lululemon (LULU) expands board, shareholders back pay, equity plan and declassification
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
lululemon athletica inc. reported governance changes and shareholder voting results. The board expanded from 9 to 11 members and appointed Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer as independent directors, effective after the June 25, 2026 annual meeting, pursuant to a previously disclosed Cooperation Agreement with entities affiliated with Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson.
Shareholders elected three Class I directors to terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approved an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve. A stockholder proposal to declassify the board was also approved.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 5.07
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 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Board size: 9 to 11 directors
Votes for Esi Eggleston Bracey: 72,103,330 votes for
Auditor ratification support: 71,434,176 votes for
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Board size
9 to 11 directors
Expanded in connection with appointments of Gentile and Maurer
Votes for Esi Eggleston Bracey
72,103,330 votes for
Election as Class I director at 2026 annual meeting
Auditor ratification support
71,434,176 votes for
Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Say-on-pay support
46,416,593 votes for
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Equity plan amendment support
70,484,564 votes for
Approval to increase 2023 Equity Incentive Plan share reserve
Declassification proposal support
73,105,842 votes for
Stockholder proposal regarding declassification of the board
Key Terms
Cooperation Agreement, independent registered public accounting firm, 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, declassification of the Board, +1 more
5 terms
Cooperation Agreement regulatory
"Such appointments were made pursuant to the previously disclosed Cooperation Agreement by and between the Company and Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson..."
A cooperation agreement is a formal contract between two or more organizations that lays out who will do what, how resources and responsibility are shared, how benefits or costs are divided, and how disputes or exits are handled. Like two chefs agreeing on a shared recipe and kitchen duties, it matters to investors because it can create new revenue paths, shift costs or risks, affect who controls key assets or technologies, and change a company’s future growth prospects.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
2023 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"to approve an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve"
declassification of the Board regulatory
"to vote on a stockholder proposal regarding the declassification of the Board"
independent director regulatory
"The Board has determined that Ms. Gentile and Mr. Maurer each qualifies as an “independent” director under Nasdaq listing standards."
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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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 June 24, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of lululemon athletica inc. (the “Company”) appointed Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer as members of the Board, effective immediately following the conclusion of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders held on June 25, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”), and increased the size of the Board from 9 to 11 members in connection with such appointments. Such appointments were made pursuant to the previously disclosed Cooperation Agreement by and between the Company and Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson, Anamered Investments Inc., LIPO Investments (USA), Inc., Wilson 5 Foundation, Wilson 5 Foundation Management Ltd., Five Boys Investments ULC, Shannon Wilson, Low Tide Properties Ltd. and House of Wilson Ltd, dated May 26, 2026.
Ms. Gentile has been appointed to serve as a Class I director and Mr. Maurer has been appointed to serve as a Class III director. Ms. Gentile and Mr. Maurer have been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and Governance Committee. The Board has determined that Ms. Gentile and Mr. Maurer each qualifies as an “independent” director under Nasdaq listing standards.
Other than as described in this Item 5.02, there are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Gentile or Mr. Maurer and any other person pursuant to which either was selected as a director. There are no transactions in which Ms. Gentile or Mr. Maurer has a direct or indirect material interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ms. Gentile and Mr. Maurer will each receive standard compensation for their service as a director consistent with that of the Company’s other non-employee directors. The Company expects Ms. Gentile and Mr. Maurer to enter into its standard form indemnification agreement for non-employee directors.
| Item 5.07. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | ||||
At the Annual Meeting, the matters on which the stockholders voted, in person or by proxy, which are described in more detail in the Company’s proxy materials for the Annual Meeting, were:
1.to elect three Class I directors to hold a three-year term and until each director's respective successors are elected and qualified;
2.to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027;
3.to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers;
4.to approve an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve; and
5.to vote on a stockholder proposal regarding the declassification of the Board.
The results of the voting were as follows:
Election of Directors:
| Class I Director | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||
| Charles (Chip) Bergh | 71,627,295 | 1,959,276 | 1,354,452 | |||||||||||
| Esi Eggleston Bracey | 72,103,330 | 1,483,241 | 1,354,452 | |||||||||||
| Teri List | 67,396,245 | 6,190,326 | 1,354,452 | |||||||||||
Each of the foregoing nominees was elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until such director's successor is duly elected and qualified.
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | ||||||||||||
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 71,434,176 | 3,419,871 | 86,976 | |||||||||||
The foregoing proposal was approved.
Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of Executive Compensation:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | |||||||||||
| Executive Compensation | 46,416,593 | 27,018,492 | 151,486 | 1,354,452 | ||||||||||
The foregoing proposal was approved.
Approval of Amendment to 2023 Equity Incentive Plan:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||
| Share Reserve Increase | 70,484,564 | 2,994,359 | 107,648 | 1,354,452 | |||||||||||||
The foregoing proposal was approved.
Stockholder Proposal Regarding the Declassification of the Board:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||||||
| Declassification of the Board of Directors | 73,105,842 | 320,258 | 160,471 | 1,354,452 | |||||||||||||
The foregoing proposal was approved.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| lululemon athletica inc. | |||||
| Dated: June 25, 2026 | /s/ MEGHAN FRANK | ||||
| Meghan Frank | |||||
| Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
FAQ
What board changes did lululemon (LULU) announce in this 8-K filing?
lululemon expanded its board from nine to eleven members and appointed Laura Gentile and Marc Maurer as independent directors. Their appointments follow the 2026 annual meeting and were made under a previously disclosed Cooperation Agreement with parties affiliated with founder Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson.
What changes were approved to lululemon’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan?
Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve available for awards. The proposal received 70,484,564 votes for, 2,994,359 votes against, 107,648 votes abstaining, and 1,354,452 broker non-votes, enabling continued equity-based compensation grants.
What happened with the stockholder proposal to declassify lululemon’s board of directors?
The stockholder proposal to declassify the board of directors was approved. It received 73,105,842 votes for, 320,258 votes against, 160,471 votes abstaining, and 1,354,452 broker non-votes. Approval signals shareholder support for moving away from a classified board structure, subject to implementation steps.