Village Farms CFO Stephen Ruffini buys $30,150 in common shares

Published 02/06/2025, 11:18
Village Farms CFO Stephen Ruffini buys $30,150 in common shares

Stephen C. Ruffini, the Chief Financial Officer of Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF), recently acquired 25,000 common shares of the company, according to an SEC filing. According to InvestingPro data, this insider purchase comes as the stock shows strong momentum, with a 51% gain over the past six months and analysts maintaining a "Strong Buy" consensus. The shares were purchased on May 30, 2025, at a weighted average price of $1.206 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $30,150. Following this acquisition, Ruffini’s direct holdings in the company increased to 9,783,127 shares. The purchase was made in multiple open market transactions, with prices ranging from $1.20 to $1.21 per share. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently undervalued, with analyst price targets ranging from $2.50 to $3.00. Subscribers can access 11 additional ProTips and a comprehensive Pro Research Report for deeper insights into VFF’s financial health and growth prospects.

In other recent news, Village Farms International reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, revealing a revenue increase of 11% year-over-year to $83 million, although it missed earnings per share expectations with a net loss of $0.08 per share against a forecasted loss of $0.02. The company has also formed a strategic partnership by entering into a Framework Agreement with Vanguard Food GP LLC, contributing its produce business assets and receiving $40 million and a 37.9% equity stake in Vanguard Food LP. Additionally, Village Farms has successfully refinanced its Canadian Cannabis Term Loans, consolidating them into a single facility with a reduced interest rate below 8% and an extended maturity date to February 2028. The company also secured a 180-day extension from Nasdaq to meet the minimum bid price requirement, giving it until October 2025 to comply. Furthermore, Village Farms renegotiated its credit agreement with Farm Credit Canada, leading to improved financial covenants that enhance its strategic flexibility. These developments reflect Village Farms’ ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and expand its market presence in the agricultural and cannabis sectors.

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