Boot Barn (BOOT) completes CEO transition as Starrett becomes non-executive Chair

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. reported a planned leadership transition milestone. Effective January 1, 2026, Peter Starrett ceased to be deemed an executive officer of the company and returned to his prior role as non-executive Chairman of the Board. This change follows the earlier appointment of John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer and reflects the completion of Starrett’s interim role as Executive Chairman, which had been intended to support the CEO transition through December 31, 2025. As non-executive Chairman, Mr. Starrett will now receive the same compensation and benefits as the other non-employee directors on the Board.

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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): December 31, 2025

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	001-36711	90-0776290
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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17100 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, California	92618
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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(949) 453-4400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value	BOOT	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. ☐ 

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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.

As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original 8-K”) filed by Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 5, 2025, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Original 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on May 14, 2025, in connection with the appointment of John Hazen as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) determined that Peter Starrett would continue to serve as Executive Chairman until December 31, 2025 to assist in the leadership transition process. Accordingly, beginning on January 1, 2026, Mr. Starrett ceased to be deemed an “executive officer” of the Company as that term is defined in Rule 3b-7 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and reassumed his prior position as non-executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Starrett will receive the same compensation and benefits as the other non-employee directors serving on the Board.

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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

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​	BOOT BARN HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: January 5, 2026	By:	/s/ James M. Watkins
​	​	Name: James M. Watkins
​	​	Title: Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

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FAQ

What leadership change did Boot Barn (BOOT) disclose in this 8-K?

Boot Barn disclosed that effective January 1, 2026, Peter Starrett is no longer considered an executive officer and has reassumed his prior role as non-executive Chairman of the Board.

Why did Peter Starrett’s role at Boot Barn (BOOT) change on January 1, 2026?

His role changed because the Board had previously determined that he would serve as Executive Chairman only until December 31, 2025 to assist with the leadership transition following the appointment of John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer.

Is Peter Starrett still on the Boot Barn (BOOT) Board of Directors?

Yes. Peter Starrett remains on the Board as non-executive Chairman, even though he is no longer deemed an executive officer of the company.

How will Peter Starrett be compensated in his new role at Boot Barn (BOOT)?

In his role as non-executive Chairman, Peter Starrett will receive the same compensation and benefits as the other non-employee directors serving on the Board.

What earlier disclosures does this Boot Barn (BOOT) 8-K reference?

The filing refers to a prior 8-K filed on May 5, 2025 and an amendment filed on May 14, 2025, which described the appointment of John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer and the temporary Executive Chairman role for Peter Starrett.

Does this Boot Barn (BOOT) filing announce a new CEO?

No. The appointment of John Hazen as Chief Executive Officer had been disclosed previously. This filing updates the status of Peter Starrett from Executive Chairman to non-executive Chairman.