Activist Investor GVIC Delays Board Director Search by Over a Year

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Activist investor Global Value Investment Corp. (GVIC) and Hooker Furnishings have amended their cooperation agreement, extending the deadline to identify a new independent director by more than a year, from February 2026 to February 2027.

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• Cooperation Agreement Amended

  Hooker Furnishings and activist investor Global Value Investment Corp. (GVIC) have entered into a First Amendment to their Cooperation Agreement, originally dated January 1, 2026, which was previously disclosed in an 8-K filing on January 2, 2026, and a 13D/A on January 5, 2026.

• Director Search Deadline Extended

  The deadline for identifying a new independent director with relevant industry background has been extended from February 15, 2026, to February 28, 2027, a delay of over a year.

• GVIC Maintains 5.20% Stake

  Global Value Investment Corp. and its affiliates continue to beneficially own 560,490.5 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 5.20% of the outstanding shares.

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This Schedule 13D/A reports an amendment to the cooperation agreement between Hooker Furnishings and activist investor Global Value Investment Corp. (GVIC), which was initially disclosed in early January. The most significant change is the extension of the deadline for identifying a mutually agreeable independent director candidate from February 15, 2026, to February 28, 2027. This substantial delay in board refreshment could be viewed negatively by investors who were anticipating quicker governance changes or increased activist influence. While the cooperation agreement remains in place, the extended timeline suggests potential challenges in finding a suitable candidate or a reduced sense of urgency from either party.