GameStop drops Ryan Cohen's CEO performance award from its proxy at his request

At Ryan Cohen's request, GameStop's board agreed to amend the proxy statement to remove a CEO performance award it had approved in January 2026, before the company decided to pursue eBay. Cohen said he wanted leadership fully focused on GameStop's operating performance and the proposed eBay acquisition. The change was disclosed in a press release filed June 23, 2026.

• The board approved the CEO Performance Award in January 2026
• Removed from the proxy statement at Cohen's request
• Cohen cited focus on operating performance and the proposed eBay acquisition