MALVERN, PA – Cantaloupe, Inc., a company specializing in calculating and accounting machines, announced the results of its annual meeting held on Thursday. Shareholders voted on several key issues, including the election of directors and executive compensation.
All nominees for director were elected, with the highest number of votes going to Ravi Venkatesan, who received 56,282,211 votes for, 119,118 against, and 12,797 abstentions. The other directors re-elected were Douglas G. Bergeron, Lisa P. Baird, Ian Harris, Jacob Lamm, Michael K. Passilla, Ellen Richey, Anne M. Smalling, and Shannon S. Warren.
In an advisory vote, the shareholders approved the named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement with 55,756,452 votes for, 563,652 against, and 94,022 abstentions. Additionally, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, was ratified with a significant majority of 64,301,853 votes for, 123,980 against, and 20,481 abstentions.
The voting results reflect the shareholders' support for the current leadership and remuneration policies. The board of directors, with a mix of returning and newly elected members, is expected to continue guiding the company in its operations and strategic initiatives.
In other recent news, Cantaloupe, Inc. reported a robust Q1 growth for the fiscal year 2025, with a 13% increase in year-over-year revenue, reaching $70.8 million. The earnings call highlighted growth in both transaction and subscription revenue, an improved adjusted gross margin, and a rise in adjusted EBITDA. The company also reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance.
Cantaloupe's strategic focus remains on scaling its international operations and improving efficiencies. The company is optimistic about its expansion in Latin America and other international markets. New products like Seed Analytics and Cantaloupe One have contributed to a 12% increase in ARPU, and the company successfully integrated SB Software (ETR:SOWGn)'s Vendmanager, expanding its micro markets and customer base.
InvestingPro Insights
Following the announcement of Cantaloupe, Inc.'s annual meeting results, InvestingPro data provides additional context for investors. The company's market capitalization stands at $692.64 million, reflecting its current position in the calculating and accounting machines sector.
Cantaloupe has shown strong recent performance, with InvestingPro data indicating a 33.38% price total return over the last three months and a 37.95% return over the past six months. This aligns with an InvestingPro Tip noting the company's "Strong return over the last three months." Additionally, the stock is trading near its 52-week high, with its current price at 98.14% of that peak.
While shareholders have shown support for the company's leadership and policies, investors should note that Cantaloupe is trading at a high P/E ratio of 53.37. An InvestingPro Tip cautions that the company is "Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth," which may be a consideration for value-oriented investors.
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