GameStop Corp. 8-K

What Happened
GameStop Corp. (filed 2026-01-08) announced that it entered into a performance-based stock option award with Ryan Cohen, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The option award agreement is attached as an exhibit to the Form 8-K. The company said it will seek shareholder approval of the CEO Performance Award at a Special Meeting and will file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC in connection with that vote.

Key Details

• Awardee: Ryan Cohen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
• Filing date: Form 8-K filed on January 8, 2026.
• Shareholder vote: Company will submit the CEO Performance Award for stockholder approval at a Special Meeting and will file a Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A).
• Solicitation: The company notes this communication may be solicitation material; directors and executive officers may be participants in the solicitation. Copies of the proxy and related filings will be available free at sec.gov and on GameStop’s investor relations site.

Why It Matters
This filing signals a material compensation action for GameStop’s CEO that depends on future performance and requires shareholder approval. Investors should review the forthcoming proxy statement for full details on award terms, performance conditions, and potential dilution or impact on executive incentives before voting or making investment decisions.