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PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC — fact timeline

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Christopher K. Collins was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Company appointed Christopher K. Collins, the Company’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Principal Accounting Officer, to the additional position of interim Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2026.”

Ravi Thanawala resigned as Chief Financial Officer and President, North America at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On June 26, 2026, Ravi Thanawala informed Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer and President, North America of the Company effective June 30, 2026 to assume a chief financial officer position with another public company.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported first quarter ended March 29, 2026 results: revenue $1.20 billion, net income $7 million, EPS $0.21. Guidance reaffirmed.

“PZZA) (“Papa Johns ® ”) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026. Highlights • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.20 billion, a 3% (b) decrease compared with the prior year first quarter. • North America comparable sales decreased 6.4% from a year ago as comparable sales from Domestic Company-owned”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding special meeting ownership threshold at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Stockholder Proposal Regarding Special Meeting Ownership Threshold. The resolution presented by The Accountability Board was not approved by the stockholders of the Company.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders rejected Amendment to reduce special meeting ownership threshold at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to reduce special meeting ownership threshold. The stockholders of the Company did not approve a resolution to reduce the special meeting ownership threshold in the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders rejected Amendment to remove supermajority voting provisions at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to remove supermajority voting provisions. The stockholders of the Company did not approve a resolution to remove supermajority voting provisions from the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Advisory approval of executive compensation at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation. The stockholders of the Company approved a resolution on advisory approval of executive compensation.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for 2026 at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Auditors. The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Election of Directors. The stockholders of the Company elected each of the director nominees proposed by the Company’s Board of Directors to serve a term of one year and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.”

Caroline Miller Oyler changed role as Chief Administrative Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On June 5, 2025, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the "Company") announced the promotion of Caroline Miller Oyler to the newly created role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective the same day.”

Anthony Sanfilippo resigned as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On February 18, 2025, Anthony Sanfilippo informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board, effective as of the same date.”

Ravi Thanawala changed role as Chief Financial Officer and EVP, International at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On September 9, 2024, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the "Company") announced the promotion of Ravi Thanawala to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and EVP, International, effective September 9, 2024.”

Todd A. Penegor was appointed as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“The Board also appointed Mr. Penegor as a member of the Board with a term to last until the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2025.”

Todd A. Penegor was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On July 31, 2024, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) and the Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Todd A. Penegor to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $514 million, EPS $0.44.

“Highlights • North America comparable sales (a) were down 2% from a year ago as Domestic Company-owned restaurants were down 3% and North America franchised restaurants were down 2%; International comparable sales (a) were down 3% from the prior year period. • 8 net unit openings in the first quarter driven by North America growth; on track to achieve North America net unit growth of more than 20% relative to 2023 net unit openings and International gross openings between 100 and 140 new restaurants. • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.23 billion, a 1% (b) decrease compared with the prior year first quarter due entirely to the 53rd week in 2023 which shifted the week between Christmas and New Years into the fourth quarter. • Total revenues of $514 million were down 2% compared with a year ago largely driven by lower revenues in our North America commissary segment due to commodity price declines. • Operating income of $34 million decreased 11% compared with the first quarter”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal Regarding Pork Housing Disclosure at the 2024-05-02 meeting.

“The resolution presented by the Humane Society of the United States was not approved by the stockholders of the Company.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-02 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company approved a resolution on advisory approval of executive compensation.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Auditors at the 2024-05-02 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-02 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company elected each of the director nominees proposed by the Company’s Board of Directors to serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.”

Ravi Thanawala was appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Board appointed Ravi Thanawala, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, to the additional position of interim Chief Executive Officer, effective March 20, 2024.”

Robert M. Lynch resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On March 18, 2024, Robert M. Lynch informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a director of the Board, in each case effective March 20, 2024, to assume a chief executive officer role with another company.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $571 million, EPS $0.79.

“billion, an 11% (b) increase from the prior year fourth quarter. Excluding the 53rd week in 2023, global system-wide sales were up approximately 2% (b) . • Total revenues of $571 million were up $45 million, or 9%, compared with a year ago. Excluding the 53rd week, Total revenues were up approximately 1%. • Diluted earnings per common share of $0.79, up from”

Shaquille R. O'Neal departed as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On February 22, 2024, Shaquille R. O’Neal informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision not to stand for re-election as a director at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.”

Amanda Clark resigned as Chief Operating Officer, International at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On January 23, 2024 , Amanda Clark, Chief Operating Officer, International of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intention to resign from her position with the Company, effective March 1, 2024, to assume a CEO role with another company.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023.

“The Company also reported preliminary sales and unit development information for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2023.

“Papa Johns Announces Back to Better 2.0 Ahead of 26 th Annual ICR Conference, and Provides Preliminary 2023 Sales and Unit Development”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported third quarter ended September 24, 2023 results: revenue $522,812, net income $15,861, EPS $0.48.

“(In thousands, except per share amounts) September 24, 2023 September 25, 2022 Increase (Decrease) September 24, 2023 September 25, 2022 Increase (Decrease) Total revenues $ 522,812 $ 510,512 $ 12,300 $ 1,564,391 $ 1,575,869 $ (11,478) Operating income $ 31,868 $ 19,461 $ 12,407 $ 104,576 $ 72,800 $ 31,776 Adjusted operating income (a) $ 33,638 $ 33,593 $ 45”

Stephen Gibbs was appointed as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to ten directors and appointed John Garratt and Stephen Gibbs to the Board, effective immediately.”

John Garratt was appointed as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to ten directors and appointed John Garratt and Stephen Gibbs to the Board, effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported second quarter ended June 25, 2023 results: revenue $515 million, EPS $0.54.

“to achieve 270 to 310 net new units in 2023. • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.22 billion, a 2% (a) increase from the prior year second quarter. • Total revenues of $515 million were down 2% from the second quarter a year ago driven by lower revenues in our North American commissary segment due to commodity price declines. • Diluted earnings per common”

John Miller was appointed as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On July 25, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from seven to eight directors and appointed John Miller to the Board, effective immediately.”

Chris Collins changed role as Vice President, Tax and Treasury at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Chris Collins will continue to serve as interim principal financial and principal accounting officer until July 24, 2023, after which he will remain in his position as Vice President, Tax and Treasury.”

Ravi Thanawala was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Papa John’s International, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of Ravi Thanawala as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 24, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported first quarter ended March 26, 2023 results: revenue $527 million, net income $22,376, EPS $0.65.

“to achieve 270 to 310 net new units in 2023. • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.24 billion, a 2% (a) increase from the prior year first quarter. • Total revenues of $527 million were down 3% from a record first quarter a year ago. Revenues were up slightly when excluding the impact of refranchising 90 restaurants in 2022. • Diluted earnings per common”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Recommend Frequency of Advisory Vote on the Company’s Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company expressed their preference for an advisory vote on executive compensation to be held every year. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain BROKER NON-VOTES 31,318,978 7,300 299,785 41,950”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company approved a resolution on advisory approval of executive compensation. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 30,794,668 832,978 40,367 1,240,173”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Auditors at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2023. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES 32,743,047 134,667 30,472”
Shareholder Votes

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company elected each of the director nominees proposed by the Company’s Board of Directors to serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. The following is a breakdown of the voting results: DIRECTOR FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN BROKER NON-VOTES Christopher L. Coleman 30,120,896 1,519,099 28,018 1,240,173 Laurette T. Koellner 30,304,084 1,335,928 28,001 1,240,173 Robert M. Lynch 31,327,378 312,840 27,795 1,240,173 Jocelyn C. Mangan 31,473,774 166,234 28,005 1,240,173 Sonya E. Medina 31,375,624 264,473 27,916 1,240,173 Shaquille R. O’Neal 31,329,255 311,178 27,580 1,240,173 Anthony M. Sanfilippo 31,334,938 305,186 27,889 1,240,173”

Chris Collins was appointed as principal financial and accounting officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“the Company appointed Chris Collins to the position of principal financial and accounting officer, on an interim basis.”

Ann Gugino departed as Chief Financial Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Ann Gugino will step down from her position as Chief Financial Officer effective March 22, 2023.”
Material Agreements

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC entered into Share Repurchase Agreement with certain funds affiliated with, or managed by, Starboard Value LP valued at approximately $180.0 million (effective 2023-03-01).

“On March 1, 2023, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a Share Repurchase Agreement (the “ Repurchase Agreement ”) with certain funds affiliated with, or managed by, Starboard Value LP (each, a “ Seller ” and collectively the “ Sellers ”), pursuant to which the Company is repurchasing from the Sellers 2,176,928 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“ Common Stock ”).”

Christopher L. Coleman was appointed as Chair of the Board at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“Effective as of Mr. Smith’s departure, Christopher L. Coleman will serve as the Chair of the Board.”

Jeffrey C. Smith resigned as Chair of the Board at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On March 1, 2023, Jeffrey C. Smith, Chair of the Board, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Starboard Value LP, notified the Board that he would be resigning from the Board effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported fourth quarter and year ended December 25, 2022 results: revenue $526 million, EPS $0.66.

“in the fourth quarter largely within international markets. • Global system-wide restaurant sales were $1.20 billion, a 3% (a) increase over the prior year. • Total revenues of $526 million were down $3 million, or less than 1%, from a record fourth quarter 2021. Revenues increased 3% excluding the impact of refranchising 90 restaurants in the first quarter of 2022.”

Olivia F. Kirtley retired as Director at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On February 16, 2023, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Olivia F. Kirtley would be retiring from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the end of her current term and would not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders.”

C. Max Wetzel resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On February 6, 2023, C. Max Wetzel, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from his position with the Company, effective March 17, 2023, to assume a chief executive officer position with another company.”
Earnings Releases

PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC reported third quarter ended September 25, 2022 results: revenue $511 million, net income $8,331, EPS $0.23.

“Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) (“Papa Johns ® ”) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 25, 2022. Highlights • Total revenues of $511 million in the third quarter 2022 were down $2 million, or less than one percent, from a record third quarter 2021. • North America comparable sales were down less than one percent from”

Marvin Boakye resigned as Chief People and Diversity Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On October 17, 2022, Marvin Boakye, the Chief People and Diversity Officer of Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from his position with the Company, effective November 4, 2022, to assume a chief human resources officer position with another company.”

Max Wetzel was named as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On May 16, 2022, Papa John’s International, Inc. (the "Company") named Max Wetzel Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).”

James A. Norberg departed as Chief Operating Officer, North America at PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

“On October 22, 2021 , Papa John’s International, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of James A. Norberg, Chief Operating Officer, North America.”

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