8-K
MONRO, INC. (MNRO)
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 21, 2021
MONRO, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New York | 0-19357 | 16-0838627 |
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| (State<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| 200 Holleder Parkway, Rochester, New York | 14615 | |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (585) 647-6400
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br>on which registered |
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| Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | MNRO | The Nasdaq Stock Market |
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).
Emerging growth company ☐
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 8.01 | Voluntary Disclosure of Other Events |
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On June 21, 2021, Monro, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it had released its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, Monro.Forward Responsibly, which covers fiscal year 2021. The report highlights the Company’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) initiatives and the actions being taken every day to care for its Teammates and customers, make a positive impact on the communities where it operates, and act as a good steward of the environment. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current Report on Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | |
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| (a) | Not applicable. | |
| (b) | Not applicable. | |
| (c) | Not applicable. | |
| (d) | The following is a list of exhibits furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K: | |
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated June 21, 2021. | |
| 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 Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MONRO, INC. | ||
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| (Registrant) | ||
| June 22, 2021 | By: | /s/ Maureen E. Mulholland |
| Maureen E. Mulholland | ||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
| CONTACT: | Kim Rudd |
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Executive Assistant
(585) 784-3324
Investors and Media: Melanie Dambre
FTI Consulting
(212) 850-5600
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONRO, INC. PUBLISHES INAUGURAL CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – June 21, 2021 – Monro, Inc. (Nasdaq: MNRO), a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, today released its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, Monro.Forward Responsibly, which covers fiscal year 2021.
The report highlights the actions Monro is taking every day to care for its Teammates and customers, make a positive impact on the communities where it operates, and act as a good steward of the environment.
“Corporate responsibility is fundamental to our core values and how we conduct business at Monro. This report is an important step forward and a testament to the Company’s commitment to increase transparency around the oversight and management of our highest priority Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and how we’re incorporating these factors in our daily decision- making and long-term planning. I am excited to continue to work with our Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team to drive Monro.Forward responsibly and look forward to reporting on our progress as we continue our ESG journey,” said Mike Broderick, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Highlights and progress addressed in the report include:
| • | Strengthening the Board of Directors’ ESG oversight through delegation of primary oversight to our re-named Nominating and Corporate Responsibility Committee. |
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| • | Enhancing Teammate engagement and prioritizing safety by conducting more robust and structured trainings<br>and a commitment to offer Teammates clearly defined career paths, which have resulted in the lowest turnover rates in more than five years. |
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| • | Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the Company through our Teammate Resource Group<br>and our training and recruiting initiatives. |
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| • | Making a positive impact in the communities where our Teammates work and live by volunteering and<br>investing in more social programs that align with our mission and vision, which include providing access to basic needs for individuals and families. |
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| • | Reducing our energy footprint by including energy saving initiatives such as LED lighting and energy<br>efficient signage in our store refreshment plan. |
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Included in the report is a mapping to certain metrics of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s (SASB) Multiline & Specialty Retailers and Auto Parts industries. Monro will continue to evaluate additional metrics for disclosure in future years.
Monro’s 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report is available on its corporate website at https://corporate.monro.com/corporateresponsibility.
About Monro, Inc.
Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO) is one of the nation’s leading automotive service and tire providers, delivering best-in-class auto care to communities across the country, from oil changes, tires and parts installation, to the most complex vehicle repairs. With a growing market share and a focus on sustainable growth, the Company generated $1.1 billion in sales in fiscal 2021 and continues to expand its national presence through strategic acquisitions and the opening of newly constructed stores. Across nearly 1,300 stores and 9,000 service bays nationwide, Monro brings customers the professionalism and high-quality service they expect from a national retailer, with the convenience and trust of a neighborhood garage. Monro’s highly trained teammates and certified technicians bring together hands-on experience and state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and address automotive needs every day to get customers back on the road safely. For more information, please visit www.monro.com.