[8-K] Savers Value Village, Inc. Reports Material Event
Savers Value Village, Inc. reported that director Duane C. Woods resigned from the Board and two committees effective August 25, 2025; the company stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company or the Board. The Board appointed Brian Ames to fill the Class III director vacancy, with a term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting. Mr. Ames was also appointed to the Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. His background includes leadership roles in consumer tech, gaming, media, climate tech and venture capital, including former Managing Director at Anthos Capital and prior presidency at Activision Blizzard Media. The Board determined Mr. Ames is independent under NYSE and Exchange Act standards. No related-party transactions were disclosed and Mr. Ames will enter the company’s standard director indemnification agreement.
Savers Value Village, Inc. ha comunicato che il direttore Duane C. Woods si è dimesso dal Consiglio e da due comitati a far data dal 25 agosto 2025; la società ha precisato che la rinuncia non è dovuta a dissidi con l’azienda o con il Consiglio. Il Consiglio ha nominato Brian Ames per colmare la vacanza nel Consiglio di Classe III, con mandato fino all’assemblea annuale del 2026. Il sig. Ames è stato inoltre nominato nel Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. Il suo profilo professionale include ruoli di leadership nel settore consumer tech, gaming, media, climate tech e venture capital, tra cui l’incarico di Managing Director presso Anthos Capital e la precedente presidenza di Activision Blizzard Media. Il Consiglio ha ritenuto che il sig. Ames sia indipendente secondo gli standard della NYSE e del Exchange Act. Non sono state segnalate operazioni con parti correlate e il sig. Ames sottoscriverà l’accordo standard di indennizzo per i direttori della società.
Savers Value Village, Inc. informó que el director Duane C. Woods renunció a la Junta y a dos comités con efecto del 25 de agosto de 2025; la compañía indicó que la renuncia no se debió a desacuerdos con la empresa ni con la Junta. La Junta nombró a Brian Ames para cubrir la vacante de director de la Clase III, con mandato hasta la reunión anual de 2026. El Sr. Ames también fue designado en el Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. Su trayectoria incluye puestos de liderazgo en tecnología de consumo, videojuegos, medios, tecnología climática y capital de riesgo, entre ellos Managing Director en Anthos Capital y anterior presidencia en Activision Blizzard Media. La Junta determinó que el Sr. Ames es independiente según las normas de la NYSE y del Exchange Act. No se divulgaron transacciones con partes relacionadas y el Sr. Ames suscribirá el acuerdo estándar de indemnización para directores de la compañía.
Savers Value Village, Inc.는 이사 듀안 C. 우즈(Duane C. Woods)가 2025년 8월 25일부로 이사회와 두 개 위원회에서 사임했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 이번 사임이 회사 또는 이사회와의 불일치 때문이 아니라고 밝혔습니다. 이사회는 클래스 III 이사회 공석을 메우기 위해 브라이언 에임스(Brian Ames)를 임명했으며 그의 임기는 2026년 연례총회까지입니다. 에임스 씨는 또한 Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee에 임명되었습니다. 그의 경력에는 컨슈머 기술, 게임, 미디어, 기후 기술 및 벤처 캐피털 분야의 리더십 역할이 포함되며 Anthos Capital의 전 Managing Director 및 Activision Blizzard Media의 전 사장직을 역임했습니다. 이사회는 에임스 씨가 NYSE 및 Exchange Act의 독립성 기준을 충족한다고 판단했습니다. 관련 당사자 거래는 공개되지 않았고 에임스 씨는 회사의 표준 이사 면책 합의에 서명할 예정입니다.
Savers Value Village, Inc. a annoncé que l’administrateur Duane C. Woods a démissionné du conseil d’administration et de deux comités à compter du 25 août 2025; la société a précisé que cette démission n’était pas due à un désaccord avec la société ou le conseil. Le conseil a nommé Brian Ames pour pourvoir le poste vacant de administrateur de la classe III, avec un mandat expirant lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle de 2026. M. Ames a également été nommé au Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. Son parcours comprend des postes de direction dans la tech grand public, le gaming, les médias, la climate tech et le capital-risque, notamment en tant que Managing Director chez Anthos Capital et ancien président d’Activision Blizzard Media. Le conseil a jugé que M. Ames est indépendant selon les normes de la NYSE et de l’Exchange Act. Aucune transaction avec des parties liées n’a été déclarée et M. Ames signera la convention d’indemnisation standard destinée aux administrateurs de la société.
Savers Value Village, Inc. teilte mit, dass Direktor Duane C. Woods mit Wirkung zum 25. August 2025 aus dem Vorstand und zwei Ausschüssen zurückgetreten ist; das Unternehmen erklärte, die Rücktrittsentscheidung stehe nicht im Zusammenhang mit Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit dem Unternehmen oder dem Vorstand. Der Vorstand ernannte Brian Ames zur Besetzung der vakanten Class-III-Direktorenstelle mit einer Amtszeit bis zur Jahreshauptversammlung 2026. Herr Ames wurde zudem in das Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee berufen. Sein Werdegang umfasst Führungspositionen in den Bereichen Consumer Tech, Gaming, Medien, Climate Tech und Venture Capital, darunter die Funktion des Managing Director bei Anthos Capital und die frühere Präsidentschaft von Activision Blizzard Media. Der Vorstand befand, dass Herr Ames nach NYSE- und Exchange-Act-Standards unabhängig ist. Es wurden keine Geschäfte mit nahestehenden Parteien offengelegt, und Herr Ames wird die standardmäßige Entschädigungsvereinbarung für Direktoren des Unternehmens unterzeichnen.
- Board vacancy filled promptly by appointment of Brian Ames, avoiding a prolonged vacancy
- New director brings relevant industry experience in consumer tech, gaming, media, climate tech and venture capital
- Board determined the appointee is independent under NYSE and Exchange Act standards
- No related-party transactions disclosed, reducing potential conflict-of-interest concerns
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine board change; appointment brings tech and consumer experience, likely neutral to modestly positive for strategic oversight.
The resignation of an existing director with no disagreement disclosed limits governance risk concerns. The Board’s swift appointment of Brian Ames fills the Class III seat through the 2026 annual meeting, avoiding a prolonged vacancy. Mr. Ames’ background in consumer technology, gaming, media and venture capital could broaden the Board’s expertise in digital strategy and monetization, potentially informing growth initiatives. The independence determination and lack of reportable transactions reduce immediate conflict-of-interest issues. Overall, this is a governance update with limited direct financial impact in the near term.
TL;DR: Director turnover appears orderly; new director meets independence standards and adds industry-relevant expertise to the board.
The filing documents an orderly transition: a voluntary resignation without dispute and an interim appointment recommended by the Nominating Committee. Mr. Ames’ acceptance of the standard indemnification agreement and the Board’s affirmative independence determination are consistent with good governance practices for a listed company. No related-party transactions or familial ties were reported, which simplifies regulatory disclosure obligations. This is a routine, low-risk governance development that strengthens board skillsets without raising immediate compliance concerns.
Savers Value Village, Inc. ha comunicato che il direttore Duane C. Woods si è dimesso dal Consiglio e da due comitati a far data dal 25 agosto 2025; la società ha precisato che la rinuncia non è dovuta a dissidi con l’azienda o con il Consiglio. Il Consiglio ha nominato Brian Ames per colmare la vacanza nel Consiglio di Classe III, con mandato fino all’assemblea annuale del 2026. Il sig. Ames è stato inoltre nominato nel Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. Il suo profilo professionale include ruoli di leadership nel settore consumer tech, gaming, media, climate tech e venture capital, tra cui l’incarico di Managing Director presso Anthos Capital e la precedente presidenza di Activision Blizzard Media. Il Consiglio ha ritenuto che il sig. Ames sia indipendente secondo gli standard della NYSE e del Exchange Act. Non sono state segnalate operazioni con parti correlate e il sig. Ames sottoscriverà l’accordo standard di indennizzo per i direttori della società.
Savers Value Village, Inc. informó que el director Duane C. Woods renunció a la Junta y a dos comités con efecto del 25 de agosto de 2025; la compañía indicó que la renuncia no se debió a desacuerdos con la empresa ni con la Junta. La Junta nombró a Brian Ames para cubrir la vacante de director de la Clase III, con mandato hasta la reunión anual de 2026. El Sr. Ames también fue designado en el Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. Su trayectoria incluye puestos de liderazgo en tecnología de consumo, videojuegos, medios, tecnología climática y capital de riesgo, entre ellos Managing Director en Anthos Capital y anterior presidencia en Activision Blizzard Media. La Junta determinó que el Sr. Ames es independiente según las normas de la NYSE y del Exchange Act. No se divulgaron transacciones con partes relacionadas y el Sr. Ames suscribirá el acuerdo estándar de indemnización para directores de la compañía.
Savers Value Village, Inc.는 이사 듀안 C. 우즈(Duane C. Woods)가 2025년 8월 25일부로 이사회와 두 개 위원회에서 사임했다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 이번 사임이 회사 또는 이사회와의 불일치 때문이 아니라고 밝혔습니다. 이사회는 클래스 III 이사회 공석을 메우기 위해 브라이언 에임스(Brian Ames)를 임명했으며 그의 임기는 2026년 연례총회까지입니다. 에임스 씨는 또한 Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee에 임명되었습니다. 그의 경력에는 컨슈머 기술, 게임, 미디어, 기후 기술 및 벤처 캐피털 분야의 리더십 역할이 포함되며 Anthos Capital의 전 Managing Director 및 Activision Blizzard Media의 전 사장직을 역임했습니다. 이사회는 에임스 씨가 NYSE 및 Exchange Act의 독립성 기준을 충족한다고 판단했습니다. 관련 당사자 거래는 공개되지 않았고 에임스 씨는 회사의 표준 이사 면책 합의에 서명할 예정입니다.
Savers Value Village, Inc. a annoncé que l’administrateur Duane C. Woods a démissionné du conseil d’administration et de deux comités à compter du 25 août 2025; la société a précisé que cette démission n’était pas due à un désaccord avec la société ou le conseil. Le conseil a nommé Brian Ames pour pourvoir le poste vacant de administrateur de la classe III, avec un mandat expirant lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle de 2026. M. Ames a également été nommé au Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee. Son parcours comprend des postes de direction dans la tech grand public, le gaming, les médias, la climate tech et le capital-risque, notamment en tant que Managing Director chez Anthos Capital et ancien président d’Activision Blizzard Media. Le conseil a jugé que M. Ames est indépendant selon les normes de la NYSE et de l’Exchange Act. Aucune transaction avec des parties liées n’a été déclarée et M. Ames signera la convention d’indemnisation standard destinée aux administrateurs de la société.
Savers Value Village, Inc. teilte mit, dass Direktor Duane C. Woods mit Wirkung zum 25. August 2025 aus dem Vorstand und zwei Ausschüssen zurückgetreten ist; das Unternehmen erklärte, die Rücktrittsentscheidung stehe nicht im Zusammenhang mit Meinungsverschiedenheiten mit dem Unternehmen oder dem Vorstand. Der Vorstand ernannte Brian Ames zur Besetzung der vakanten Class-III-Direktorenstelle mit einer Amtszeit bis zur Jahreshauptversammlung 2026. Herr Ames wurde zudem in das Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee berufen. Sein Werdegang umfasst Führungspositionen in den Bereichen Consumer Tech, Gaming, Medien, Climate Tech und Venture Capital, darunter die Funktion des Managing Director bei Anthos Capital und die frühere Präsidentschaft von Activision Blizzard Media. Der Vorstand befand, dass Herr Ames nach NYSE- und Exchange-Act-Standards unabhängig ist. Es wurden keine Geschäfte mit nahestehenden Parteien offengelegt, und Herr Ames wird die standardmäßige Entschädigungsvereinbarung für Direktoren des Unternehmens unterzeichnen.
FAQ
Why did director Duane C. Woods resign from Savers Value Village (SVV)?
Who was appointed to the Board of Savers Value Village (SVV) and what is the term?
Is the new director independent under exchange standards?
Does Brian Ames have any related-party transactions with SVV?
Will the new director receive indemnification from the company?
