European Wax Center, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
European Wax Center, Inc. announced that its special meeting of stockholders on May 7, 2026 approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Glow Midco, LLC (the “Merger Agreement”). The transaction calls for Merger Sub Inc. to merge into European Wax Center (the Corporate Merger) and for Merger Sub LLC to merge into EWC Ventures, LLC (Opco) (the LLC Merger), with the Company and Opco to become wholly owned subsidiaries of Parent upon closing. As of the April 1, 2026 record date there were 44,277,746 shares of Class A and 10,519,105 shares of Class B common stock outstanding; 46,485,918 votes (84.83% of outstanding shares) were present in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum. The company reported the Merger Agreement Proposal passed and the Mergers are expected to close on or about May 8, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Details

• Record date (for voting): April 1, 2026; shares outstanding — Class A: 44,277,746; Class B: 10,519,105.
• Votes present/represented: 46,485,918 shares (84.83% of outstanding).
• Merger Agreement Proposal — Statutory Merger Approval votes: For 41,008,435; Against 5,122,714; Abstain 354,769.
• Unaffiliated Stockholders Approval (excludes shares held by General Atlantic affiliates, certain officers and non‑Special Committee directors): For 17,884,892; Against 5,122,714; Abstain 354,769.
• The adjournment proposal was rendered moot and not voted on.

Why It Matters
Shareholders approved the merger, satisfying both the statutory majority and the required approval from unaffiliated stockholders defined in the proxy. If the remaining closing conditions are met, European Wax Center and its Opco will become wholly owned subsidiaries of Glow Midco, completing a change of control. Retail investors should review the company’s definitive proxy (filed April 3, 2026) for the full terms of the merger, including consideration to be received by shareholders and any post-closing effects on trading or shareholder rights.