CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2026-05-28 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation . The stockholders approved, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 37,666,375 211,834 24,220 5,708,297”
Shareholder Votes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2026 at the 2026-05-28 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2026 . The stockholders ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026, ending December 29, 2026. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 43,129,227 466,633 14,866 0”
Shareholder Votes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-28 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors . Each of the following director nominees was elected to serve on The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated’s (the “Company”) board of directors for a term expiring at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders or until their respective successors shall be elected and qualified, by the following vote: Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes David Overton 37,279,010 608,943 14,476 5,708,297 Edie A. Ames 37,654,462 222,369 25,598 5,708,297 Alexander L. Cappello 35,467,249 2,418,715 16,465 5,708,297 Khanh Collins 37,650,441 211,180 40,808 5,708,297 Adam S. Gordon 37,831,512 41,500 29,417 5,708,297 Jerome I. Kransdorf 34,878,570 3,007,263 16,596 5,708,297 Janice L. Meyer 37,840,005 46,541 15,883 5,708,297 David B. Pittaway 35,446,281 2,437,355 18,793 5,708,297”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on March 31, 2026 results: revenue $978.8 million, net income $49.5 million, EPS $1.02.
“Total revenues were $978.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $927.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income and diluted net income per share were $49.5 million and $1.02, respectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.”
Debt Financings
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC amended revolving credit of $400 million revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and BMO Bank N.A., as co-syndication agents at Term SOFR Rate plus an applicable margin based on the Net Adjusted Leverage Rati maturing March 26, 2031.
“which matures on March 26, 2031, provides us with a $400 million revolving credit facility”
Material Agreements
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC amended Loan Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and BMO Bank N.A., as co-syndication agents, and the lenders party thereto from time to time valued at $400 million (effective 2026-03-26).
“On March 26, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company” or “we,” “us” and “our”) entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2026 (the “Loan Agreement” and the credit facility provided thereunder, the “New Facility”), with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and BMO Bank N.A., as co-syndication agents, and the lenders party thereto from time to time.”
Debt Financings
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC incurred convertible notes of $575,000,000 principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 2.00% per annum maturing March 15, 2030.
“On February 28, 2025, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “ Company ”) issued $575,000,000 principal amount of its 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “ Notes ”).”
Laurence B. Mindel retired as Member of the Board of Directors at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“On October 24, 2024, Laurence B. Mindel, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), notified the Board of his intention to retire from the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported first quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on April 2, 2024 results: revenue $891.2 million, net income $33.2 million, EPS $0.68.
“Total revenues were $891.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to $866.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Net income and diluted net income per share were $33.2 million and $0.68, respectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.”
Herbert Simon retired as member of the Board of Directors at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“On March 7, 2024, Herbert Simon, a member of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) since 2011, notified the Board of his intention to retire from the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 results: revenue $877.0 million, net income $12.7 million, EPS $0.26.
“Total revenues were $877.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $892.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported second quarter of fiscal 2023 results: revenue $866.2 million, net income $42.7 million, EPS $0.87.
“Total revenues were $866.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $832.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Net income and diluted net income per share were $42.7 million and $0.87, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.”
Shareholder Votes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Stockholder Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-01 meeting.
“Proposal 4: Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Stockholder Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation . 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain 34,158,112 11,510 108,684 193,141”
Shareholder Votes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-01 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation . For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 33,742,680 682,518 46,249 5,075,404”
Shareholder Votes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2023 at the 2023-06-01 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2023 . For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 39,428,736 85,805 32,310 0”
Shareholder Votes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-01 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors . Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes David Overton 33,126,101 1,233,389 111,957 5,075,404 Edie A. Ames 33,821,795 539,220 110,432 5,075,404 Alexander L. Cappello 33,088,961 1,270,358 112,128 5,075,404 Khanh Collins 32,758,623 1,579,995 132,829 5,075,404 Adam S. Gordon 33,884,155 455,736 131,556 5,075,404 Jerome I. Kransdorf 30,039,452 4,319,960 112,035 5,075,404 Janice L. Meyer 33,840,331 520,929 110,187 5,075,404 Laurence B. Mindel 32,183,943 2,174,940 112,564 5,075,404 David B. Pittaway 33,168,585 1,190,552 112,310 5,075,404 Herbert Simon 32,115,269 2,222,528 133,650 5,075,404”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported first quarter of fiscal 2023 results: revenue $866.1 million, net income $28.1 million, EPS $0.56.
“The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which ended on April 4, 2023. Total revenues were $866.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $793.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Net income and diluted net income per share were $28.1 million and $0.56, respectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.”
Cheryl Slomann changed role as Senior Vice President, Finance and Compliance at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“the transition of the current Principal Accounting Officer, Cheryl Slomann, to the role of Senior Vice President, Finance and Compliance of the Company”
Ashley Hanscom was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“Ashley Hanscom, age 45, was appointed as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer, effective April 5, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on January 3, 2023 results: revenue $892.8 million, net income $3.3 million, EPS $0.07.
“The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on January 3, 2023. Total revenues were $892.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $776.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 included 14 weeks compared to 13 weeks in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021; the additional week in fiscal 2022 contributed approximately $78.4 million of sales. Net loss and diluted net loss per common share were $3.3 million and $0.07, respectively, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.”
Adam S. Gordon was appointed as Director at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“On December 22, 2022, the Board’s Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee recommended, and the Board subsequently approved, the appointment of Adam S. Gordon to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Mr. Ginsberg’s resignation, effective immediately.”
Paul D. Ginsberg resigned as Director at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“On December 19, 2022, Paul D. Ginsberg, a member of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) since 2020, notified the Board of his intention to resign from the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC reported third quarter of fiscal 2022 results: revenue $784.0 million, net income $2.4 million, EPS $0.05.
“Total revenues were $784.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to $754.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Net loss and diluted net loss per share were $2.4 million and $0.05, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.”
Governance Changes
CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC: Amended and restated bylaws to address universal proxy rules, update advance notice disclosure requirements, add exclusive forum provisions, and make other technical changes (effective 2022-10-26).
“On October 26, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company’s bylaws (as so amended, the “ Bylaws ”).”
Khanh ("Connie") Collins was appointed as director at CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC.
“On July 22, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company appointed Khanh (“Connie”) Collins as a director of the Company and also appointed her to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board effective as of July 22, 2021.”
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