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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): July 18, 2024
The Walt Disney Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, California 91521
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(818) 560-1000
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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).
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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.
(b) On July 18, 2024, Safra A. Catz, a director on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Walt Disney Company (the “Company”), informed the Company of her resignation from the Board as of the same date. Following Ms. Catz’s resignation from the Board, the Board reduced the size of the Board from 12 to 11 directors.
A copy of the press release announcing Ms. Catz’s resignation from the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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The Walt Disney Company |
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/s/ Jolene E. Negre |
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Jolene E. Negre |
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Dated: July 19, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Departure of Board Director Safra A. Catz
BURBANK, Calif., July 19, 2024 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today that Safra A. Catz, Chief Executive Officer of Oracle Corp., is departing its Board of Directors after six years of distinguished service.
“Throughout her tenure on Disney’s Board of Directors, Safra has provided invaluable insight that has helped shape the company’s long-term strategic planning amid a rapidly changing technological landscape that affects our businesses,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer. “Her contributions have been tremendous, and on behalf of The Walt Disney Company, I want to personally thank Safra for her years of service.”
“I’ve been honored to serve on Disney’s Board, and I am especially proud of the work we’ve done to fortify the company’s unparalleled strengths and continue its rich legacy of innovation,” said Catz. “As I leave the Board today, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Bob and his talented leadership team, and the accomplished members of the Disney Board. I wish the company and its employees every success in the future.”
With Catz’s departure, the size of Disney’s Board has been reduced from 12 directors to 11.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three business segments: Entertainment, Sports and Experiences. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenue of $88.9 billion in its Fiscal Year 2023.
Contacts:
David Jefferson
Corporate Communications
david.j.jefferson@disney.com
(818) 560-4832
Mike Long
Corporate Communications
mike.p.long@disney.com
(818) 560-4588
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