XCel Brands shareholders approve executive pay, elect directors

Published 12/12/2024, 09:44
XCel Brands shareholders approve executive pay, elect directors

XCel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:XELB), a brand management company specializing in patent ownership and leasing with a market capitalization of $14.9 million, held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Monday, December 10, 2024.

According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently trades below its Fair Value, though it faces significant operational challenges with a weak financial health score. The meeting resulted in the election of six directors, approval of executive compensation, and ratification of the company's independent auditor.

Stockholders elected Robert W. D’Loren, Mark DiSanto, James Fielding, Howard Liebaum, and Deborah Weinswig as directors to serve until the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The election saw D'Loren receive 10,162,383 votes for and 94,160 withheld, with similar support for the other nominees, and approximately 2.2 million broker non-votes for each candidate.

In advisory votes, the compensation of the named executive officers was approved with 10,137,051 votes in favor, 109,373 against, and 10,119 abstentions. Additionally, a three-year frequency for future advisory votes on executive compensation was favored by a significant margin, with 7,019,682 votes for, compared to 39,523 for a two-year frequency and 3,197,338 for annual votes.

The appointment of Marcum LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was ratified with a substantial majority. The proposal received 11,996,871 votes for, 387,895 against, and 108,559 abstentions.

The results from the meeting are based on a press release statement and reflect the shareholders' support for the current management and strategic direction of XCel Brands. The company, headquartered in New York, is known for its focus on the real estate and construction sector and operates under the legal jurisdiction of Delaware.

The outcomes from the stockholders' meeting are expected to guide the company's governance and oversight for the upcoming fiscal year. InvestingPro data reveals concerning trends, including a 53% year-over-year revenue decline and negative EBITDA of $8.61 million.

For deeper insights into XCel Brands' financial health and future prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 US stocks with detailed analysis and actionable intelligence.

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