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On Wednesday, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. announced amendments to its corporate bylaws following a recent stockholder meeting. The company, a $861 million market cap retail grocery chain with annual revenue exceeding $1.27 billion, reported the changes through an 8-K filing with the SEC. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, with robust revenue growth of 9.3% over the last twelve months.
The amendments, approved by stockholders, were made to the company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit the liability of certain officers in accordance with recent revisions to Delaware law. The change was officially filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 10, 2025, and took effect immediately. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis of Natural Grocers’ governance structure and financial metrics among its 8+ exclusive ProTips.
During the virtual stockholders’ meeting held on March 5, 2025, a total of 92.6% of outstanding shares were represented. Stockholders also voted on several key matters, including the election of Elizabeth Isely as a Class I director for a three-year term ending at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Isely was elected with 16,110,867 votes for and 3,920,304 withheld, with 1,202,791 broker non-votes.
Additionally, stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The approval for KPMG received 21,077,069 votes for, 145,990 against, and 10,903 abstentions.
The approval of the amendment to the company’s corporate bylaws received 15,134,935 votes for, 4,852,508 against, 43,728 abstentions, and 1,202,791 broker non-votes.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker (NYSE:NGVC). The stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 23.7 and offers a dividend yield of 1.35%. While the stock has experienced recent volatility with a 15% decline over the past week, it has delivered an impressive 104% return over the last year. The company’s decision to amend its bylaws and the results of the stockholder votes are detailed in the 8-K filing and reflect the company’s compliance with Delaware law and its governance practices. Discover more detailed analysis and Fair Value estimates with a InvestingPro subscription, which includes exclusive access to the comprehensive Pro Research Report for NGVC.
This article is based on a press release statement from an SEC filing.
In other recent news, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc reported impressive fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2024, significantly surpassing expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $0.43, well above the forecasted $0.19, alongside a revenue increase of 9.4% year-over-year to $330.2 million. This strong performance reflects the company’s operational efficiency and market appeal. Natural Grocers’ net income rose by 28.1% to $9.9 million, supported by an increase in net sales and daily average comparable store sales growth of 8.9%.
In terms of future plans, the company reaffirmed its intention to open 4-6 new stores in fiscal 2025. Analysts have noted the company’s robust performance, with R5 Capital engaging in discussions about potential margin expansion and store growth. Additionally, the company’s NPower rewards program showed strong customer loyalty with an 81% penetration rate. Natural Grocers also launched 23 new branded products, contributing to the positive sales growth. These recent developments indicate the company’s alignment with consumer trends favoring health and sustainability.
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