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- 31.0% Opposition to Authorized Share Increase (new) — Elevated opposition suggests meaningful shareholder concern about potential dilution from the 2.5 billion authorized share cap.
GameStop stockholders approve share authorization increase for proposed $125/share eBay acquisition
Filed July 8, 2026 · Period ending July 7, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Stockholders approved increasing authorized Class A shares to 2.5 billion (68.9% for, 31.0% against) to enable GameStop's proposed $125/share acquisition of eBay in cash and stock.
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GameStop disclosed a non-binding proposal to acquire all eBay shares it doesn't own at $125/share. GameStop owns 4.3M eBay shares directly plus options for economic exposure to 39M more shares expiring Feb 2028.
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All five directors re-elected with support ranging from 87.2% (Attal) to 98.0% (Cohen). Say-on-pay approved with 97.2% support. KPMG ratified as auditor with 99.2% approval.
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
Summary
GameStop stockholders approved a critical amendment increasing authorized Class A shares to 2.5 billion, clearing the way for the company to issue stock as part of its proposed acquisition of eBay. The proposal passed with 68.9% support, but faced notable 31.0% opposition—reflecting shareholder concern about dilution from the massive share authorization increase needed to fund the deal.
The eBay acquisition itself is a transformational proposal: GameStop offered $125 per share in cash and stock for all eBay shares it doesn't already own. GameStop has built a substantial position ahead of the bid, holding 4.3 million eBay shares directly and derivative exposure to another 39 million shares through put/call options expiring February 2028.
The proposal is non-binding and subject to eBay board engagement and negotiation. Routine governance matters passed with healthy support: all five directors were re-elected (87–98% approval), say-on-pay received 97% backing, and KPMG's auditor appointment was ratified at 99%. The elevated opposition to the share authorization increase stands out as the key shareholder concern, signaling wariness about the dilutive impact of funding a major acquisition with equity.
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Event · Exhibit 99.1
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) ("GameStop" or the "Company") today announced that its stockholders approved all proposals presented at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including an amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of Class A common stock. The amendment received the affirmative vote of 68.7% of votes cast, and provides the Company with the capacity to issue common stock in connection with strategic transactions, including its proposed acquisition of eBay, Inc.
Stockholders approved an amendment to increase authorized Class A common stock with 68.7% of votes cast in favor. The increased authorization provides capacity to issue shares for strategic transactions, specifically the proposed eBay acquisition. This is a prerequisite for the company to proceed with issuing stock as part of the acquisition consideration.
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On May 3, 2026, GameStop delivered to the board of directors of eBay a non-binding proposal to acquire all of the outstanding Common Stock that it does not already own at a price of $125 per share of Common Stock, to be paid in a combination of cash and GameStop common stock.
GameStop has made a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding eBay shares it does not own at $125 per share, payable in a mix of cash and GameStop stock. This is a major strategic transaction that would significantly expand GameStop's business scope and scale. The proposal is non-binding and subject to negotiation and eBay board engagement.
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The Company's stockholders also re-elected all five director nominees, approved the advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified the appointment of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Stockholders re-elected all five director nominees, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified the auditor appointment. These are routine annual meeting matters that passed without disclosed opposition levels.
Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
GameStop held its 2026 annual meeting with 75% turnout; shareholders elected five directors, approved say-on-pay, ratified KPMG, and approved an authorized shares amendment.
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The Company’s stockholders elected each of the five nominees listed below for director to serve until the next annual meeting and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, by the vote indicated below:
Nominee Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
Alain (Alan) Attal 218,154,357 30,669,866 1,397,156 87,042,724
Lawrence (Larry) Cheng 242,847,106 6,710,786 663,488 87,042,724
Ryan Cohen 244,771,847 4,967,782 481,751 87,042,724
James (Jim) Grube 243,506,127 5,576,789 1,138,463 87,042,724
Nathaniel (Nat) Turner 235,889,624 12,917,333 1,414,423 87,042,724
All five director nominees were elected. Support ranged from 87.2% to 98.0% of votes cast. Alan Attal received the lowest support at 87.2% (218,154,357 for vs 30,669,866 against), while Ryan Cohen received the highest at 98.0% (244,771,847 for vs 4,967,782 against). With 448,691,227 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, director support ranged from 48.6% to 54.6% of total shares outstanding.
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The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the named executive officers of the Company, by the vote indicated below:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
242,391,322 6,890,660 915,902 87,042,724
Executive compensation received 97.2% approval (242,391,322 for vs 6,890,660 against) of votes cast. With 448,691,227 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, the proposal received support from 54.0% of total shares outstanding. This is a strong approval rate indicating shareholder satisfaction with executive pay practices.
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The Company’s stockholders approved the Authorized Shares Amendment, by the vote indicated below:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
231,693,497 104,566,841 980,270 —
The Authorized Shares Amendment passed with 68.9% approval (231,693,497 for vs 104,566,841 against) of votes cast, representing 31.0% opposition. With 448,691,227 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, the proposal received support from 51.6% of total shares outstanding. The elevated opposition level of 31.0% is notable and suggests meaningful shareholder concern about potential dilution from increasing authorized shares.
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The Company’s stockholders approved the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, by the vote indicated below:
Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
333,150,417 2,652,828 1,437,362 —
KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal 2027 with 99.2% approval (333,150,417 for vs 2,652,828 against) of votes cast. With 448,691,227 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, the proposal received support from 74.2% of total shares outstanding. This is a routine, healthy outcome for auditor ratification.
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Holders of 337,264,104 shares of common stock were present in person or represented by proxy, constituting approximately 75.17% of the 448,691,227 shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of the May 20, 2026 record date, and a quorum.
The annual meeting achieved a quorum with 337,264,104 shares represented, constituting 75.17% of the 448,691,227 shares outstanding and entitled to vote. This is a solid turnout for a shareholder meeting.
Event · Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On July 7, 2026, the stockholders of GameStop Corp. (the “Company”) approved an Amendment No. 2 (the “Authorized Shares Amendment”) to the Company's Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock (the “common stock”) to 2,500,000,000.
GameStop's stockholders voted to increase the authorized Class A Common Stock to 2.5 billion shares through an amendment to the certificate of incorporation. This expansion of authorized shares provides the company with greater flexibility for future capital raises, stock-based compensation, acquisitions, or other corporate purposes requiring equity issuance. The amendment becomes effective upon filing with Delaware.
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