# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001326380
**File Stem:** 0001326380-26-000004
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001326380-26-000004.hdr.sgml**: 20260107

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001326380-26-000004

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260106

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260107

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260107

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GameStop Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001326380
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-COMPUTER & COMPUTER SOFTWARE STORES [5734]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0201

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-32637
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26513918

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 625 WESTPORT PARKWAY
- **CITY:** GRAPEVINE
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 76051
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 817-424-2000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 625 WESTPORT PARKWAY
- **CITY:** GRAPEVINE
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 76051

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GSC Holdings Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20050506

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**UNITED STATES** 

 **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**Current Report**

**Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2026

**GameStop Corp.**

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **1-32637** | **20-2733559** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |

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**625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, TX 76051**

**(817) 424-2000** 

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)

**Not Applicable** 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☒ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Class A Common Stock | GME | NYSE |
| Warrants to Purchase Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | GME WS | NYSE |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 8.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events**

On January 7, 2026, GameStop Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the grant on January 6, 2026 of a 100% performance-based nonqualified stock option award (the "CEO Performance Award") to Ryan Cohen, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, subject to approval at a meeting of the Company's stockholders.

The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

*Other Information* 

The Company plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and furnish to its stockholders, a proxy statement in connection with the CEO Performance Award (the "Proxy Statement") to be voted upon at a special meeting of stockholders (the "Special Meeting"). The Proxy Statement will contain important information about the CEO Performance Award and related matters. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT THE COMPANY WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE CEO PERFORMANCE AWARD. Stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by the Company through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents by going to the Company's Investor Relations page on its website (https://investor.gamestop.com).

*Participants in the Solicitation* 

The directors and executive officers of the Company may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of the Company in connection with the CEO Performance Award. Information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the Special Meeting will be included in the Proxy Statement.

*Forward-Looking Statements* 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains "forward-looking" statements, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws, that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "pro forma," "seeks," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ from the Company's plans. These risks include, but are not limited to, market risks, trends and conditions, and those risks included in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings and reports with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, August 2, 2025, November 1, 2025, and other filings that the Company makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise except to the extent required by applicable law.

**Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits.

99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Press Release issued by GameStop Corp., dated](pressrelease-rclti.htm)[January](pressrelease-rclti.htm)[7,](pressrelease-rclti.htm)[2026](pressrelease-rclti.htm)</u> 

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | **GAMESTOP CORP.** | **GAMESTOP CORP.** |
| | (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
| Date: January 7, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Robinson |
|  |  | Mark Robinson<br>General Counsel |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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**GameStop Announces Long-Term Performance Award for Ryan Cohen**

**Compensation is 100% "At-Risk" and Contingent on Achieving Significant Performance Goals**

**Award Incentivizes Growth to a Market Capitalization of $100 Billion, Aligning Compensation Directly with Stockholder Returns** 

January 7, 2026

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)— GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) ("GameStop" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has granted a performance-based stock option award to Ryan Cohen, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The award is designed to incentivize Mr. Cohen to achieve extraordinary growth. In order for the award to fully vest, the Company's market capitalization would have to grow to $100 billion and the Company would need to achieve $10 billion in Cumulative Performance EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization).

Under the award, Mr. Cohen receives no guaranteed pay—no salary, no cash bonuses, and no stock that vests simply over time. Instead, his compensation is entirely "at-risk," meaning he will only be paid if the Company achieves significant market and operational goals. This structure ensures that Mr. Cohen's incentives are directly aligned with creating long-term value for GameStop's stockholders.

**A Track Record of Transformation**

Since joining the Board of Directors in January 2021, Mr. Cohen has overseen a significant turnaround of the Company's financial health and operational efficiency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Market Capitalization: When Mr. Cohen joined the Board on January 11, 2021, GameStop's market capitalization was approximately $1.3 billion. Today, the Company's market capitalization stands at approximately $9.3 billion, representing a 615% increase in stockholder value during his tenure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expenses: Total Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased from $1.7 billion in fiscal year 2021 to $950.8 million for the most recent trailing four fiscal quarters, representing a 44.4% reduction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Profitability: The Company has transitioned from a net loss of $381.3 million in fiscal year 2021 to a net income of $421.8 million for the most recent trailing four fiscal quarters.

**Compensation Award Details**

The total award consists of stock options to purchase 171,537,327 shares of the Company's Class A common stock at a price of $20.66 per share.

The award is divided into nine tranches that are eligible to vest only if the Company achieves both a "Market Capitalization Hurdle" and a corresponding "Cumulative Performance EBITDA Hurdle".

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Market Capitalization Milestones: The first tranche vests only if GameStop achieves a market capitalization of $20 billion. Each subsequent tranche requires an additional $10 billion increase in market capitalization, up to $100 billion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Operational Milestones: In addition to market capitalization growth, Mr. Cohen must meet profitability targets. The first tranche requires Cumulative Performance EBITDA of $2.0 billion, with targets increasing for each subsequent tranche up to a cumulative amount of $10 billion.

If the Company does not achieve the minimum Market Capitalization Hurdle of $20 billion and Cumulative Performance EBITDA Hurdle of $2.0 billion, no options will vest and Mr. Cohen will have no opportunity to receive compensation from the award. There is no interpolation between hurdles; the specific targets must be met in full for a tranche to be earned.

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The following table summarizes the vesting tranches and the required milestones for each:

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| <u>Tranche</u> | <u>% of Award</u> | <u>Market Cap Hurdle</u> | <u>Cumulative Performance EBITDA Hurdle</u> |
| 1 | 10% | $20 Billion | $2.0 Billion |
| 2 | 10% | $30 Billion | $3.0 Billion |
| 3 | 10% | $40 Billion | $4.0 Billion |
| 4 | 10% | $50 Billion | $5.0 Billion |
| 5 | 10% | $60 Billion | $6.0 Billion |
| 6 | 10% | $70 Billion | $7.0 Billion |
| 7 | 10% | $80 Billion | $8.0 Billion |
| 8 | 15% | $90 Billion | $9.0 Billion |
| 9 | 15% | $100 Billion | $10.0 Billion |

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**Upcoming Shareholder Vote**

**<u>Contacts</u>**

GameStop Corp. Investor Relations<br>(817) 424-2001<br>ir@gamestop.com

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**Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements – Safe Harbor**

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains "forward-looking" statements, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws, that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "pro forma," "seeks," "should," "will" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ from the Company's plans. These risks include, but are not limited to, market risks, trends and conditions, and those risks included in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Company's filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "<u>SEC</u>"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025, August 2, 2025, November 1, 2025, and other filings that the Company makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In addition, forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise except to the extent required by applicable law.

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