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We acquired the portfolio of Alline salons, giving us the connection to operations and our franchisees and the ability to test and optimize customer and stylist initiatives;
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We stabilized same-store sales and returned to profitable growth; and
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We commenced a relationship with leading customer loyalty and engagement experts.
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Sincerely,
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Michael J. Merriman
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The Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Regis Corporation (referred to as "we," "us," "our," "Regis," and the "Company") will be held on October 28, 2025, commencing at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The Annual Meeting will be conducted completely as a virtual meeting via the Internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/RGS2025. The purposes of the meeting are:
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To elect the five directors listed in this Proxy Statement to serve for a one-year term and until their successors are elected and qualified;
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To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (referred to as the "Say-on-Pay" proposal);
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To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm;
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To approve the Amended and Restated 1991 Contributory Stock Purchase Plan;
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To ratify, on an advisory basis, the extension of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan; and
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To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
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Only holders of record of our common stock at the close of business on September 2, 2025 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. We are providing our proxy materials, which include our Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report, to such holders of record of our common stock beginning on or about September 17, 2025.
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Whether or not you plan to participate in the Annual Meeting, please submit your proxy by telephone or through the Internet in accordance with the voting instructions provided to you. If you requested a paper copy of the proxy card by mail, you may also date, sign, and mail the proxy card in the postage-paid envelope that is provided with your proxy card. Should you nevertheless participate in the Annual Meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote your shares electronically during the Annual Meeting.
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If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker, or other holder of record, you will receive instructions from the record holder that you must follow in order for your shares to be voted. If you plan to vote your shares during the Annual Meeting, you will need the 16-digit control number included on your proxy card or your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. We recommend that you log in at least 15 minutes before the meeting to ensure that you are logged in when the meeting starts.
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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Who We Are
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How We Govern the Company
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Other Governance and Compliance Policies and Practices
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Our Board's Committees
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How Our Directors Are Paid
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Fiscal 2025 Director Compensation Table
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Compensation Discussion and Analysis
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Background
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Executive Summary
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How We Design Executive Pay
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Elements of the Executive Compensation Program in Fiscal 2025
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Governance Policies and Additional Compensation-Related Items
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES
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Summary Compensation Table
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Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal 2025 Year-End
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Pay Versus Performance
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
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ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
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APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1991 CONTRIBUTORY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
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ADVISORY VOTE TO RATIFY THE EXTENSION OF THE TAX BENEFITS PRESERVATION PLAN
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OTHER INFORMATION
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2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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Voting Rights and Requirements
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Proposals of Shareholders
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Annual Report to Shareholders and Form 10-K
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Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
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General
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APPENDIX A: NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
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APPENDIX B: AMENDED AND RESTATED 1991 CONTRIBUTORY STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
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The Board unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the election of each of the director nominees.
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Who We Are
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Lockie
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Founder, Chief Executive
Officer, and Managing Partner of Catalyst Consulting Independent
Director since 2021
Age: 52
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Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Partner of Catalyst Consulting, a boutique advisory firm specializing in growth marketing strategy and digital transformation in the retail, fashion, and direct-to-consumer space since May 2007, where she takes on short-term leadership roles within her clients' organizations, including serving as:
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Chief Executive Officer of RICH Hair Care USA, an affordable luxury haircare company since January 2021
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Chief Growth Officer at Pura Vida, a jewelry retailer, from May 2022 to September 2022
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Head of eCommerce and Digital Operations at Party City, a vertically integrated retailer, from May 2021 to January 2022
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Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer, UNTUCKit, an omnichannel retail brand, from 2018 to April 2021
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Experience assisting companies such as Nike, Lane Bryant, and ANINE BING in areas such as strategy, innovation, technology, digital marketing, analytics, revenue enhancement, and operational improvement
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Led digital transformation efforts, including leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to enhance marketing, stores, ecommerce, supply chain, creative, analytics, finance, and operations
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Experience as an investment banker
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MBA, Harvard Business School
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Lockie serves as a Board Member of the National Academy of Design and she is also the fashion sector co-lead of the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of NYC and co-VP of Programming at the Harvard Business School Club of New York. And, given her passion for the arts, Lockie joined the Friends of Education at the Museum of Modern Art of NYC to support artists from historically under-represented communities. Lockie has also served as an Advisory Board Member to The Beckway Group since 2021.
Lockie founded Catalyst Cares, a nonprofit leveraging the arts to combat poverty and obesity among youth in low-income communities.
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Former Head of Equity
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Age: 70
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Sell-side Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets, from 1989 through 2004, where she provided research coverage on companies in the property casualty and life insurance sectors
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Financial expertise and contributes valuable perspective on the investment analyst community and capital markets
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Ms. Benacci is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is NACD Directorship Certified. She is certified in Cybersecurity Oversight by Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute. She also serves on nonprofit boards benefiting cancer patients and student scholarships.
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Susan
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Chief Operating Officer,
Sphinx Franchise Holdings
Independent
Director since January 2025
Age: 60
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Chief Operations Officer, Sphinx Franchise Holdings, a European Wax Center franchisee, since 2022
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Consultant / Chief Brand Officer, AtYourGate, a start-up airport food delivery company, from 2020 to 2021
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Chief Executive Officer, President & Chief Operating Officer, Elements Massage (part of WellBiz Brand), a massage therapy company, from 2019 to 2020
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Chief Executive Officer & President, QCE LLC (Quiznos), from 2016 to 2018, prior to which she served as U.S. Chief Operations Officer from 2014 to 2016 and Global Chief Marketing Officer from 2011 to 2016
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Chief Marketing Officer, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., from 2007 to 2011
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VP/GM Horizon Organic Dairy, WhiteWave Foods (Dean Foods), 2005 to 2007
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35 years of experience including 20+ years on the franchisor side; nearly three years with a franchisee of a public company leading the day-to-day operations for centers in six states and Washington D.C.
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Experience as a strategist, branding expert, innovation-driver, and operations leader in highly competitive consumer industries
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Currently serves on five boards: Two private (Checkers & Rally's Drive-In Restaurants, Pets Supplies Plus), two public (The One Group Hospitality and Regis Corporation), and a non-profit education organization (St. Mary's Academy). Board experience includes leading CEO searches and providing support on strategic plans, marketing, and supply chain
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MBA, Finance and Marketing, Indiana University
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Author of a 12-book children's series targeting reluctant readers called Under the Couch (published 2021-2024)
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Michael
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Founder of Granite
Stairway Advisors LLC Independent Director since 2021 Age: 57
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Founder of Granite Stairway Advisors LLC, an executive consulting services firm, since July 2020
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Co-founder and partner of Apex Perspectives, LLC, a consulting firm, from June 2020 to February 2023
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President, MINDBODY, Inc., a technology platform for the fitness, beauty, and wellness service industries, from June 2017 until its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in April 2019
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President, Blue Jeans Network, Inc., a cloud-based video communications company, from November 2015 to February 2017
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President, PunchTab, Inc., an engagement and insights platform, from September 2014 until its acquisition by Walmart Labs in September 2015
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Expertise in creating global scale, building connected teams, market category leadership, and enterprise value
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Senior marketing positions at SeeBeyond and SeeCommerce
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Mike is passionate about helping kids understand the power of giving. His family has developed an annual fundraiser partnering with the Santa Barbara Triathlon for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to raise awareness of hunger issues facing children. He also developed and launched the Saturday Family Day program targeting youth volunteers. To date, 1,000+ children have participated.
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Michael J.
Merriman
Consumer Products
Consultant
Independent
Director since 2011
Chair of the Board
Age: 69
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Consumer Products Consultant, since 2008
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Operating Advisor at Resilience Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, from 2008 to 2017
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Chief Executive Officer, The Lamson & Sessions Co., from November 2006 until sale in November 2007
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SVP & Chief Financial Officer, American Greetings Corporation, from September 2005 to November 2006
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President & CEO, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., from 1995 to 2004
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Chief Financial Officer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., from 1992 to 1995
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Audit Partner, Arthur Andersen & Co., from 1990 to 1992
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Public company CEO leadership experience
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Consumer product sales and marketing direct to consumer, as well as to big box retailers including Walmart
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M&A experience including the sale of both public and private companies
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Public accounting experience
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Michael was named CEO of Royal Appliance Manufacturing at 39, after joining the company as CFO three years earlier.
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Nordson Corporation (since 2008)
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OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (2008 - 2020)
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Invacare Corporation (2014 - 2018, 2022 - 2023)
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American Greetings Corporation (2006 - 2013)
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RC2 Corporation (2004 - 2011)
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The Audit Committee discusses and approves policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. The Audit Committee oversees the management of financial risks and monitors management's responsibility to identify, assess, and manage risks. The Audit Committee is also responsible for overseeing risks relating to cybersecurity.
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The Compensation Committee is responsible for overseeing our executive compensation programs and reviewing risks relating to our overall compensation plans and arrangements.
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee manages risks associated with potential conflicts of interest pursuant to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code of Ethics") and reviews governance and compliance issues with a view to managing associated risks.
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While each Board committee is responsible for regularly reviewing, evaluating, and overseeing the management of such risks, the Board is regularly informed of such risks through committee reports. In addition, the Board and the Board committees receive regular reports from the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Executive and Senior Vice Presidents, and other personnel with roles in managing risks. The Compensation Committee is also advised by its independent compensation consultant, which periodically reviews the risks relating to the Company's compensation practices. The Company's leadership team meets with the legal department and head of Internal Audit to discuss and evaluate risks applicable to the Company.
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High professional and personal ethics and values;
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A strong record of significant leadership and meaningful accomplishments in his or her field;
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The ability to think strategically;
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An annual cash retainer of $70,000, which is paid quarterly;
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An annual cash retainer of $40,000 for the Chair of the Board;
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An annual grant of RSUs valued at $68,000 for non-employee directors; and
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Lockie Andrews
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70,000
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68,000
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138,000
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Nancy Benacci
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83,043
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68,000
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151,043
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David J. Grissen3
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24,538
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24,538
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Mark S. Light
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82,500
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68,000
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150,500
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Susan Lintonsmith4
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32,278
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63,434
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95,712
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Michael Mansbach
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70,000
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68,000
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138,000
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Michael J. Merriman
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103,043
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102,000
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205,043
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M. Ann Rhoades
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85,000
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68,000
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153,000
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Values expressed represent the aggregate grant date fair value of stock awards, as computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, based on the closing stock price on the grant date. See Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 for a description of the assumptions used in calculating these amounts.
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Annual grants of RSUs were made to the directors on November 25, 2024.
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Mr. Grissen's service on the Board concluded at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.
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Ms. Lintonsmith joined the Board effective January 15, 2025, and she received a pro-rated grant of RSUs on such date.
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Aggregate Stock Awards
Outstanding as of 06/30/25
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Aggregate Option Awards
Outstanding as of 06/30/25
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Lockie Andrews
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3,200
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4,500
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Nancy Benacci
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3,200
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2,182
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David J. Grissen
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Mark S. Light
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3,200
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4,500
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Susan Lintonsmith
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2,752
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Michael Mansbach
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3,200
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4,500
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Michael J. Merriman
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4,800
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4,500
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M. Ann Rhoades
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3,200
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4,500
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Create Community. Connect and collaborate with all your partners. Share the challenges as much as you celebrate the wins.
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Be Brave. Dream big and courageously challenge the status quo.
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Own It. You are empowered. Take responsibility and own your role and your results.
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Name
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Period of Employment
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Jim B. Lain
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Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Brand Operations - Supercuts and Cost Cutters
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November 2013 - July 2020;
November 2020 - present1
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Kersten D. Zupfer
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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February 2007 - present
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Matthew Doctor
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Former President and Chief Executive Officer
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February 2021 - August 20252
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Mr. Lain was appointed the Company's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. For fiscal 2025, Mr. Lain served as the Company's Executive Vice President, Brand Operations - Supercuts and Cost Cutters.
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Mr. Doctor resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 30, 2025, but remained a part-time employee through August 31, 2025.
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Element
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Form
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Metric
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Performance Period
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Objective
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Base Salary
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Cash
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Fixed
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N/A
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Provide a base level of compensation for executive talent.
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Short Term Incentives (Annual Incentive Compensation ("AIC") and Discretionary Bonuses)
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Cash
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Variable compensation component based on performance against financial goals and assessment of individual metrics
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1 year
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Motivate executives to meet and exceed objectives aligned with our strategic plan
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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")
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Equity
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Time-based vesting in equal annual installments
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3 years
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Align interests of our executives with those of our shareholders through equity ownership
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Executive Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan ("Cash LTIP")
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Cash
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Variable compensation component based on achievement of growth in the Company's Adjusted EBITDA
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3 years
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Motivate executives to achieve performance metrics to promote long-term financial success
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Achieving our desired competitive position will occur over time and will consider not only the total program value, but also the reward vehicles that are used (i.e., performance-based incentives versus fixed benefits).
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Moving toward the market median will consider our size and performance relative to an applicable peer group to ensure that targeted compensation is appropriately calibrated and that realizable compensation is consistent with absolute and relative performance.
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For fiscal 2025, the Compensation Committee set challenging annual incentive performance expectations related to achieving target Adjusted EBITDA and growing System Wide Sales ("SWS").
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The Compensation Committee also adopted the Cash LTIP in fiscal 2025, which is intended to reward achievement of the Company's Adjusted EBITDA goals over a three year period.
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Following shareholder approval of an increase in shares under our equity compensation plan in November 2024, the Compensation Committee approved the grant of RSUs to executives, the value of which will depend on our stock price at the time of vesting.
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to determine and approve, or make recommendations to the Board with respect to, the compensation of all executives; and
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to consider and recommend the structure of, and changes to, our incentive compensation, equity-based plans, and benefit programs.
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Name
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Base Salary at June 30, 2024 (Annualized)
($)
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Base Salary at June 30, 2025 (Annualized)
($)
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Increase/(Decrease)
(%)
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Jim B. Lain
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425,000
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425,000
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-
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Kersten D. Zupfer
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425,000
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425,000
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-
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Matthew Doctor
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600,000
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600,000
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-
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Name
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Target AIC (as a Percentage (%) of Salary)
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Target AIC
($)
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Jim B. Lain
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70
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297,500
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Kersten D. Zupfer
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70
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297,500
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Matthew Doctor
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125
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750,000
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Performance Measure
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Weighting1
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Performance Goal2
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Description
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Award Multiplier
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Actual Result
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Achievement as a % of Total AIC Target
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Company Performance Goal (Adjusted EBITDA calculated as described above)
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80% of Total AIC
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Threshold
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Adjusted EBITDA less than $26.6 million
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-
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Adjusted EBITDA = $32.7 million
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76%
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Target
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Adjusted EBITDA equal to $34.06 million
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100%
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Maximum
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Adjusted EBITDA greater than $34.06 million
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No Max
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20% of Total AIC
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Threshold
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SWS less than $1.128 billion
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-
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SWS = $1.105 billion
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0%
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Target/Maximum
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SWS greater than or equal to $1.145 billion
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100%
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1
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Weighting percentage is a percentage of the total AIC target.
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EBITDA achievement multiplier to be determined as a percentage of EBITDA Target (dividing Actual EBITDA by Target EBITDA). For the SWS measure, if the measured amount achieved is between certain of the performance goals, the award multiplier will be determined through linear interpolation.
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NEO
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Calculated
AIC %
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Total AIC
Payout
($)
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Jim B. Lain
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76%
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226,100
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Kersten D. Zupfer
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76%
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226,100
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Matthew Doctor
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76%
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570,000
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Compensation Practice
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Regis Policy
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Independent Compensation
Committee
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Our Compensation Committee is composed solely of directors who are independent under the standards of the SEC and the Nasdaq, including the higher standards applicable to Compensation Committee members.
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Clawback Policy
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We updated our compensation clawback policy prior to December 1, 2023 to comply with the SEC and stock exchange listing standards. The policy provides for recovery of certain erroneously awarded compensation received by our Section 16 officers in the event of an accounting restatement due to material non-compliance with any financial reporting requirement, as described in more detail below.
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Limited Severance Benefits
and Perks
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We have benchmarked and implemented market severance terms (generally, base salary plus bonus, including after a change in control), while retaining our "double trigger" structure.
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No Tax Gross-Ups
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We do not provide tax gross-ups on perquisites or "golden parachute" payments.
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Stock Ownership Guidelines
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We have meaningful stock ownership guidelines for our executives, discussed in more detail below.
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Independent Compensation
Consultant
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Pay Governance LLC has advised our independent Compensation Committee since fiscal 2018.
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Risk Assessment
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We consider risk in our compensation programs and periodically conduct a risk assessment, which is led by our independent compensation consultant.
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Annual Say-on-Pay Vote
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Every year, we offer our shareholders the opportunity to cast an advisory vote on our executive compensation.
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No Repricing or Exchange of
Underwater Options/SARs
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Our plan prohibits the repricing or exchange of underwater stock options and stock appreciation rights without shareholder approval.
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Chief Executive Officer-3x annual base salary
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Executive Vice President-2x annual base salary
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Senior Vice President-1x annual base salary
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Name and
Principal Position
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Fiscal
Year
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Salary1
($)
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Bonus2
($)
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Stock
Awards3
($)
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Option
Awards
($)
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Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation4
($)
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All Other
Compensation5
($)
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Total
($)
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Jim B. Lain
Interim President and
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President,
Brand Operations -
Supercuts and Cost
Cutters6
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2025
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425,000
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-
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121,500
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-
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359,812
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40,183
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946,495
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Kersten D. Zupfer
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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2025
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457,000
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71,400
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121,500
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-
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359,812
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492
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1,010,204
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2024
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457,000
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-
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-
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-
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264,775
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328
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722,103
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Matthew Doctor
Former President and
Chief Executive Officer7
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2025
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600,000
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-
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371,250
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-
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570,000
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45,555
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1,586,805
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2024
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600,000
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532,500
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-
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-
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667,500
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42,007
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1,842,007
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1
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As to Ms. Zupfer, this value includes amounts provided in the form of a modest perquisite allowance of approximately $32,000, which primarily covers an automobile allowance. The entire allowance is paid to Ms. Zupfer regardless of whether she spends the entire amount on automobile expenses and, therefore, is reported as base salary; however, the allowance amount is not included as base salary for purposes of determining other compensation and benefits amounts.
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2
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The amount for 2025 represents a discretionary acquisition recognition bonus for Ms. Zupfer for the critical role she played in the successful acquisition of Alline.
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3
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Values expressed represent the aggregate grant date fair value of stock awards, as computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, based on the closing stock price on the grant date. See Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 for a description of the assumptions used in calculating these amounts.
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The amounts for fiscal 2025 represent (i) amounts earned pursuant to AIC awards under the Short Term Plan as described more fully under the heading "Short Term Incentive Decisions for Fiscal 2025" in the CD&A section of this Proxy Statement as follows: $226,100 for Mr. Lain; $226,100 for Ms. Zupfer; and $570,000 for Mr. Doctor; and (ii) amounts earned pursuant to the Cash LTIP as described more fully under the heading "Long Term Incentive Decisions for Fiscal 2025" in the CD&A section of this Proxy Statement for performance in fiscal 2025, to be paid in later years as follows: $133,712 for Mr. Lain and Ms. Zupfer. Mr. Doctor forfeited his Cash LTIP award upon his resignation of employment pursuant to the terms of the Cash LTIP.
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The following table sets forth All Other Compensation amounts by type:
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Name
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Company Match and Profit-
Sharing Contributiona
($)
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Total All Other
Compensationb
($)
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Jim B. Lain
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25,000
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40,183
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Kersten D. Zupfer
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-
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492
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Matthew Doctor
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25,000
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45,555
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a
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The Company matches the NEOs' contributions into its retirement savings plans up to $25,000 per calendar year.
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The Total All Other Compensation amounts include perquisites, which primarily relate to medical benefits, including the reimbursement of co-pay and other out-of-pocket expenses for Mr. Lain of $13,846 and Mr. Doctor of $19,043.
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6
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Mr. Lain was not an NEO for fiscal 2024 and served as Executive Vice President, Brand Operations - Supercuts and Cost Cutters of the Company for fiscal 2025.
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Mr. Doctor served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from May 5, 2022 to June 30, 2025.
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If a participant's employment is terminated (i) due to death or disability, (ii) due to retirement, (iii) by the Company without Cause (as defined in 2018 Plan), or (iv) by the Company without Cause or by the participant for Good Reason (as defined in the award agreement), if applicable, in either case within 12 months following a Change in Control (as defined in the 2018 Plan), then a pro-rated amount of the stock options will vest.
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If a participant's employment is terminated on or after the second anniversary of the grant date due to (i) the participant's retirement (which is defined to mean termination at age 62 or after age 55 with 15 years or more of continuous service) or (ii) termination without Cause by the Company, then a pro-rated amount of the matching RSUs will vest.
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"Cause" means (a) a felony conviction under any federal or state statute that is materially detrimental to the financial interests of the Company, or willful non-performance by the employee of his or her material employment duties other than by reason of his or her physical or mental incapacity after reasonable written notice to the employee and reasonable opportunity (not less than 30 days) to cease such non-performance; or (b) the employee willfully engaging in fraud or gross misconduct that is materially detrimental to the financial interests of the Company.
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any person is or becomes the beneficial owner of 49% or more of either (a) the Outstanding Common Stock or (b) the Outstanding Voting Securities, except for an acquisition by an entity resulting from a Business Combination; provided that, a Change in Control shall not occur if a person becomes the beneficial owner of 49% or more of the Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities solely as the result of a change in the aggregate number of shares of Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities since the last date on which such person acquired beneficial ownership of any shares of common stock or voting securities (provided further, however, that if a person becomes the beneficial owner of 49% or more of the Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities by reason of such change in the aggregate number of shares of Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities and thereafter becomes the beneficial owner of any additional shares of Common Stock or voting securities (other than pursuant to a dividend or distribution paid or made by the Company on the Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities or pursuant to a split or subdivision of the Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities), then a Change in Control shall occur unless upon becoming the beneficial owner of such additional shares of common stock or voting securities such person does not beneficially own more than 49% of the Outstanding Common Stock or Outstanding Voting Securities);
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consummation of a Business Combination, unless immediately following such Business Combination, (i) all or substantially all of the beneficial owners of the Outstanding Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of voting stock (or comparable voting equity interests) of the surviving or acquiring entity resulting from such Business Combination (including such beneficial ownership of an entity that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company's assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries), in substantially the same proportions (as compared to the other beneficial owners of the Company's voting stock immediately prior to such Business Combination) as their beneficial ownership of the Company's voting stock immediately prior to such Business Combination and (ii) no person beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 49% or more of the voting power of the outstanding voting stock (or comparable equity interests) of the surviving or acquiring entity (other than a direct or indirect parent entity of the surviving or acquiring entity, that, after giving effect to the Business Combination, beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 100% of the outstanding voting stock (or comparable equity interests) of the surviving or acquiring entity); or
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the Incumbent Board has ceased for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof, provided that, any person becoming a director subsequent to the effective date whose election, or nomination for election by the Company's stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the directors comprising the Incumbent Board shall be, for purposes of the 2018 Plan, considered as though such person were a member of the Incumbent Board;
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"Good Reason" means the occurrence, without the express written consent of the employee, of any of the following:
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•
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any material diminution in the nature of the employee's authority, duties, or responsibilities;
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•
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any reduction by the Company in the employee's base salary then in effect or target bonus percentage, other than an across-the-board reduction of not more than 10% that applies to all other similarly situated employees of the Company; or
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•
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following a Change in Control, failure by the Company to continue in effect (without substitution of a substantially equivalent plan or a plan of substantially equivalent value) any compensation plan, bonus, or incentive plan, stock purchase plan, stock option plan, life insurance plan, health plan, disability plan, or other benefit plan or arrangement in which the employee is then participating;
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Option Awards
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Stock Awards
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Name
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Award Type
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Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable
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Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable
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Option
Exercise
Price
($)
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Option
Expiration
Date
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Number
of Shares
or Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
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Market Value
of Shares
or Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
($)
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Jim B. Lain
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RSU
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5,4001
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121,500
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Stock Option
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3,7492
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1,876
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30.40
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8/26/2032
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Cash-settled SAR
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3,7492
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|
|
1,876
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|
30.40
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8/26/2032
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Stock Option
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5,0003
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-
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55.20
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11/5/2031
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Cash-settled SAR
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5,0003
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-
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|
|
55.20
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11/5/2031
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Kersten D. Zupfer
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RSU
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5,4001
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121,500
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||||
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Stock Option
|
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|
3,7492
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1,876
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30.40
|
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|
8/26/2032
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|||||
|
Cash-settled SAR
|
|
|
3,7492
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|
|
1,876
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|
30.40
|
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|
8/26/2032
|
|
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|
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|
|||||
|
Stock Option
|
|
|
5,6253
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
55.20
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|
|
11/5/2031
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|
Cash-settled SAR
|
|
|
5,6253
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|
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-
|
|
|
55.20
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|
11/5/2031
|
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Stock-settled SAR
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|
|
5694
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
216.80
|
|
|
8/31/2025
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SPMP RSU
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1,2635
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29,049
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Matthew Doctor6
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RSU
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16,5001
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371,250
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Stock Option
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43,7507
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-
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25.20
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5/5/2032
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Stock Option
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5,6253
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-
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55.20
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11/5/2031
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Cash-settled SAR
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5,6253
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-
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55.20
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11/5/2031
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1
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Award vests in equal installments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, which was November 22, 2024. Mr. Doctor's award was forfeited upon termination of his employment on August 31, 2025.
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2
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Award vests in equal installments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, which was August 26, 2022.
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3
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Award vested as to 20% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was November 5, 2021, and 20% of the shares on the second anniversary of the grant date, and vested as to 60% of the shares on the third anniversary of the grant date.
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4
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Award fully vested on August 31, 2018.
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5
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Award cliff vests on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant, which was December 21, 2020.
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6
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In connection with termination of Mr. Doctor's employment on August 31, 2025, following his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 30, 2025, his unvested restricted stock units forfeited and his exercisable stock options and cash-settled SARs will expire on November 30, 2025.
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7
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Award vested as to 20% of the shares on the first anniversary of the grant date, which was May 5, 2022, and vested as to 20% of the shares on the second anniversary of the grant date and 60% of the shares on the third anniversary of the grant date.
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Summary
Compensation
Table Total for
CEO(1)
($)
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Compensation
Actually Paid
to CEO(1)(2)
($)
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Average Summary
Compensation
Table for Other
NEOs(1)
($)
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Average
Compensation Actually Paid to Other NEOs (1)(2)
($)
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Value of Initial
Fixed $100
Investment
Based on:
Total
Shareholder
Return(3)
($)
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Net Income
(Loss)
($ in
thousands)
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2025
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1,586,805
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1,395,973
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978,350
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878,728
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103
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123,536
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2024
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1,842,007
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1,799,593
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729,285
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693,551
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106
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91,060
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2023
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1,938,862
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2,087,345
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994,449
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966,470
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103
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(7,385)
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1
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Our NEOs were:
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Year
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CEO
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Other NEOs
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2025
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Matthew Doctor
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Kersten D. Zupfer, Jim B. Lain
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2024
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Matthew Doctor
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Kersten D. Zupfer, John C. Davi
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2023
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Matthew Doctor
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Kersten D. Zupfer, John C. Davi
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2
|
None of our NEOs participate in a pension plan; therefore, no adjustment from the Summary Compensation Table total related to pension value was made. A reconciliation of Total Compensation from the Summary Compensation Table (referred to below as "SCT") to Compensation Actually Paid to our CEO and our Other NEOs (as an average) is shown below:
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2025
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|
Adjustments
|
|
|
CEO
($)
|
|
|
Average
of Other
NEOs
($)
|
|
|
Total Compensation from SCT
|
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|
1,586,805
|
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|
978,350
|
|
|
(Subtraction): SCT amounts for Stock Awards and Option Awards
|
|
|
(371,250)
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|
(121,500)
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Addition: Fair value at end of fiscal 2025 of awards granted during fiscal 2025 that are outstanding and unvested at the end of fiscal 2025
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367,950
|
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120,420
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|
Addition (Subtraction): The difference between the fair value of awards from the end of fiscal 2024 to the end of fiscal 2025 which were granted in any fiscal year prior to fiscal 2025 that are outstanding and unvested at the end of fiscal 2025
|
|
|
0
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(11,769)
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|
Addition: Vesting date fair value of awards granted and vesting during fiscal 2025
|
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-
|
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-
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Addition (Subtraction): The difference between the fair value of awards from the end of fiscal 2024 to the vesting date for awards granted in any fiscal year prior to fiscal 2025 for which vesting conditions were satisfied as of the end of fiscal 2025
|
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(187,532)
|
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|
(86,773)
|
|
|
(Subtraction): Fair value at end of fiscal 2024 of awards granted in any fiscal year prior to fiscal 2025 that fail to meet the applicable vesting conditions in fiscal 2025
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Addition: Dividends or other earnings paid on stock or option awards in fiscal 2025 prior to vesting if not otherwise included in the SCT amount for fiscal 2025
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Compensation Actually Paid (as calculated)
|
|
|
1,395,973
|
|
|
878,728
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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3
|
Total shareholder return as calculated based on a fixed investment of one hundred dollars in Company stock measured from the market close on June 30, 2022 (the last trading day of fiscal 2022) through and including the end of the fiscal year for each year reported in the table.
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Total shareholder return in the above chart reflects the cumulative return of $100 as if invested in our Company stock on June 30, 2022, including reinvestment of any dividends.
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Plan Category
|
|
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Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
|
|
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Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
|
|
|
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance under equity
compensation plans
|
|
|
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders1
|
|
|
228,129
|
|
|
$ 77.91
|
|
|
250,8102
|
|
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
|
|
|
50,0003
|
|
|
$223.00
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
278,129
|
|
|
$ 87.14
|
|
|
250,810
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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1
|
Includes shares granted through stock options, stock-settled SARs, restricted stock awards, RSUs, and PSUs under the 2004 Long Term Plan, 2016 Long Term Plan, and 2018 Plan. Information regarding the stock-based compensation plans is included in Notes 1 and 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025.
|
2
|
The Company's 2018 Plan provides for the issuance of a maximum of 415,915 shares of the Company's common stock through stock options, SARs, restricted stock, or RSUs. As of June 30, 2025, there are 228,988 shares available for future issuance under the 2018 Plan and 21,822 shares available for issuance under the Company's Stock Purchase Plan.
|
3
|
Consists of stock-settled SARs granted to Hugh Sawyer, the Company's former President and Chief Executive Officer, under the applicable stock exchange inducement grant exception to the rules for shareholder approval of equity plans in connection with the commencement of his employment with the Company.
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Upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board, the Board unanimously recommends that you vote FORthe approval of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.
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Upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board, the Board unanimously recommends that you vote FORratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.
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The Board unanimously recommends that you vote FORapproval of the Amended and Restated 1991 Contributory Stock Purchase Plan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
•
|
Increase in the number for shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the Purchase Plan from 227,500 (after taking into account the Reverse Stock Split) to 377,500;
|
•
|
Simplify the administration of the Purchase Plan by designating the Compensation Committee as the plan administrator;
|
•
|
Limit the maximum dollar amount each participant may contribute to the Purchase Plan to $20,000 each calendar year; and
|
•
|
Remove the $14,000,000 limit on the maximum lifetime amount we may contribute to the Purchase Plan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Board unanimously recommends that you vote FORratification of the extension of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan.
|
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•
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Payment of compensation by the Company to a related party for the related party's service to the Company as a director, officer or employee;
|
•
|
Transactions available to all employees or all shareholders of the Company on the same terms;
|
•
|
Transactions that, when aggregated with the amount of all other transactions between the Company and the related party or any entity in which the related party has an interest, involve less than $10,000 in a fiscal year; and
|
•
|
Transactions in the ordinary course of the Company's business at the same prices and on the same terms as are made available to customers of the Company generally.
|
•
|
Whether the terms are fair to the Company;
|
•
|
Whether the transaction is material to the Company;
|
•
|
The role the related party has played in arranging the related party transaction;
|
•
|
The structure of the related party transaction; and
|
•
|
The interests of all related parties in the related party transaction.
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Name of Beneficial Owner or Identity of Group
|
|
|
Number of Shares Beneficially
Owned1,2 (#)
|
|
|
Percent of Class (%)
|
|
|||
|
More than 5% Shareholders
|
|
|
The TCW Group, Inc., on behalf of the TCW Business Unit3
|
|
|
349,222
|
|
|
14.3
|
|
|
Named Executive Officers
|
|
|
Jim B. Lain
|
|
|
14,413
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
Kersten D. Zupfer
|
|
|
16,163
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
Matthew Doctor
|
|
|
52,459
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
|||
|
Directors and
Nominees:
|
|
|
Lockie Andrews
|
|
|
9,841
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
Nancy Benacci
|
|
|
5,382
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
Mark S. Light
|
|
|
12,726
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
Susan Lintonsmith
|
|
|
2,752
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
Michael Mansbach
|
|
|
9,887
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
Michael J. Merriman
|
|
|
15,340
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
M. Ann Rhoades
|
|
|
12,153
|
|
|
*
|
|
|||
|
All current executive officers, directors, and director nominees as a group (12 persons)4
|
|
|
122,165
|
|
|
4.8
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
*
|
less than 1%
|
1
|
Includes the following shares not currently outstanding but deemed beneficially owned because of the right to acquire them pursuant to restricted stock units that vest within 60 days or have vested but have not yet been distributed: 5,341 shares for Ms. Andrews, 3,200 shares for Ms. Benacci, 8,226 shares for Mr. Light, 2,752 shares for Ms. Lintonsmith, 5,387 shares for Mr. Mansbach, 10,340 shares for Mr. Merriman, and 7,653 shares for Ms. Rhoades.
|
2
|
Includes the following shares not currently outstanding but deemed beneficially owned because of the right to acquire them pursuant to stock options that are exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days: 10,625 shares for Mr. Lain, 49,375 shares for Mr. Doctor, 11,250 shares for Ms. Zupfer, 4,500 shares for Ms. Andrews, 2,182 shares for Ms. Benacci, 4,500 shares for Mr. Light, 4,500 shares for Mr. Mansbach, 4,500 shares for Mr. Merriman, 4,500 shares for Ms. Rhoades, and 17,500 shares for the Company's other executive officers.
|
3
|
Based on information in a Schedule 13G filed by The TCW Group, Inc., on behalf of the TCW Business Unit ("TCW") on October 11, 2024, TCW reported sole voting power over no shares, shared voting power over 349,322 shares, sole dispositive power over no shares, and shared dispositive power over 349,322 shares. The address for TCW is 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.
|
4
|
See footnotes 1 and 2 for information regarding the nature of certain indirect and deemed ownership of the shares included in this amount.
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•
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By Internet: You can vote via the Internet by following the instructions on the Notice or by accessing, before the meeting, www.proxyvote.com or, during the meeting, www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/RGS2025 and following the instructions contained on that website;
|
•
|
By Telephone: In the United States and Canada, you can vote by telephone by following the instruction in the Notice or by calling 1-800-690-6903 and following the instructions; or
|
•
|
By Proxy: You can vote by mail by requesting a full packet of proxy materials be sent to your home address. Upon receipt of the materials, you may fill out the enclosed proxy card and return it per the instructions on the card.
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Proposal
|
|
|
Vote Required
|
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Voting
Options
|
|
|
Board
Recommendation1
|
|
|
Broker
Discretionary
Voting Allowed2
|
|
|
Impact of
Abstention
|
|
|
Item 1
Election of the five director nominees listed in this Proxy Statement
|
|
|
Majority of votes cast "FOR" must exceed "AGAINST" votes3
|
|
|
"FOR" "AGAINST" "ABSTAIN"
|
|
|
"FOR"
|
|
|
No
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
Item 2
Advisory "Say-on-Pay" vote
|
|
|
We will consider our shareholders to have approved this advisory proposal if the votes cast "FOR" exceed the votes cast "AGAINST"4
|
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"FOR" "AGAINST" "ABSTAIN"
|
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"FOR"
|
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No
|
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None
|
|
|
Item 3
Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm
|
|
|
Majority of votes present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on this item of business or, if greater, the vote required is a majority of the voting power of the minimum number of shares entitled to vote that would constitute a quorum at the Annual Meeting
|
|
|
"FOR" "AGAINST" "ABSTAIN"
|
|
|
"FOR"
|
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
"AGAINST"
|
|
|
Item 4
Approval of the Amended and Restated 1991 Contributory Stock Purchase Plan
|
|
|
Majority of votes present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on this item of business or, if greater, the vote required is a majority of the voting power of the minimum number of shares entitled to vote that would constitute a quorum at the Annual Meeting
|
|
|
"FOR" "AGAINST" "ABSTAIN"
|
|
|
"FOR"
|
|
|
No
|
|
|
"AGAINST"
|
|
|
Item 5
Advisory ratification of the extension of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan
|
|
|
We will consider our shareholders to have approved this advisory proposal if the votes cast "FOR" exceed the votes cast "AGAINST"5
|
|
|
"FOR" "AGAINST" "ABSTAIN"
|
|
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"FOR"
|
|
|
No
|
|
|
None
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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1
|
If you are a registered holder and you sign and submit your proxy card without indicating your voting instructions, your shares will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendation.
|
2
|
A broker non-vote will not count as a vote for or against Items 2 and 5. For Items 3 and 4, a broker non-vote will have no effect unless a majority of the voting power of the minimum number of shares entitled to vote that would constitute a quorum at the Annual Meeting is required in order to approve the item, then a broker non-vote will have the same effect as a vote "AGAINST."
|
3
|
In an uncontested election of directors at which a quorum is present, if any nominee for director receives a greater number of votes "AGAINST" his or her election than votes "FOR" such election, our Corporate Governance Guidelines require that such person must promptly tender his or her resignation to the Board following certification of the shareholder vote. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines further provide that the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will then consider the tendered resignation and make a recommendation to the Board as to whether to accept or reject the tendered resignation. The Board will act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's recommendation, and publicly disclose its decision regarding the tendered resignation and the rationale behind the decision within 90 days from the date of the election. The nominee who tendered his or her resignation will not participate in the Board decisions. Cumulative voting in the election of directors is not permitted.
|
4
|
The advisory Say-on-Pay vote is not binding on us; however, we will consider the shareholders to have approved the compensation of our named executive officers if the number of shares voted "FOR" the proposal exceeds the number of shares voted "AGAINST" the proposal.
|
5
|
The advisory vote to ratify the extension of the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan is not binding on us; however, we will consider the shareholders to have approved the extension if the number of shares voted "FOR" the proposal exceeds the number of shares voted "AGAINST" the proposal.
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Twelve Months Ended
June 30, 2025
|
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|
|
Consolidated
|
|
Consolidated reported net income, as reported (U.S. GAAP)
|
|
|
$ 123,536
|
Interest expense, as reported
|
|
|
20,252
|
Income taxes, as reported
|
|
|
(115,496)
|
Depreciation and amortization, as reported
|
|
|
2,966
|
Long-lived asset impairment, as reported
|
|
|
352
|
EBITDA (as defined above)
|
|
|
$31,610
|
|
|
|
|
Professional fees and legal settlements
|
|
|
1,436
|
Severance
|
|
|
2,758
|
Lease liability benefit
|
|
|
(289)
|
Lease termination fees
|
|
|
849
|
Non-recurring, non-operating income
|
|
|
(225)
|
Stock compensation expense
|
|
|
1,940
|
Gain on discontinued operations
|
|
|
(6,504)
|
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measure
|
|
|
$31,575
|
Other adjustments for Short Term Plan incentive plan payouts, net1
|
|
|
1,159
|
Adjusted EBITDA, further adjusted as described above
|
|
|
$32,734
|
|
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|
|
1
|
For purposes of AIC payouts under the Short Term Plan, the Compensation Committee calculates Adjusted EBITDA by also excluding expenses for AIC and discretionary bonus payouts and stock-based compensation. In addition, as a result of the acquisition of the Alline salons during the year, which was not expected when the original performance metrics were set, the Compensation Committee approved achievement of the metrics to neutralize for the impact of the Alline acquisition. As a result, in addition to excluding the AIC and discretionary bonus payouts and stock-based compensation expense, the EBITDA impact from the Alline acquisition was also excluded.
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1.1
|
PURPOSE
|
1.2
|
TERM OF PLAN
|
(a)
|
When all shares reserved for issuance under the Plan have been purchased; or
|
(b)
|
At any time after the giving of 30 days' notice by the Company.
|
2.1
|
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR
|
2.2
|
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
|
2.3
|
POWERS AND DUTIES
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2.4
|
INDEMNIFICATION
|
2.5
|
LIABILITY
|
3.1
|
ELIGIBILITY
|
3.2
|
CONTINUOUS SERVICE
|
3.3
|
LEGAL PROHIBITIONS
|
4.1
|
ENROLLMENT PERIOD
|
B-2 |
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4.2
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APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION
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4.3
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DATE OF PARTICIPATION
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4.4
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EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS
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4.5
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CHANGES IN PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
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4.6
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COMPANY CONTRIBUTIONS
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2025 PROXY STATEMENT | B-3
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4.7
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AGENCY
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4.8
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TERMINATION OF PARTICIPATION
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4.9
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REFUND REQUESTS
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4.10
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PLAN TERMINATION
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B-4 |
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5.1
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ACCOUNT
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5.2
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PURCHASES
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5.3
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ALLOCATION OF STOCK PURCHASED
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5.4
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REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS
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5.5
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DISTRIBUTION OF ACCOUNT
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2025 PROXY STATEMENT | B-5
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5.6
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DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY.
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5.7
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RIGHTS NOT TRANSFERABLE
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6.1
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
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6.2
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COMPANY RIGHTS
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6.3
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AMENDMENT OF THE PLAN
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6.4
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NO RIGHT TO CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
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6.5
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GOVERNING LAW
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6.6
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SEVERABILITY
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B-6 |
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6.7
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DATE OF ADOPTION
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6.8
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AGREEMENT TO BIND HEIRS
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6.9
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WITHHOLDING TAXES
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6.10
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QUALIFICATION
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6.11
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ADJUSTMENTS
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2025 PROXY STATEMENT | B-7
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS