-Christophe Bédos receive from Birks Group (BGI)?

Jean-Christophe Bédos will receive $800,000 in severance payments over 30 months, from September 1, 2025 to February 29, 2028. He will also continue to benefit from group health, dental, and life insurance coverage over the same 30‑month period.

What are the terms of Jean-Christophe Bédos’ consulting agreement with Birks Group (BGI)?

Under a consulting agreement effective September 1, 2025, Jean-Christophe Bédos will provide advisory services to Birks Group in exchange for an aggregate amount of $400,000, payable over a 30‑month period.

How will Davide Barberis Canonico be compensated as Interim President and COO of Birks Group (BGI)?

Effective August 30, 2025, Davide Barberis Canonico will be entitled to receive certain fees and reimbursement of certain expenses in his role as Interim President and Chief Operating Officer, up to a total amount of $25,000 per month.

Is Birks Group (BGI) starting a search for a new permanent CEO?

Yes. Birks Group stated that an executive search for a new President and CEO will take place in due course while Niccolò Rossi di Montelera serves as Interim CEO.