One of America's makers of infant and toddler bedding, blankets, nursery décor, and developmental toys, this Louisiana company sells its wares under brands like NoJo and Sassy Baby. It began in 1957 as Janyjo, Inc., a small Georgia workshop stitching tufted bedspreads for adults, before renaming itself Crown Crafts in 1968. Its best-known brand, NoJo, started life as Noel Joanna.
Crown Crafts stockholders approve Amended and Restated 2021 Incentive Plan, increasing available shares to 2,450,000.
The plan is effective August 10, 2026 and continues until August 10, 2036 unless earlier terminated.
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At the August 10, 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholders approved the Amended and Restated 2021 Incentive Plan, increasing available shares from 1,200,000 to 2,450,000.
The Compensation Committee administers the plan and approved new award certificate forms for options, restricted stock, and performance shares.
Class III directors Ixchell C. Duarte and Tatiana G. Ferreira were elected to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending March 28, 2027.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Crown Crafts terminates NoJo CEO Donna E. Sheridan effective Oct 27, 2025
The termination is considered without cause under her Employment Agreement dated January 18, 2019, entitling her to specified severance benefits.
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On October 27, 2025, Crown Crafts, Inc. notified Donna E. Sheridan that she is terminated as President and CEO of subsidiary NoJo Baby & Kids, Inc., effective that same day.
Her employment with NoJo will terminate effective November 30, 2025.
Benefits are described in the Company's Proxy Statement filed June 27, 2025, under sections on employment arrangements and potential payments upon termination.
The Company thanked Ms. Sheridan for her past services and wished her well.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Crown Crafts appoints Claire K. Spencer as CFO, effective June 30, 2025
Craig J. Demarest will retire as CFO and principal financial and accounting officer, effective June 30, 2025.
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Claire K. Spencer was appointed Vice President on June 16, 2025, and will become CFO, Secretary, and principal financial and accounting officer on June 30, 2025.
Spencer's employment agreement provides a minimum base salary of $250,000, with annual bonus potential up to 40% (target) or 60% (maximum) of salary based on EBITDA targets.
Spencer received a grant of 15,000 shares of common stock under the 2021 Incentive Plan, vesting on June 16, 2027.
The employment agreement includes severance provisions for termination without cause or for good reason, and restrictive covenants.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits