Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) sets Oct. 21, 2026 meeting, Aug. 16 proposal deadline
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kartoon Studios, Inc. scheduled its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for October 21, 2026. Because this date is more than 30 days after the anniversary of the 2025 annual meeting, previously disclosed deadlines for stockholder proposals no longer apply.
Stockholders seeking to submit proposals for inclusion in proxy materials under Rule 14a-8, submit director nominations, or provide notice under Rule 14a-19 (Universal Proxy) must deliver required materials to the Corporate Secretary by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026. The same deadline applies under the company’s bylaws for other proposals or director nominations, and any adjournment, recess, or postponement of the meeting will not extend these deadlines.
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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
2026 Annual Meeting date: October 21, 2026
Proposal and nomination deadline: 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026
30-day anniversary reference: More than 30 days
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2026 Annual Meeting date
October 21, 2026
Date set by the Board of Directors for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Proposal and nomination deadline
5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026
Cutoff for Rule 14a-8 proposals, Rule 14a-19 notices, and bylaw proposals or nominations
30-day anniversary reference
More than 30 days
2026 Annual Meeting is more than 30 days after the anniversary of the 2025 Annual Meeting
60-day anniversary reference
More than 60 days
2026 Annual Meeting is more than 60 days after the anniversary, affecting bylaw deadlines
Key Terms
Rule 14a-8, Rule 14a-19 (Universal Proxy), Bylaws, definitive proxy statement
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Rule 14a-8 regulatory
"submit proposals for inclusion in the Company's proxy materials under Rule 14a-8"
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.
Rule 14a-19 (Universal Proxy) regulatory
"provide notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19 (Universal Proxy), must deliver the required materials"
Bylaws regulatory
"in accordance with the Company’s Bylaws, as amended (the “Bylaws”), stockholders who wish"
Corporate bylaws are a company's internal rulebook that explains how the business is run day to day — who makes decisions, how directors and officers are chosen, how shareholder meetings are conducted, and procedures for changes or conflicts. For investors, bylaws matter because they shape governance and control, influence how quickly and easily leadership or strategy can change, and can protect or limit shareholder rights much like house rules affect how a household operates.
definitive proxy statement regulatory
"Additional information regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting will be included in the Company's definitive proxy statement"
A Definitive Proxy Statement is a detailed document that a company sends to its shareholders before a big meeting, like voting on important decisions. It explains what's being voted on and gives important information so shareholders can make informed choices. It matters because it helps shareholders understand and participate in key company decisions.
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FAQ
When will Kartoon Studios (TOON) hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?
Kartoon Studios will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on October 21, 2026. The meeting date is more than 30 days after the anniversary of the 2025 annual meeting, which causes prior proposal deadlines to be replaced by new ones disclosed in this filing.
What is the deadline for TOON stockholder proposals for inclusion in the 2026 proxy materials?
Stockholder proposals for inclusion in Kartoon Studios’ 2026 proxy materials under Rule 14a-8 must be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026. Materials must be delivered to the Corporate Secretary at the company’s Beverly Hills headquarters address.
What is the deadline for Kartoon Studios (TOON) director nominations for the 2026 meeting?
Director nominations must be delivered to Kartoon Studios’ Corporate Secretary by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026. This deadline applies both for nominations intended for inclusion under Rule 14a-8 and for other nominations made pursuant to the company’s Bylaws.
How does Rule 14a-19 (Universal Proxy) apply to Kartoon Studios (TOON) 2026 meeting?
Stockholders providing notice under Rule 14a-19 (Universal Proxy) must deliver required materials by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026. This ensures their nominees can be considered under the universal proxy rules at the October 21, 2026 annual meeting.
Will adjournment of Kartoon Studios (TOON) 2026 Annual Meeting extend proposal deadlines?
Any adjournment, recess, or postponement of Kartoon Studios’ 2026 Annual Meeting will not extend the August 16, 2026 deadlines. Proposal and nomination materials must still be received by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on that date, regardless of later meeting date changes.
Where should TOON stockholders send proposals and nominations for the 2026 meeting?
Stockholders must send materials to the Corporate Secretary at Kartoon Studios, Inc., 190 North Canon Drive, Floor 4, Beverly Hills, California 90210. Proposals, nominations, and Rule 14a-19 notices must arrive by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 16, 2026.