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Childrens Place, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Childrens Place, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

Childrens Place, Inc. shareholders approved Compensation Paid to Named Executive Officers (“Say-on-Pay”).

“The results of the voting were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Election of Directors Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi 15,584,436 210,885 76,707 2,243,497 Hussan Arshad 15,633,407 205,658 32,963 2,243,497 Douglas Edwards 15,381,356 429,671 61,001 2,243,497 Kim Roy 15,578,492 232,065 61,471 2,243,497 Muhammad Asif Seemab 15,497,473 342,743 31,812 2,243,497 Rhys Summerton 15,442,026 369,006 60,996 2,243,497 Muhammad Umair 15,585,408 253,181 33,439 2,243,497 Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 17,612,248 419,758 83,519 0 Approval of an increase of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock available under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan 15,270,578 591,720 9,730 2,243,497 Compensation Paid to Named Executive Officers (“Say-on-Pay”) 15,243,731 613,666 14,631 2,243,497”
Shareholder Votes

Childrens Place, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an increase of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock available under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.

“The results of the voting were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Election of Directors Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi 15,584,436 210,885 76,707 2,243,497 Hussan Arshad 15,633,407 205,658 32,963 2,243,497 Douglas Edwards 15,381,356 429,671 61,001 2,243,497 Kim Roy 15,578,492 232,065 61,471 2,243,497 Muhammad Asif Seemab 15,497,473 342,743 31,812 2,243,497 Rhys Summerton 15,442,026 369,006 60,996 2,243,497 Muhammad Umair 15,585,408 253,181 33,439 2,243,497 Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 17,612,248 419,758 83,519 0 Approval of an increase of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock available under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan 15,270,578 591,720 9,730 2,243,497 Compensation Paid to Named Executive Officers (“Say-on-Pay”) 15,243,731 613,666 14,631 2,243,497”
Shareholder Votes

Childrens Place, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

“The results of the voting were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Election of Directors Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi 15,584,436 210,885 76,707 2,243,497 Hussan Arshad 15,633,407 205,658 32,963 2,243,497 Douglas Edwards 15,381,356 429,671 61,001 2,243,497 Kim Roy 15,578,492 232,065 61,471 2,243,497 Muhammad Asif Seemab 15,497,473 342,743 31,812 2,243,497 Rhys Summerton 15,442,026 369,006 60,996 2,243,497 Muhammad Umair 15,585,408 253,181 33,439 2,243,497 Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 17,612,248 419,758 83,519 0 Approval of an increase of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock available under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan 15,270,578 591,720 9,730 2,243,497 Compensation Paid to Named Executive Officers (“Say-on-Pay”) 15,243,731 613,666 14,631 2,243,497”
Shareholder Votes

Childrens Place, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors.

“The results of the voting were as follows: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Election of Directors Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi 15,584,436 210,885 76,707 2,243,497 Hussan Arshad 15,633,407 205,658 32,963 2,243,497 Douglas Edwards 15,381,356 429,671 61,001 2,243,497 Kim Roy 15,578,492 232,065 61,471 2,243,497 Muhammad Asif Seemab 15,497,473 342,743 31,812 2,243,497 Rhys Summerton 15,442,026 369,006 60,996 2,243,497 Muhammad Umair 15,585,408 253,181 33,439 2,243,497 Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 17,612,248 419,758 83,519 0 Approval of an increase of 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock available under the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan 15,270,578 591,720 9,730 2,243,497 Compensation Paid to Named Executive Officers (“Say-on-Pay”) 15,243,731 613,666 14,631 2,243,497”

Kenneth Li was appointed as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Kenneth Li, currently the Company’s Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, will succeed Mr. Shure’s duties as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at the time Mr. Shure’s resignation becomes effective.”

Jared Shure resigned as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On May 6, 2026, Jared Shure provided notice to The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will be leaving his positions as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective June 1, 2026.”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Made certain housekeeping amendments to the Charter (effective 2025-05-07).

“(iii) to approve an amendment to the Company’s Charter to make certain housekeeping amendments”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Provided stockholders the right to fill vacancies on the Board in any circumstance (effective 2025-05-07).

“(ii) to approve an amendment to the Company’s Charter to provide stockholders the right to fill vacancies on the Board in any circumstance”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Eliminated prohibition against stockholders acting by written consent without a meeting (effective 2025-05-07).

“stockholders voted (i) to approve an amendment to the Company’s Charter to eliminate the prohibition against stockholders acting by written consent without a stockholder meeting”

John Szczepanski was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On March 17, 2025, The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that John Szczepanski has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 31, 2025.”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Amended and restated bylaws to revise special stockholder meeting requirements, board vacancies and other minor clean-up revisions (effective 2024-12-10).

“On December 10, 2024, the Board approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company's bylaws (as amended and restated, the “Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws”), which became effective the same day, to revise special stockholder meeting requirements, board vacancies and other minor clean-up revisions.”

Jared E. Shure was named as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Also on October 3, 2024, the Company publicly announced that Jared E. Shure, who was previously Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has been named Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective September 10, 2024, reporting to Muhammad Umair, President and Interim Chief Executive Officer.”

Sheamus Toal departed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On October 3, 2024, the Company also announced that Sheamus Toal will be leaving his positions as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 13, 2024.”

Laura Lentini was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On October 3, 2024, The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Laura Lentini as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 7, 2024.”

Claudia Lima-Guinehut was appointed as Brand President at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On August 23, 2024, The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Claudia Lima-Guinehut has been appointed Brand President of the Company, effective September 9, 2024.”

Maegan Markee departed as Brand President at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On June 13, 2024, the Company announced that Maegan Markee, the Company’s Brand President, will be leaving the Company effective June 14, 2024.”

Muhammad Umair was appointed as President and Interim Chief Executive Officer at Childrens Place, Inc..

“the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Muhammad Umair, who is currently a Board member, as President and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

Jane T. Elfers departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Mr. Umair succeeds Jane T. Elfers, who departed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board pursuant to a mutual agreement with the Company, effective as of the Effective Date.”
Debt Financings

Childrens Place, Inc. amended credit facility of Not applicable (amendment) with Credit Agreement Lenders.

“On April 16, 2024, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a seventh amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”) that, among other things, permitted entering into the New Mithaq Term Loan described above and provided a permanent waiver of the change in control event of default.”
Debt Financings

Childrens Place, Inc. incurred term loan of $90 million with Mithaq Capital SPC at Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 4.00% per annum maturing April 16, 2027.

“On April 16, 2024, The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Shariah compliant, unsecured and subordinated promissory note (the “New Mithaq Promissory Note”) for $90 million in term loans with Mithaq Capital SPC (“Mithaq”), to be funded no later than April 19, 2024 (the “New Mithaq Term Loan”).”
Material Agreements

Childrens Place, Inc. amended Seventh Amendment to the Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo, National Association, as Administrative Agent valued at Permanent waiver of change in control event of default and permission to enter into New Mithaq Term (effective 2024-04-16).

“On April 16, 2024, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a seventh amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”) that, among other things, permitted entering into the New Mithaq Term Loan described above and provided a permanent waiver of the change in control event of default.”
Material Agreements

Childrens Place, Inc. entered into New Mithaq Promissory Note with Mithaq Capital SPC valued at $90 million term loan (effective 2024-04-16).

“On April 16, 2024, The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Shariah compliant, unsecured and subordinated promissory note (the “New Mithaq Promissory Note”) for $90 million in term loans with Mithaq Capital SPC (“Mithaq”), to be funded no later than April 19, 2024 (the “New Mithaq Term Loan”).”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Amendment No. 2 to Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws eliminates Chairman-Elect position and creates Vice-Chairman position with same authority as Chairman in his absence (effective 2024-03-11).

“On March 11, 2024, the Board approved and adopted an Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “ Bylaw Amendment ”), which became effective the same day, to eliminate the position of Chairman-Elect, while providing for the position of Vice-Chairman of the Board with the same authority and responsibilities as the Chairman of the Board (solely in the absence of the Chairman of the Board in certain instances).”
Debt Financings

Childrens Place, Inc. incurred loan of up to $78.6 million in term loans, consisting of (a) an initial term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $30.0 mill with Mithaq Capital SPC at interest-free maturing not disclosed.

“of its subsidiaries entered into an interest-free, unsecured and subordinated promissory note, dated February 29, 2024, with Mithaq Capital SPC (“ Mithaq ”), providing for up to $78.6 million in term loans, consisting of (a) an initial term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $30.0 million (the “ Initial Term Loan ”) and (b) a delayed draw term loan commitment”

Muhammad Asif Seemab was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Board at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Muhammad Asif Seemab has also been appointed to the newly-created position of Vice-Chairman of the Board”

Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board”

Douglas R. Edwards was appointed as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“the Board has appointed Douglas R. Edwards – who served in a number of different roles with Wells Fargo & Company before his retirement in 2022, including Executive Vice President and Interim General Counsel – to serve on the reconstituted Board as an independent director, which became effective March 14, 2024”

John A. Frascotti resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Mr. John A. Frascotti elected to resign from the Board on March 8, 2024”

Michael Shaffer resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“the previously announced resignations from the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Norman Matthews, John E. Bachman, Debby Reiner and Michael Shaffer became effective”

Debby Reiner resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“the previously announced resignations from the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Norman Matthews, John E. Bachman, Debby Reiner and Michael Shaffer became effective”

John E. Bachman resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“the previously announced resignations from the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Norman Matthews, John E. Bachman, Debby Reiner and Michael Shaffer became effective”

Norman Matthews resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“the previously announced resignations from the Company’s board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Norman Matthews, John E. Bachman, Debby Reiner and Michael Shaffer became effective”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Added position of Chairman-Elect with same authorities as Chairman and designated Delaware as exclusive jurisdiction for legal actions (effective 2024-02-29).

“On February 29, 2024, the Board approved and adopted an amendment to the Company’s Seventh Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaw Amendment”), which became effective the same day, to provide for the position of Chairman-Elect of the Board with the same authorities, rights, responsibilities and roles as the Chairman of the Board, and thus permit Mr. AlRajhi to be appointed as the Chairman-Elect in accordance with the Letter Agreement. The Bylaw Amendment also establishes that the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive jurisdiction for any legal actions related to the Company.”
Debt Financings

Childrens Place, Inc. incurred term loan of up to $78.6 million in term loans with Mithaq Capital SPC at interest-free maturing February 15, 2027.

“its subsidiaries entered into an interest-free unsecured promissory note, dated February 29, 2024 (the “Promissory Note”) with Mithaq Capital SPC (“Mithaq”), providing for up to $78.6 million in term loans, consisting of (a) an initial term loan in an original aggregate principal amount of $30.0 million (the “Initial Term Loan”) and (b) a delayed draw term loan”
Material Agreements

Childrens Place, Inc. entered into Forbearance Agreement with the Credit Agreement Lenders (effective 2024-02-29).

“The Company and the Credit Agreement Lenders entered into a forbearance agreement, dated February 29, 2024 (the “Forbearance Agreement”)”
Material Agreements

Childrens Place, Inc. entered into Promissory Note with Mithaq Capital SPC valued at up to $78.6 million (effective 2024-02-29).

“On February 29, 2024, The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an interest-free unsecured promissory note, dated February 29, 2024 (the “Promissory Note”) with Mithaq Capital SPC (“Mithaq”), providing for up to $78.6 million in term loans”

Wesley S. McDonald resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Elizabeth Boland, Alicia Enciso, Katherine Kountze and Wesley S. McDonald have resigned from the Board effective February 29, 2024”

Katherine Kountze resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Elizabeth Boland, Alicia Enciso, Katherine Kountze and Wesley S. McDonald have resigned from the Board effective February 29, 2024”

Alicia Enciso resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Elizabeth Boland, Alicia Enciso, Katherine Kountze and Wesley S. McDonald have resigned from the Board effective February 29, 2024”

Elizabeth Boland resigned as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“Elizabeth Boland, Alicia Enciso, Katherine Kountze and Wesley S. McDonald have resigned from the Board effective February 29, 2024”

Hussan Arshad was appointed as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“four persons nominated by Mithaq – Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi, Muhammad Asif Seemab, Muhammad Umair and Hussan Arshad – have been appointed to the Board effective February 29, 2024”

Muhammad Umair was appointed as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“four persons nominated by Mithaq – Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi, Muhammad Asif Seemab, Muhammad Umair and Hussan Arshad – have been appointed to the Board effective February 29, 2024”

Muhammad Asif Seemab was appointed as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“four persons nominated by Mithaq – Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi, Muhammad Asif Seemab, Muhammad Umair and Hussan Arshad – have been appointed to the Board effective February 29, 2024”
M&A Transactions

Childrens Place, Inc. underwent a change of control involving Mithaq Capital.

“As a result of Mithaq’s unsolicited acquisition of shares, Mithaq has triggered a Change of Control thereby causing an Event of Default under the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.”
Earnings Releases

Childrens Place, Inc. reported the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 results: revenue approximately $454 million to $456 million.

“Net sales are expected to be approximately $454 million to $456 million”

Marla Beck departed as Director at Childrens Place, Inc..

“On January 17, 2024, the Company announced that Marla Beck would be leaving the Company’s Board of Directors, effective as of January 16, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

Childrens Place, Inc. reported the third quarter ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $480.2 million, EPS $3.05. Guidance initiated.

“resulting in what we believe will translate into more consistent and sustainable results over time.” 1 Third Quarter 2023 Results Net sales decreased $28.9 million, or 5.7%, to $480.2 million in the three months ended October 28, 2023, compared to $509.1 million in the three months ended October 29, 2022. The decrease in net sales compared to the third quarter of 2022”
Governance Changes

Childrens Place, Inc.: Seventh amendment and restatement of bylaws updating advance notice provisions, proxy card color, meeting procedures, and making technical changes (effective 2023-11-09).

“On November 9, 2023, the board of directors (the “Board”) of The Children’s Place, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted a seventh amendment and restatement of the Company’s bylaws (as amended, the “Bylaws”), which became effective the same day.”
Material Agreements

Childrens Place, Inc. entered into Waiver and Amendment Agreement with lenders under its asset-based credit agreement valued at $445 million revolving credit facility through November 2026 (effective 2023-10-24).

“On October 30, 2023, the Company announced it became aware of an inadvertent calculation error contained in the June, July and August monthly borrowing base certificates provided to the lenders under its asset-based credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), all of which have since been remedied. While the lenders determined that the errors resulted in certain technical defaults under the Credit Agreement, the Company and the lenders entered into a Waiver and Amendment Agreement (the “Waiver Agreement”) on October 24, 2023, pursuant to which the lenders waived all of the defaults and the Company agreed to certain temporary enhanced reporting requirements and temporary restrictions on certain payments.”
Earnings Releases

Childrens Place, Inc. reported the back half of 2023 results: net income adjusted EPS in the range of $5.00-$5.25, EPS adjusted EPS in the range of $5.00-$5.25. Guidance initiated.

“Expects Adjusted EPS in the Range of $5.00-$5.25 for the Back Half of 2023”

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