BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• Brand House Collective, Inc. (TBHC) filed an 8-K on March 17, 2026 reporting that shareholders at a special meeting approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. The company reported a quorum with approximately 14,594,556 shares present or represented (about 65% of shares entitled to vote as of the Jan. 20, 2026 record date). The merger vote was certified by inspector of elections Kenneth V. Franke.

Key Details

• Shares entitled to vote (record date Jan. 20, 2026): 22,461,383.
• Vote to adopt the Merger Agreement (final certified): For 14,159,963; Against 421,085; Abstentions 13,508.
• Disinterested shareholder vote to adopt (final certified): For 5,225,498; Against 421,085; Abstentions 13,508.
• Advisory (non‑binding) vote on merger‑related executive compensation: For 13,732,664; Against 741,403; Abstentions 120,489.
• The Merger is expected to close in April 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of remaining closing conditions.

Why It Matters

• Shareholder approval clears a key regulatory and corporate governance step toward completing the merger with Bed Bath & Beyond. Investors should note the closing is still subject to remaining conditions and timing (expected April 2026). The advisory approval of merger‑related executive compensation is non‑binding but indicates majority shareholder support for the proposed compensation arrangements tied to the transaction.