Savers Value Village (SVV) holders back board slate, KPMG auditor and say-on-pay
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Savers Value Village, Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on June 10, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class III directors — Aina E. Konold, Kristy Pipes, and Brian Ames — each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until a successor is elected and qualified.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027. In addition, stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables described in the proxy statement.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
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
Votes for Konold: 147,280,590 votes
Votes for Pipes: 141,736,189 votes
Votes for Ames: 135,907,168 votes
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8 metrics
Votes for Konold
147,280,590 votes
Director election for Aina E. Konold, Proposal 1
Votes for Pipes
141,736,189 votes
Director election for Kristy Pipes, Proposal 1
Votes for Ames
135,907,168 votes
Director election for Brian Ames, Proposal 1
Auditor ratification for
150,947,679 votes
Votes for KPMG LLP as auditor, Proposal 2
Say-on-pay for
147,187,839 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation, Proposal 3
Broker non-votes (directors)
2,786,862 shares
Director election voting, Proposal 1
Auditor against
376,879 votes
Votes against KPMG LLP, Proposal 2
Meeting date
June 10, 2026
Annual meeting of stockholders
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, say-on-pay, Compensation Discussion and Analysis, +1 more
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broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
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.
say-on-pay financial
"the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers ... (the say-on-pay vote)"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
Compensation Discussion and Analysis financial
"including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables, and narrative discussion in the Proxy"
A compensation discussion and analysis is a section in corporate filings that explains how and why executives and other key employees are paid, linking pay choices to company goals, performance measures and risk controls. Investors use it like a company’s playbook for pay to judge whether incentives reward long-term value or encourage short-term risk-taking; clear explanations help assess alignment between management’s interests and shareholders’ returns.
advisory basis financial
"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers"
FAQ
What did Savers Value Village (SVV) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected three Class III directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. These actions confirm the company’s proposed board, auditor, and pay framework for the coming year.
Which directors were elected at Savers Value Village’s 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Aina E. Konold, Kristy Pipes, and Brian Ames as Class III directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Each will continue in office until a successor is duly elected and qualified, consistent with the company’s classified board structure.
How did Savers Value Village (SVV) stockholders vote on the KPMG auditor ratification?
Stockholders voted 150,947,679 shares for, 376,879 against, and 168,448 abstaining to ratify KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027. There were no broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.
What were the results of Savers Value Village’s 2026 say-on-pay vote?
The advisory vote on executive compensation received 147,187,839 votes for, 1,124,301 against, and 394,004 abstentions, with 2,786,862 broker non-votes. This approved the compensation of named executive officers as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables.
How strong was support for Savers Value Village director nominee Aina E. Konold?
Director nominee Aina E. Konold received 147,280,590 votes for election, 1,425,554 votes withheld, and 2,786,862 broker non-votes. This result reflects substantial support among votes cast for her continued service as a Class III director through the 2029 annual meeting.
Who signed the Savers Value Village 8-K reporting the 2026 meeting results?
The report was signed on behalf of Savers Value Village, Inc. by Richard Medway, who serves as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Secretary. His signature confirms the company’s filing of the official voting results from the annual meeting.