G-III Apparel (NASDAQ: GIII) holders back pay, plan and auditor
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
G-III Apparel Group held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with 36,131,990 shares represented. Stockholders elected eleven directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.
Stockholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 28,785,238 votes for and 5,897,634 against. They also approved an amendment to the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the shares of common stock authorized for grant and issuance by 2,500,000 shares, with 33,776,658 votes for the change. In addition, stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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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
Shares represented at meeting: 36,131,990 shares
Say-on-pay support: 28,785,238 votes for
Say-on-pay opposition: 5,897,634 votes against
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Shares represented at meeting
36,131,990 shares
2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Say-on-pay support
28,785,238 votes for
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay opposition
5,897,634 votes against
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
LTIP share increase
2,500,000 shares
Additional common stock authorized under 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan
LTIP amendment support
33,776,658 votes for
Vote on amendment to 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Auditor ratification support
35,334,411 votes for
Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending January 31, 2027
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, advisory (non-binding) basis, 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, independent registered public accounting firm
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Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"On June 11, 2026, G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
advisory (non-binding) basis regulatory
"stockholders approved, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"approved the amendment to the Company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares"
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young 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.
FAQ
What did GIII stockholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected eleven directors, held an advisory vote on executive compensation, approved an amendment to the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
How did GIII stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?
Stockholders approved executive compensation on an advisory, non-binding basis, with 28,785,238 votes for, 5,897,634 against, 54,264 abstentions, and 1,394,854 broker non-votes, indicating overall support for the company’s named executive officer pay program.
What change was approved to GIII’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan?
Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for grant and issuance under the plan by 2,500,000 shares, with 33,776,658 votes for and 907,852 against.
Which auditor did GIII stockholders ratify for fiscal 2027?
Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as G-III Apparel Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, with 35,334,411 votes for, 746,328 against, and 51,251 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported.
Did GIII stockholders approve all director nominees in 2026?
Yes. Stockholders elected all eleven director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than votes withheld, and broker non-votes reported separately for each director candidate.