Benzinga | Jun 18, 2021 06:50AM EDT

Genesco Sends Letter To Shareholders

- Highly Engaged, Thoughtful and Independent Board Has Acted Decisively to Drive Positive Results and Transform Genesco into a Footwear Focused Company

- The Board Brings Essential Skills to Enable Genesco to Deliver Long-Term, Sustainable Shareholder Value

- Legion's Slate Raises Many Concerns; Nominees Lack Relevant Skills and Experience in Areas Essential to Genesco's Business

- Genesco Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Nine of the Company's Highly Qualified Directors on the BLUE Proxy Card

- For More Information, Shareholders Can Visit www.GenescoDrivingValue.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesco Inc. (NYSE:GCO) ("Genesco" or the "Company") today sent a letter to shareholders highlighting the collective strength of its Board of Directors, which has been significantly refreshed and comprises the right mix of skills and experience to advance Genesco's footwear focused strategy, deliver long-term value to shareholders, and position the Company for sustainable growth.

Genesco urges shareholders to protect the value of their investment by voting the BLUE proxy card today "FOR" all nine of the Company's highly qualified directors. The Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to be held on July 20, 2021. Shareholders of record as of close of business on June 28, 2021 will be entitled to vote at the meeting.

The letter can be viewed here.