# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001579157
**File Stem:** 0000950170-23-000948
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 10748
**Document Hash:** c7278d0a968d39db10f802f0f50d8856
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-23-000948.hdr.sgml**: 20230120

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-23-000948

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230120

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230120

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230120

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VINCE HOLDING CORP.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001579157
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-APPAREL & ACCESSORY STORES [5600]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 753264870
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0128

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36212
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23539015

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 FIFTH AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 20TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10110
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-515-2600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 FIFTH AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** 20TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10110

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Apparel Holding Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130626

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Kellwood Holding Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130612

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM** 8-K

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**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 20, 2023<br>

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Vince Holding Corp.

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Delaware | 001-36212 | 75-3264870 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| 500 5th Avenue<br>20th Floor |  |  |
| New York**,** New York |  | 10110 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** 212 944-2600<br>

**(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

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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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| **<br>Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **<br>Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | VNCE | The New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On January 20, 2023, David Stefko, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Vince Holding Corp. (the "Company"), notified the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") of his decision to retire and to resign from his positions, effective February 10, 2023. Mr. Stefko's decision to resign is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. On January 20, 2023, the Board approved the appointment of Amy "Levy" Trooskin to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its subsidiaries, effective February 10, 2023. Mr. Stefko will continue to serve as a part-time advisor to the Company to assist with the transition through May 2023, which period may be extended based on a mutual agreement.

Ms. Levy, age 37, joined the Company in 2016 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations of the Company. Previously, Ms. Levy served as a senior member of the finance team at Michael Kors.

Concurrently with her appointment, Ms. Levy entered into an employment letter with the Company which provides for the following compensation for Ms. Levy: (i) a base salary of $425,000; (ii) annual cash bonus opportunity at target of 60% of base salary, provided predetermined performance metrics are met; and (iii) a grant of 9,107 restricted stock units on February 10, 2023, vesting ratably over four years on the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of the grant date.

If Ms. Levy's employment is terminated by the Company without "cause" (as such term is defined in the Company's Amended and Restated 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan), Ms. Levy will be eligible to receive severance benefits equivalent to her then current base rate of pay for twelve (12) months, subject to a satisfactory release by her.

There are no family relationships between Ms. Levy and any director, executive officer or nominees thereof of the Company. There are no related party transactions between the Company and Ms. Levy that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Stefko's retirement and resignation as well as Ms. Levy's appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Description of Exhibit** |
| 99.1 | [<u>Press Release of the Company, dated January 20, 2023</u>](vnce-ex99_1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

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

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| Date: | January 20, 2023 | By:  | /s/ Jonathan Schwefel |
|  |  |  | Jonathan Schwefel<br>Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

![img146670603_0.jpg](img146670603_0.jpg)

**VINCE HOLDING CORP. ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION PLAN** 

David Stefko to retire; Amy Levy to be named CFO

NEW YORK, New York – January 20, 2023 – Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE), a leading global contemporary group ("Vince" or the "Company"), today announced that David Stefko, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire, and will step down as Chief Financial Officer effective February 10, 2023. Amy Levy, Vince's Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations will succeed Mr. Stefko as Chief Financial Officer who will remain with the Company in an advisor role to provide guidance and ensure a smooth transition through May 2023.

Jack Schwefel, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Dave has been a trusted partner and pivotal leader for Vince over the past eight years. Prior to my joining, he was instrumental in leading the organization as interim CEO, and his contributions beyond that have been many. He has helped to transform our business and grow the Vince brand while developing a strong team of experienced leaders. We appreciate his continued support and guidance, and wish him all the best in his retirement."

Mr. Schwefel, continued, "I am also very pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Levy to the Chief Financial Officer role. Amy has been an integral part of our leadership team since joining Vince. She has worked closely with Dave during her tenure, and together they have established a strong finance department. I am confident, that together with our talented teams, Amy will continue to be instrumental in delivering on our key strategies. I look forward to working with her more closely going forward."

Mr. Stefko, added, "It has been a privilege to be a part of the Vince team and to work with such an amazing group of talented individuals for the last eight years. Amy is well qualified to lead Vince's finance organization into its next chapter, and I look forward to following the Company's success in the years ahead."

"I am honored to take on this new role and expanded responsibility for Vince. Under Dave's leadership we have built a strong finance organization, and I look forward to continuing to deliver against our objectives while returning value to all of our stakeholders," commented Ms. Levy.

Amy Levy is a tenured and senior member of the Vince leadership team. As Senior Vice President of Finance, she oversees multiple functions including Treasury, FP&A, Investor Relations and all facets of Retail, Wholesale and Corporate Planning as well as plays a pivotal role with the Company's accounting organization. Prior to joining Vince in 2016, Ms. Levy served as a senior member of the finance team at Michael Kors where she held various responsibilities within the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis function. She also previously served on the finance team at ESPRIT. Ms. Levy holds a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University.

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**ABOUT VINCE HOLDING CORP.**

Vince Holding Corp. is a global contemporary group led primarily by the Vince brand. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Known for its range of luxury products, Vince offers women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories through 50 full-price retail stores, 17 outlet stores, and its e-commerce site, vince.com and through its subscription service Vince Unfold, www.vinceunfold.com, as well as through premium wholesale channels globally. Please visit www.vince.com for more information.

**Investor Relations Contact:**

ICR, Inc.<br>Caitlin Churchill, 646-277-1274<br>Caitlin.Churchill@icrinc.com

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