# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001041859
**File Stem:** 0000930413-23-001147
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 12449
**Document Hash:** 63c53a22a8005b7320f744c4a4c86e30
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000930413-23-001147.hdr.sgml**: 20230331

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000930413-23-001147

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 4

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230331

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230331

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Childrens Place, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001041859
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-FAMILY CLOTHING STORES [5651]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 311241495
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0201

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-23071
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23783325

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 PLAZA DRIVE
- **CITY:** SECAUCUS
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07094
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2015582400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 500 PLAZA DRIVE
- **CITY:** SECAUCUS
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07094

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CHILDRENS PLACE RETAIL STORES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19970702

**UNITED STATES**<br> **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**<br> **Washington, D.C. 20549**<br>**SCHEDULE 14A**<br> **(Rule 14a-101)**

**Information Required in Proxy Statement**

**Schedule 14A Information**<br>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities<br> Exchange Act of 1934

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| Filed by the Registrant ⌧ | Filed by the Registrant ⌧ |
| Filed by a Party other than the Registrant □ | Filed by a Party other than the Registrant □ |
| Check the appropriate box: | Check the appropriate box: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o | Preliminary Proxy Statement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o | Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| ⌧ | Definitive Additional Materials |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |

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| **The Children's Place, Inc.** |
| (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
| (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, If Other Than the Registrant) |

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**ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF**

**THE CHILDREN'S PLACE, INC.**

**May 10, 2023**

**PROXY VOTING INSTRUCTIONS**

**<u>INTERNET</u>** - Access **"www.voteproxy.com"** and follow the on-screen instructions or scan the QR code with your smartphone. Have your proxy card available when you access the web page.

**<u>TELEPHONE</u>** - Call toll-free **1-800-PROXIES** (1-800-776-9437) in the United States or **1-718-921-8500** from foreign countries from any touch-tone telephone and follow the instructions. Have your proxy card available when you call.

Vote online/phone until 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

**<u>MAIL</u>** - Sign, date and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible.

**<u>IN PERSON</u>** - You may vote your shares in person by attending the Annual Meeting.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**COMPANY NUMBER** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**ACCOUNT NUMBER** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](x8_c105944a003.jpg)Please detach along perforated line and mail in the envelope provided <u>IF</u> you are not voting via telephone or the Internet. ![](x8_c105944a003.jpg)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![](x8_c105944a002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;051023 |

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**PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN HERE** ⌧

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| **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" each of the nominees for director.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" each of the nominees for director.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" each of the nominees for director.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" each of the nominees for director.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" each of the nominees for director.** |  |  | | | | | |
| 1. | To elect the persons listed below to serve as directors of The Children's Place, Inc. for a one-year term and in each case until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. | To elect the persons listed below to serve as directors of The Children's Place, Inc. for a one-year term and in each case until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. | To elect the persons listed below to serve as directors of The Children's Place, Inc. for a one-year term and in each case until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. | To elect the persons listed below to serve as directors of The Children's Place, Inc. for a one-year term and in each case until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tracey R. Griffin |  | FOR<br>□ | AGAINST<br>□ | ABSTAIN<br>□ |
|  |  | FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Katherine Kountze |  | □ | □ | □ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John E. Bachman | □ | □ | □ |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Norman Matthews |  | □ | □ | □ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marla Beck | □ | □ | □ |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wesley S. McDonald |  | □ | □ | □ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elizabeth J. Boland | □ | □ | □ |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Debby Reiner |  | □ | □ | □ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jane Elfers | □ | □ | □ |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Shaffer |  | □ | □ | □ |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;John A. Frascotti | □ | □ | □ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.** |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | 2. | To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of The Children's Place, Inc. for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2024. | To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of The Children's Place, Inc. for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2024. | □ | □ | □ |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | 3. | To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation as described in the proxy statement. | To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation as described in the proxy statement. | □ | □ | □ |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote for "1 YEAR".** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote for "1 YEAR".** | **The Board of Directors recommends a vote for "1 YEAR".** |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | ABSTAIN |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | 4. | To recommend, by non-binding vote, the frequency of executive "Say-on-Pay" compensation votes. | □ | □ | □ | □ |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. | This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. | This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. | This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. | This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. | This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned stockholder. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted in accordance with the Board of Directors' recommendations. |
| To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method. | □ |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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Signature of Stockholder Date: Signature of Stockholder Date:

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| ![](x8_c105944a002.jpg) | **Note:** | Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person. | ![](x8_c105944a002.jpg) |

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