In a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON), Inc. disclosed the outcomes of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which took place virtually on Monday. According to InvestingPro data, Peloton's stock has shown remarkable strength with a 173.5% surge over the past six months, despite trading near its Fair Value. The meeting saw the election of a Class II director, the ratification of the company's independent auditor, and the approval of the compensation plan for named executive officers.
The stockholders elected Jay Hoag as a Class II director for a three-year term that will expire at the 2027 annual meeting. Hoag received 459,025,486 votes in favor and 65,061,318 withholdings. There were 87,466,308 broker non-votes, which are shares represented by a broker who has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner. The company maintains a healthy financial position with a current ratio of 2.01, indicating sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Peloton's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, was ratified with a significant majority of 609,426,178 votes for, 1,183,689 against, and 943,245 abstentions.
Additionally, the stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company's named executive officers. The proposal garnered 430,534,150 votes for, 92,670,566 against, and 882,088 abstentions, with the same number of broker non-votes as the director election.
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In other recent news, Peloton Interactive has announced the appointment of Tara Comonte as a new independent director, filling the vacancy left by Jon Callaghan. Comonte's appointment comes as Peloton maintains a solid liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.01, despite a net loss of $393.5 million in the last twelve months. This follows the resolution of a legal dispute and an amendment to Peloton's bylaws, settling a class action lawsuit initiated by Eric Gilbert, which included a payment of $125,000 in legal fees.
In financial news, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) maintained its Hold rating on Peloton's stock, adjusting the price target based on an improved EBITDA outlook for FY25. BMO Capital Markets also upgraded its stock target, reflecting the company's strong first-quarter performance. Peloton's earnings report revealed a GAAP operating income of $13 million, free cash flow of $11 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $116 million.
The company's subscription base now includes over 6 million members, generating $1.7 billion in annualized subscription revenue. In leadership news, Peter Stern (AS:PBHP) is set to become CEO in January. Lastly, Peloton has announced plans for expansion in Germany.
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