GameStop Corp. 8-K

What Happened GameStop Corp. (GME) announced on its Form 8-K (filed Jan 7, 2026) that it granted a 100% performance-based nonqualified stock option award (the "CEO Performance Award") to Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman Ryan Cohen. The award was granted on January 6, 2026 and is subject to approval by shareholders at a special meeting. A press release about the grant is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Key Details

• Award type: 100% performance-based nonqualified stock option (the "CEO Performance Award").
• Recipient: Ryan Cohen, CEO and Executive Chairman.
• Grant date and filing: Award granted Jan 6, 2026; press release filed Jan 7, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• Next steps: Company will file and mail a proxy statement for a special meeting where stockholders will vote on approving the award; directors and executive officers may be participants in the solicitation.

Why It Matters This filing signals a major executive compensation action that requires shareholder approval. The proxy statement (when filed) will provide the detailed terms, potential dilution, vesting and performance measures — information investors should review before voting. The 8-K does not disclose full economic terms of the award; investors are urged to read the forthcoming proxy materials and other SEC filings for complete details. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statements and related risk disclosures.