Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., held on March 6, 2013, in Lakewood, Colorado. The filing details the results of shareholder votes on director elections and the ratification of the independent auditor.
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 matters and voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
A total of 20,837,239 shares were represented at the meeting, constituting approximately 93.13% of outstanding shares entitled to vote. Stockholders approved both proposals presented:
- Proposal 1 (Director Election): Richard Hallé and Elizabeth Isely were elected as Class I directors for a three-year term.
- Proposal 2 (Auditor Ratification): KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2013.
| Director Nominee | For | Against | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hallé | 18,850,972 | 0 | 88,810 | 1,897,457 |
| Elizabeth Isely | 17,060,857 | 0 | 1,878,925 | 1,897,457 |
| Proposal | For | Against | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KPMG LLP Ratification | 20,766,944 | 36,744 | 33,521 | 0 |
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Richard Hallé and Elizabeth Isely have been elected to the Board of Directors for terms expiring in 2016.
- KPMG LLP has been confirmed as the independent auditor for the 2013 fiscal year.
- Shareholder participation was high, with over 93% of eligible shares represented at the meeting.
- There were no votes cast against the election of directors or the ratification of the auditor.