8-K
ROCKY BRANDS, INC. (RCKY)
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 5, 2024
ROCKY BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Ohio | 001-34382 | 31-1364046 |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |
39 East Canal Street, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (740) 753-1951
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of class | Trading symbol | Name of exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock – No Par Value | RCKY | Nasdaq |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On June 5, 2024, Rocky Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The following directors were elected to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders according to the vote tabulation described below:
| Director | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael L. Finn | 4,647,709 | 221,590 | 1,471,483 |
| G. Courtney Haning | 4,636,646 | 232,653 | 1,471,483 |
| William L. Jordan | 4,787,891 | 81,408 | 1,471,483 |
| Curtis A. Loveland | 4,159,864 | 709,435 | 1,471,483 |
| Robert B. Moore, Jr. | 4,311,781 | 557,518 | 1,471,483 |
Additionally, the shareholders also voted on and approved on an advisory, nonbinding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers according to the vote tabulation described below:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,694,711 | 161,471 | 13,117 | 1,471,483 |
The shareholders also voted on and approved the Rocky Brands, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan according to the vote tabulation described below:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,532,720 | 321,055 | 15,524 | 1,471,483 |
Finally, the shareholders ratified the election of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, according to the vote tabulation described below:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,307,702 | 29,243 | 3,837 | 0 |
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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.
Date: June 7, 2024
| Rocky Brands, Inc. |
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| /s/ Thomas D. Robertson |
| Thomas D. Robertson |
| Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
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