Buckle (NYSE: BKE) board member Angie Klein resigns for new role
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BUCKLE INC (BKE) reported that Board member Angie J. Klein tendered her resignation from the company’s Board of Directors on August 25, 2026, effective August 30, 2026, citing obligations related to her new professional role. The company stated that her resignation is not based on any disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices. Klein has served on the Board since December 2019, contributing particularly in areas of corporate social responsibility and nominating and governance efforts. Buckle describes itself as a specialty retailer focused on on-trend apparel and denim and currently operates 447 retail stores in 42 states.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Resignation tender date: August 25, 2026
Resignation effective date: August 30, 2026
Board service start: December 2019
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Resignation tender date
August 25, 2026
Date Angie J. Klein tendered her resignation from the Board of Directors
Resignation effective date
August 30, 2026
Effective date of Angie J. Klein’s resignation from the Board
Board service start
December 2019
Month and year Angie J. Klein began serving on the Board
Retail stores
447 stores
Number of Buckle retail stores operated in the United States
States of operation
42 states
Number of U.S. states where Buckle operates retail stores
Par value of common stock
$0.01 par value
Par value of Buckle’s common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange
Key Terms
forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, corporate social responsibility, nominating and governance efforts, +1 more
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forward-looking statements regulatory
"All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995"
corporate social responsibility other
"providing oversight to new areas of corporate social responsibility in addition to"
Corporate social responsibility is a company’s voluntary efforts to operate in ways that are good for society and the environment, such as reducing pollution, treating workers fairly, and supporting communities. Investors care because these choices can act like maintenance on a house—reducing legal, reputation and operational risks, attracting customers and employees, and sometimes improving long-term returns or share value compared with companies that ignore those responsibilities.
nominating and governance efforts other
"in addition to influencing and supporting the Company’s ongoing nominating and governance"
specialty retailer market
"Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style"
FAQ
Why did Angie J. Klein resign from BUCKLE INC (BKE)’s Board of Directors?
Angie J. Klein resigned from Buckle’s Board of Directors effective August 30, 2026, due to obligations related to her new professional role. The company stated that her resignation is not based on any disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices.
When did Angie J. Klein submit and make effective her resignation from BKE’s Board?
Angie J. Klein tendered her resignation on August 25, 2026, and it becomes effective on August 30, 2026. She has served on Buckle’s Board since December 2019.
Did BUCKLE INC (BKE) report any disagreements linked to Angie J. Klein’s resignation?
Buckle stated that Angie J. Klein’s resignation from the Board is not based on any disagreement with the company relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
How long did Angie J. Klein serve on BUCKLE INC (BKE)’s Board of Directors?
Angie J. Klein has served on Buckle’s Board of Directors since December 2019, providing what the company describes as valuable insight and service for nearly seven years.
What business footprint does BUCKLE INC (BKE) report in this filing?
Buckle reports that it is a specialty retailer headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, and currently operates 447 retail stores across 42 states, focused on on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, with a strong emphasis on denim.
Who commented on Angie J. Klein’s resignation at BUCKLE INC (BKE)?
Chairman Daniel J. Hirschfeld thanked Angie J. Klein for her contributions and insights as a valued Board member, and Klein herself highlighted her work on corporate social responsibility and on the company’s nominating and governance efforts.
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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)
THE BUCKLE, INC .
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||||||
| incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) | ||||||
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (308 ) 236-8491
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year 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:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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).
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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On August 28, 2026, The Buckle, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Angie J. Klein tendered her resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors on August 25, 2026, effective August 30, 2026, due to obligations related to her new professional role. Ms. Klein's resignation from the Company's Board of Directors is not based on any disagreement with the Company relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Ms. Klein has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since December 2019.
The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM 9.01(d). Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated August 28, 2026
Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| The Buckle, Inc. | |||||
| Date: August 31, 2026 | By: /s/ THOMAS B. HEACOCK | ||||
| Name: Thomas B. Heacock | |||||
| Title: Senior Vice President of Finance, | |||||
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release Dated August 28, 2026 | ||||
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
Exhibit 99.1
 | The Buckle, Inc. | ||||
2407 W. 24th St. Kearney, NE 68845 | |||||
| P.O. Box 1480 Kearney, NE 68848-1480 | |||||
phone: 308-236-8491 | |||||
fax: 308-236-4493 | |||||
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2026 | web: www.buckle.com | ||||
| Contact: | Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer | ||||
| The Buckle, Inc. | |||||
| (308) 236-8491 | |||||
THE BUCKLE, INC. ANNOUNCES THE RESIGNATION OF ANGIE J. KLEIN FROM THE
COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KEARNEY, NE -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced that Angie J. Klein has tendered her resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective August 30, 2026, due to obligations related to her new professional role. Ms. Klein has served as a Director for the Company since December 2019, providing valuable insight to the Company for nearly seven years.
Daniel J. Hirschfeld, Chairman of the Board, said, “We thank Angie for her contributions and insights during her dedicated service as a valued member of our Board.” Ms. Klein stated, “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve on Buckle’s Board of Directors, providing oversight to new areas of corporate social responsibility in addition to influencing and supporting the Company’s ongoing nominating and governance efforts. I am proud of the work we have accomplished together and wish the entire Buckle team the best in the years ahead.”
About Buckle
Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style through unforgettable experiences. Offering a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle is for those living the styled life. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 447 retail stores in 42 states.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company’s future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
News releases and other information on The Buckle, Inc.
can be accessed at www.buckle.com
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