Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held by Bridgford Foods Corporation on March 14, 2018, at its headquarters in Anaheim, California. The filing details the voting results for the election of directors and the ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting outcomes.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are disclosed in this filing. The document serves as a record of shareholder actions taken during the annual meeting.
Outlook, Risks, and Voting Results
Shareholders representing 8,692,330 shares (96% of the 9,076,832 shares entitled to vote) were present in person or by proxy. Both management proposals were approved:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Directors): Nine individuals were elected to serve one-year terms expiring in 2019. The directors elected are William L. Bridgford, Allan Bridgford Jr., Bruce H. Bridgford, John V. Simmons, Keith A. Ross, Todd C. Andrews, D. Gregory Scott, Raymond F. Lancy, and Paul R. Zippwald. Voting results showed strong support, with "Votes For" ranging from approximately 7.55 million to 7.91 million per director.
- Proposal 2 (Ratification of Auditors): Shareholders ratified the appointment of Squar Milner LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 2, 2018. The vote count was 8,691,327 FOR, 815 AGAINST, and 188 ABSTAINED.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the composition of the Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term.
- Confirm the appointment of Squar Milner LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending November 2, 2018.
- Review the definitive proxy statement filed on February 19, 2018, for detailed background on the proposals.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial metrics.