Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Bridgford Foods Corporation reports on the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 13, 2019. The meeting took place at the company's principal executive offices in Anaheim, California.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders representing 8,594,498 shares (95% of the 9,076,832 shares entitled to vote) were present in person or by proxy. Two proposals were approved:
- Proposal 1 (Election of Directors): Nine directors were elected to one-year terms expiring in 2020. The directors elected were 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.
- Proposal 2 (Appointment of Auditors): Shareholders voted to appoint Squar Milner LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2019. The vote count was 8,603,781 FOR, 18 AGAINST, and 176 ABSTAINED.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. It serves strictly as a record of the shareholder vote.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific voting breakdown for each director nominee, noting that while all were elected, vote counts varied slightly among candidates.
- Confirm the appointment of Squar Milner LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2019.
- Note the high level of shareholder participation, with 95% of entitled shares represented at the meeting.