PETMED EXPRESS INC 8-K

What Happened
PetMed Express, Inc. (PETS) filed an 8-K on May 21, 2026 announcing its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on August 11, 2026. Because the meeting date was moved more than 30 (and more than 60) days from the 2025 meeting anniversary, prior deadlines in the 2025 proxy statement for shareholder proposals and director nominations no longer apply; new timing rules apply and the company set May 31, 2026 as the deadline for certain submissions.

Key Details

• 2026 Annual Meeting date and format: August 11, 2026 (virtual).
• Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals: must be received at the company’s principal executive offices no later than May 31, 2026 to be included in the 2026 proxy materials. Mail to: PetMed Express, Inc., 420 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
• Proxy access right (Bylaws): a shareholder or group (up to 20) holding at least 3% of outstanding common stock continuously for 3 years may nominate and include in proxy materials up to the greater of two individuals or 20% of the board, subject to Bylaws requirements; proxy-access nomination notices must be received by close of business on May 31, 2026.
• Other outside-Rule-14a-8 proposals and director nomination notices (including information required by Rule 14a-19) must also be received by May 31, 2026 and comply with the Bylaws and applicable law. Adjournments/postponements will not restart these deadlines.

Why It Matters
The filing resets the calendar for shareholder-driven proposals and nominations: retail investors and activist groups who planned to submit proposals or director nominees under the company’s prior proxy timetable must meet the new May 31, 2026 deadlines or risk exclusion. The proxy access provisions give eligible long-term, qualified shareholders a formal route to include nominees in the company’s proxy materials, which can affect board composition discussions. Watch for the definitive proxy statement (Schedule 14A) for full details and exact procedural requirements.