Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
KRUS · Annual meeting · Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Kura Sushi USA Inc
5 nominees · 3 ballot items.
The annual meeting will vote on three proposals: (1) election of five directors, (2) ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026, and (3) advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$567M
1Y TSR
-37.2%
Board grade
C
Record date
Nov 24, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jan 21, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of five directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, from nominees Shintaro Asako, Treasa Bowers, Claudia Schaefer, Carin L. Stutz, and Hajime Uba.
- 2
Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal Year 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.
- 3
Approval of Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORApprove, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement and CD&A.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot5
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders9
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION | 0.4% | 53,463 | $3M |
| 2 | Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd | 0.1% | 6,854 | $395K |
| 3 | Kings Path Partners LLC | 0.0% | 5,225 | $301K |
| 4 | Red Door Wealth Management, LLC | 0.0% | 3,488 | $201K |
| 5 | CFG Wealth Management Services, Inc. | 0.0% | 3,000 | $209K |
| 6 | GAMMA Investing LLC | 0.0% | 283 | $16K |
| 7 | TOTH FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP | 0.0% | 100 | $6K |
| 8 | Versant Capital Management, Inc | 0.0% | 65 | $4K |
| 9 | LRI Investments, LLC | 0.0% | 11 | $633 |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Kura Sushi USA Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Kura Sushi USA Inc (KRUS) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Kura Sushi USA Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Kura Sushi USA Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, November 24, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Kura Sushi USA Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 5 director nominees at the Kura Sushi USA Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kura Sushi USA Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Kura Sushi USA Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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