8-K
CHEGG, INC (CHGG)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2022
Chegg, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36180 | 20-3237489 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 3990 Freedom Circle | ||
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santa Clara, | California | 95054 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(408) 855-5700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, $0.001 par value per share | CHGG | The New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07 Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On June 1, 2022, Chegg, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, the stockholders voted on the following three proposals, each of which is described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2022, and the amended proxy statement filed on April 27, 2022.
All nominated directors were elected and the other proposals were approved by the required stockholder vote. The final voting results with respect to each proposal are set forth in the following tables.
1.To elect four Class III directors, to serve until the third annual meeting of stockholders following the Meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified or until their resignation or removal:
| Nominee | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bond | 96,212,035 | 2,333,645 | 11,204,344 |
| Marcela Martin | 85,725,362 | 12,820,318 | 11,204,344 |
| Melanie Whelan | 95,970,650 | 2,575,030 | 11,204,344 |
| John (Jed) York | 87,964,491 | 10,581,189 | 11,204,344 |
2.To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid by the Company to our named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2021:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62,458,984 | 19,894,658 | 16,192,038 | 11,204,344 |
3.To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2022:
| For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109,472,634 | 90,201 | 187,189 | — |
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 2, 2022, Chegg, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s board of directors had approved a $1.0 billion increase to the Company’s existing securities repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of the Company’s common stock and/or convertible notes through open market purchases, block trades, and/or privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to 10b5-1 plans, in compliance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, volume, and nature of the repurchases will be determined by the Company’s management, in consultation with the board's Finance Committee, based on the capital needs of the business, market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The repurchase program has no expiration date and will continue until otherwise suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason by our board of directors. The Company currently expects to fund the repurchase program from its existing cash balance and future cash flows from operations.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.01 | Press release issued by Chegg, Inc., dated June 2, 2022 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| CHEGG, INC. |
|---|
| By: /s/ Andrew Brown |
| Andrew Brown |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Date: June 2, 2022
Document
EXHIBIT 99.01
Chegg Announces Increased Authorization of Securities Repurchase Program by $1 Billion
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chegg, Inc. (NYSE: CHGG), the leading student-first connect learning platform, today announced its board of directors has authorized the increase of its previously announced $1 billion securities repurchase program, up to an aggregate of $2 billion of Chegg’s common stock and/or convertible notes, through open market purchases, block trades and/or in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans, in compliance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements. In addition to this increased $1 billion securities repurchase authorization, Chegg has approximately $65 million remaining from its previously announced $1 billion securities repurchase program. The timing, volume, and nature of any repurchases will be determined by Chegg’s management, in consultation with the board’s Finance Committee, based on its evaluation of the capital needs of the business, market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The repurchase program has no expiration date and will continue until otherwise suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason by our board of directors. Chegg currently expects to fund the repurchase program from its existing cash balance and future cash flows from operations.
Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including Chegg’s intention to implement a program to purchase up to $2 billion of Chegg’s common stock and/or convertible notes; the expected timing, volume and nature of such securities repurchase program; the expiration of the program; and the expected source of funding. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements. These include, among others, the market price of Chegg’s common stock prevailing from time to time, the amount of Chegg's cash commitments, the nature of other acquisition or investment opportunities presented to Chegg from time to time, Chegg’s cash flows from operations, general economic conditions, inflation and other factors identified in Chegg’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2022. Additional information will also be set forth in Chegg’s future quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, annual reports on Form 10-K and other filings that we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are subject to material risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Chegg is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
About Chegg
Millions of people all around the world Learn with Chegg. Our mission is to improve learning and learning outcomes by putting students first. We support life-long learners starting with their academic journey and extending into their careers. The Chegg platform provides products and services to support learners to help them better understand their academic course materials, and also provides personal and professional development skills training, to help them achieve their learning goals. Chegg is a publicly held company based in Santa Clara, California and trades on the NYSE under the symbol CHGG. For more information, visit www.chegg.com.
Investor Relations Contact: Tracey Ford, IR@chegg.com
Media Contact: Marc Boxser, Press@chegg.com