01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 17, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. held its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders on June 11, 2024, and stockholders approved all three proposals presented.
The record date was April 12, 2024, when 47,935,024 shares of common stock were outstanding and eligible to vote, and approximately 87.35%a of all shares were represented in person or by proxy at the meeting. All eight director nominees were elected to serve until the 2025 annual meeting. Michael C.
Smith received the highest support at 99.72%b of votes cast, while Catherine A. Halligan received the lowest at 93.63%. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024, ending February 1, 2025, with 92.09% of votes in favor.
In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the company's executive compensation, with 89.19%c of votes in favor, 9.43% against and 1.38% abstaining. The filing reports the final voting results only and does not describe any other corporate actions.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Annual meeting held June 11, 2024, with approximately 87.35% of shares represented in person or by proxy.
- Record date April 12, 2024: 47,935,024 shares of common stock outstanding and eligible to vote, one vote per share.
- All eight director nominees elected to serve until the 2025 annual meeting: Michelle L. Collins, Catherine A. Halligan, David C. Kimbell, Patricia A. Little, George R. Mrkonic, Lorna E. Nagler, Heidi G. Petz and Michael C. Smith.
- Director support ranged from 93.63% (Catherine A. Halligan) to 99.72% (Michael C. Smith) of votes cast.
- Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024, ending February 1, 2025, with 92.09% of votes in favor.
- Advisory vote approved executive compensation with 89.19% of votes in favor, 9.43% against and 1.38% abstaining.
- Filing was signed June 17, 2024 by Jodi J. Caro, General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which directors were elected at the 2024 annual meeting?
Michelle L. Collins, Catherine A. Halligan, David C. Kimbell, Patricia A. Little, George R. Mrkonic, Lorna E. Nagler, Heidi G. Petz and Michael C. Smith were elected as directors to hold office until the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
How much stockholder support did the directors receive?
Support ranged from 93.63% of votes cast for Catherine A. Halligan to 99.72% for Michael C. Smith. Michelle L. Collins received 98.01%, David C. Kimbell 99.40%, Patricia A. Little 99.07%, George R. Mrkonic 98.39%, Lorna E. Nagler 97.49% and Heidi G. Petz 99.04%.
Who is the company's independent auditor and was the appointment approved?
Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024, ending February 1, 2025, with 92.09% of votes in favor, 7.78% against and 0.13% abstaining.
Did stockholders approve executive compensation?
Yes. In an advisory vote, stockholders approved the company's executive compensation, with 89.19% of votes in favor, 9.43% against and 1.38% abstaining.
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