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29.08.25 - 23:06
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Funko Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) (Business Wire)
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EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO) (the “Company” or “Funko”), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, announced today that Funko's Board of Directors, on the recommendation of Funko's Compensation Committee, has granted an inducement restricted stock unit award to Funko's new Chief Executive Officer, Josh Simon, under the Funko, Inc. 2024 Inducement Award Plan (the “Inducement Plan”) covering 1,000,000 shares of the Company's Class A common stock, effective as of September 1, 2025. The award will vest over four years in four equal annual installments on each of the first four anniversaries of September 1, 2025, subject to Mr. Simon's continued employment through the applicable vesting dates, and will be subject to acceleration in full upon a change in control (as defined in the Inducement Plan). The award was granted as an inducement material to Mr. Simon's entering into employment with Funko, in accordance with and in reliance upon Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)...
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12.08.25 - 22:36
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Funko Appoints Josh Simon Chief Executive Officer (Business Wire)
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Former Netflix, Nike, and Disney Executive Brings Extensive Entertainment, Consumer Products, and Operational ExperienceEVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Josh Simon as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. He succeeds Interim CEO, Mike Lunsford. Simon has also been appointed to the Funko Board of Directors, effective on the same date.
“Josh is an exceptional leader and his extensive experience in entertainment and consumer products is exactly what Funko needs in its next CEO,” said Charles Denson, Chairman of the Board of Funko. “Moreover, he brings expertise in operations, licensing and strategy, gained while serving in senior leadership roles at such esteemed companies as Netflix, Nike, and The Walt Disney Company. We are delighted to have him as our CEO as we work to maximize the significant growth opportunities ahead.”
On his appointment, Simon said, “I ...
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21.07.25 - 13:06
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Funko to Host 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 7, 2025 (Business Wire)
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EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed on the investor relations section of the Funko website at https://investor.funko.com. After the call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the same website.
About Funko
Funko is a leading global pop culture lifestyle brand, with a diverse collection of brands, including Funko, Loungefly, and Mondo, and an industry-leading portfolio of licenses. Funko delivers industry-defining products that span vinyl figures, micro-collectibles, fashion accessories, apparel, plush, action toys, high-end art, and music collectibles, many of which are at the forefront of the growing Kidult economy. Through these products, which include the iconic original Pop! line, Bitty Pop!, and Pop! Your...
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07.07.25 - 15:18
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Funko Announces Appointment of Michael Lunsford as Interim Chief Executive Officer (Business Wire)
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EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that Michael Lunsford has been appointed as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective July 5, 2025. The appointment follows the departure of Cynthia Williams from her role as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective on the same date. Mr. Lunsford previously served as Funko's Interim Chief Executive Officer in 2023-2024 and continues to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors.
“The Board of Directors thanks Cynthia for her many accomplishments during her tenure at Funko,” said Chairman of the Board, Charles Denson. “We believe a change in leadership is necessary to deliver full shareholder value and believe Mike's appointment positions us accordingly. Mike is experienced in leading several companies, including Funko, through successful corporate transitions. The Board has asked Mike to help us realize the full potential of the business, includin...
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