[DFAN14A] ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC SEC Filing
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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(Amendment No. )
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ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. |
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
DGB Investment, Inc. Douglas Bergeron Qualified Personal Residence Trust Bergeron Nieces and Nephews Trust DOUGLAS G. BERGERON Anna Brockway Kristine E. Miller Stephen Oblak Stefanie Tsen Ward Jennifer m. harrison |
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DGB Investment, Inc. (“DGB Investment”), Douglas G. Bergeron and the other participants named herein (collectively, “DGB”) have filed a definitive proxy statement and accompanying WHITE universal proxy card with the Securities and Exchange Commission to be used to solicit votes for the election of its slate of highly qualified director nominees at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Item 1: On October 6, 2026, DGB sent an email to subscribers of www.EthanAllenGrowth.com, which is included below:
ICYMI: Ethan Allen Growth Video Series and Social Channels
Last week, Doug Bergeron launched a video series laying out the case for change at Ethan Allen and introducing his five director nominees to shareholders.
Mr. Bergeron also launched LinkedIn and X pages dedicated to the campaign.
We encourage you to watch the videos and follow the social channels for future updates.
WATCH THE VIDEOS
The Case for Change
Ethan Allen’s next chapter starts with new leadership, accountability, and a sharper focus on growth. Explore why we believe change is needed—and how we believe the right board can help turn the Company’s strengths into results.
Meet the Nominees
Each nominee introduces their background, why they are well suited to serve on the Ethan Allen Board of Directors, and what drew them to this campaign.
| · | Doug Bergeron, Former VeriFone CEO and Cantaloupe Chairman |
| · | Anna Brockway, Chairish Co-Founder and Former President |
| · | Kristine Miller, Former eBay Strategy Chief and Bain Retail Leader |
| · | Steve Oblak, Former Wayfair Chief Commercial Officer |
| · | Stefanie Tsen Ward, Former Neiman Marcus Integrated Retail Chief |
Stay Connected
Follow the Ethan Allen Growth campaign on LinkedIn and X for future updates.
Item 2: On the evening of October 5, 2026, DGB posted the following material on LinkedIn:
