Limoneira shareholders approve executive pay, elect directors

Published 10/04/2025, 21:40
Limoneira shareholders approve executive pay, elect directors

In a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Limoneira Company reported the outcomes of its Annual Meeting held on April 9, 2025. The agriculture production firm, headquartered in Santa Paula, California, currently trading at $16.32 with a market cap of $294 million, saw its stockholders cast votes on several key proposals, including the election of directors and executive compensation. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a "Fair" overall financial health score, suggesting stable operational performance despite its stock declining 37% over the past six months.

During the meeting, which took place at the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum, stockholders elected three directors to a three-year term ending at the 2028 Annual Meeting. Barbara Carbone, Gordon E. Kimball, and Scott S. Slater were the nominees who received the majority of votes and will continue to serve on the board.

Additionally, the stockholders participated in an advisory vote on the compensation of the named executive officers. The proposal received approval, indicating shareholder support for the company's executive pay structure.

The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, was also ratified by the stockholders with an overwhelming majority.

The voting results reflected a quorum with 81.16% of the total shares of capital stock outstanding, represented by 14,625,712.57 shares of Common Stock and 14,790 shares (or 147,900 votes) of Series B Preferred Stock.

Limoneira, traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol LMNR, is incorporated in Delaware and operates within the agriculture sector, focusing on crop production. This update is based on the company's press release statement and provides shareholders and the public with the latest governance decisions made by the company's stockholders.

In other recent news, Limoneira Company reported a narrower first-quarter loss, with a net loss of $0.18 per share, slightly missing analysts' expectations of a $0.17 per share loss. This was an improvement from the $0.21 per share loss reported in the same quarter last year. However, revenue for the quarter was $32.85 million, falling short of the $40 million consensus estimate and down from $39.7 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower fresh lemon prices. Despite the revenue miss, Limoneira's operating loss improved 31% year-over-year, reflecting the benefits of its cost reduction initiatives.

Additionally, Limoneira has authorized a $30 million stock buyback, signaling the board's confidence in the company's strategic direction. The company concluded its strategic review process and reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value through various initiatives, including selling non-core assets and expanding its avocado industry presence. Furthermore, Limoneira announced a joint venture with Agromin Corporation to expand a composting facility at Limoneira Ranch, expected to contribute approximately $5 million in EBITDA in its first year.

This partnership aims to process around 295,000 tons of organic waste annually, supported by a $10 million grant from California's CalRecycle Organics Grant Program. Limoneira also reported progress on its water rights monetization efforts, with the sale of water pumping rights in the Santa Paula Basin for $1.7 million during the quarter. These developments indicate Limoneira's strategic efforts to optimize its operations and focus on sustainable practices.

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