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Biglari nominates five candidates to Cracker Barrel board; seventh proxy contest in 13 years
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC
- Biglari (Lion Fund II) nominated five candidates for Cracker Barrel's Board at the 2024 Annual Meeting.
- This is the seventh proxy contest by Biglari in 13 years; shareholders rejected previous ones by increasing margins.
- Cracker Barrel's board has ten directors, nine independent; six appointed in last four years.
- Company is pursuing strategic transformation under new CEO Julie Masino, fully supported by independent board.
- Company disappointed by costly distraction; will consider nominations and present recommendations later.