FOSL 8-K
Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL)
8-K
2026-07-20
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July 20, 2026
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): July 20, 2026
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On July 20, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Fossil Group, Inc. (the “Company”) set the date of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) for October 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The Board also established August 3, 2026 as the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the 2026 Annual Meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. The location of the 2026 Annual Meeting will be specified in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Pursuant to the Company’s Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), the Company is providing its stockholders with the deadlines for stockholder proposals and director nominations for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The deadlines for submitting stockholder proposals and director nominations pursuant to the Bylaws, as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2025, no longer apply.
Stockholders submitting proposals or director nominations under the Bylaws must provide written notice to the Company’s Secretary at its principal executive offices at 901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas 75080, no later than the close of business on July 30, 2026, which is the 10th day after the date of the Company’s public announcement of the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting and which the Company has determined, for purposes of Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), to be a reasonable time before it begins to print and mail its proxy materials. In addition, stockholders must otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of the Bylaws and the Exchange Act.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| Randy S. Hyne | ||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
FOSSIL GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Richardson, TX, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) (the “Company”) today announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on October 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The Company’s Board of Directors has set August 3, 2026 as the record date for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The location of the 2026 Annual Meeting will be specified in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Pursuant to the Company’s Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), the Company is providing its stockholders with the deadlines for stockholder proposals and director nominations for the 2026 Annual Meeting. The deadlines for submitting stockholder proposals and director nominations pursuant to the Bylaws, as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 21, 2025, no longer apply.
Stockholders submitting proposals or director nominations under the Bylaws must provide written notice to the Company’s Secretary at its principal executive offices at 901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas 75080, no later than the close of business on July 30, 2026, which is the 10th day after the date of the Company’s public announcement of the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting and which the Company has determined, for purposes of Rule 14a‑8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), to be a reasonable time before it begins to print and mail its proxy materials. In addition, stockholders must otherwise comply with the applicable provisions of the Bylaws and the Exchange Act.
Additional information regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting will be provided in the Company’s proxy statement and related materials.
About Fossil Group, Inc.
Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings include watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods, belts and sunglasses. We are committed to delivering the best in design and innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Relic, Skagen and Zodiac, and licensed brands, Armani Exchange, Diesel, Emporio
Armani, Michael Kors, Skechers and Tory Burch. We bring each brand story to life through an extensive distribution network across numerous geographies, categories, and channels. Certain press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available at www.fossilgroup.com.
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