Shareholder proposal deadlines set by Lionsgate Studios (NYSE: LION)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lionsgate Studios Corp. has scheduled its 2026 annual general and special meeting of shareholders for September 15, 2026 at its head office in Canada at Dentons Canada LLP. The meeting will cover routine shareholder business, with full details to appear in the upcoming proxy statement.
Shareholders who want their proposals included in the proxy under Rule 14a-8 must deliver them to the Company by July 17, 2026. To make director nominations for the meeting, eligible shareholders must follow the Company’s articles and notify the secretary by August 14, 2026, using the Vancouver registered office address or other methods allowed by the articles.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 8.01 — Other Events
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Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Key Figures
Annual meeting date: September 15, 2026
Rule 14a-8 proposal deadline: July 17, 2026
Director nomination deadline: August 14, 2026
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Annual meeting date
September 15, 2026
2026 annual general and special meeting of shareholders
Rule 14a-8 proposal deadline
July 17, 2026
Deadline for shareholder proposals for inclusion in proxy
Director nomination deadline
August 14, 2026
Last date to deliver director nomination notices
Registered office address
250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6C 3R8
Destination for proposals and nomination notices
Key Terms
Rule 14a-8, proxy statement, annual general and special meeting, director nominations, +1 more
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Rule 14a-8 regulatory
"Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, shareholders may present proposals"
Rule 14a-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that lets eligible shareholders put proposals on a public company’s proxy ballot for an annual meeting, provided they meet basic ownership and filing requirements. It matters to investors because it creates a formal way to raise governance or strategic issues and force a company-wide vote—like getting an item onto the agenda of a neighborhood association meeting once you’ve lived there long enough—so shareholders can push for change or influence management decisions.
proxy statement financial
"shareholders may present proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting"
A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.
annual general and special meeting financial
"the 2026 annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
A combined annual general and special meeting is a formal gathering of a company’s shareholders to handle routine yearly business—like approving financial statements and electing directors—and to decide on one-off or significant matters that need shareholder approval, such as major asset sales or changes to corporate rules. Investors care because votes cast there can change who runs the company, alter its strategy or capital structure, and signal broader shareholder support or opposition, much like homeowners voting on routine upkeep and a special renovation in a neighborhood association.
director nominations financial
"For any director nominations to be properly made for the Annual Meeting, shareholders must be eligible"
Director nominations are proposals to appoint specific people to a company's board of directors, put forward for shareholder consideration and typically decided by a vote. The board steers strategy, hires and evaluates executives, and watches over risk and finances—like choosing a school's board or a homeowners’ association—so who is nominated affects governance quality, company direction, and ultimately potential investor returns.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
FAQ
What type of meeting is Lionsgate Studios (LION) planning for 2026?
Lionsgate Studios Corp. plans an annual general and special meeting of shareholders in 2026. This format allows routine annual business and any additional special matters to be presented. Detailed proposals, board recommendations, and voting procedures will be described in the forthcoming proxy statement.