Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation filings document Farmer Mac’s status as a federally chartered instrumentality with NYSE-listed Class A voting common stock, Class C non-voting common stock and multiple series of non-cumulative preferred stock. Recent 8-K filings cover quarterly results, conference-call notices, Regulation FD investor materials and other material events tied to its agricultural and rural infrastructure finance business.
Governance records include definitive proxy materials, officer appointments, principal accounting officer changes and executive compensation arrangements. The filings also identify registered securities, disclosure controls around furnished earnings materials, and recurring corporate governance matters for the Farmer Mac capital structure.
James R. Engebretsen, a director of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp (AGM), acquired 101 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock on 09/30/2025 at a market price of $167.98 per share by electing to receive stock instead of some or all of his quarterly cash retainer. After the transaction he beneficially owns 16,076 shares, which includes 376 time-vested restricted stock units that will vest on 03/31/2026 if he remains a director. The filing was signed by Geraldine I. Hayhurst as attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025. The transaction reflects a routine director equity election using the quarter-end closing price reported by the NYSE.
Robert G. Sexton, a director of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp (AGM), acquired 49 shares of Class C Non‑Voting Common Stock on 09/30/2025 at a market value of $167.98 per share by electing to receive stock instead of part or all of his quarterly cash retainer. After the transaction he beneficially owns 13,652 shares, which includes 376 time‑vested restricted stock units that will vest on 03/31/2026 if he remains a director on that date. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Mr. Sexton by an attorney‑in‑fact on 10/02/2025.
Eric T. McKissack, a director of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp (AGM), acquired 2,378 shares of Class C Non‑Voting Common Stock on 09/30/2025 at a market value of $167.98 per share. The shares were issued under his election to receive newly issued stock in lieu of some or all of his quarterly cash retainer; the price used was the NYSE closing price on the last business day of the quarter. The holding reported includes 376 time‑vested restricted stock units that will vest on 03/31/2026 if Mr. McKissack remains a director on that date. The Form 4 was signed by Geraldine I. Hayhurst as attorney‑in‑fact on 10/02/2025.
Geraldine I. Hayhurst, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp (ticker AGM), filed an initial Form 3 disclosing her relationship to the issuer and her beneficial ownership status.
The report, covering the event dated 09/08/2025 and signed on 10/01/2025, shows 0 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock held directly and no derivative securities reported. The filing confirms her role as an officer and director-level reporting person for AGM.
Farmer Mac (AGM) disclosed executive succession and amended employment terms. CEO Bradford T. Nordholm will retire effective March 31, 2027, and resigned as President effective September 25, 2025. The Board named Zachary N. Carpenter President and COO effective upon Nordholm's resignation and designated him to become CEO on the earlier of April 1, 2027 or Nordholm's last day of employment.
The firm amended Nordholm's employment agreement to extend his CEO term to March 31, 2027, preserve a 100% incentive-salary target for 2025–2026, provide a fixed $200,000 incentive for 2027, and grant ~ $1.5 million in RSUs cliff-vesting March 31, 2027. Carpenter's base salary was increased to $575,000 and he is eligible for a 2026 long-term award with target value not less than $475,000. Employment agreements and exhibits are referenced.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation announced a planned leadership transition. The company reported that Chief Executive Officer Bradford T. Nordholm intends to retire on March 31, 2027, providing a long, orderly runway for succession. At the same time, the Board appointed Zachary N. Carpenter as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, and named him as Mr. Nordholm’s successor upon retirement. These changes outline a clear succession plan for the top leadership roles while keeping current operations under the existing CEO for an extended period.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on its 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H. The dividend is $0.2347222 per share for the dividend period from but not including August 25, 2025, to and including October 17, 2025.
The Series H dividend will be paid on October 17, 2025 to holders of record as of October 1, 2025. The company previously declared dividends on its common stock and other preferred series on August 14, 2025, and has also issued a press release with these details.
LaJuana S. Wilcher, a director of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), reported a donation of 243 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock on 08/29/2025. The transaction is coded G(1) and shows no sales proceeds ($0) because it represents a charitable gift to a Donor Advised Fund. After the donation, the reporting person beneficially owns 3,096 shares, which includes 376 time-vested restricted stock units scheduled to vest on March 31, 2026 if she remains a director. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/03/2025. The filing notes the transfer occurred during an open trading window for Farmer Mac employees and directors.
Gregory Ramsey, Principal Accounting Officer at Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), reported a sale of company shares on 08/27/2025. The Form 4 shows he sold 1,500 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock at a reported price of $206.7101 per share, leaving him with 3,085 shares beneficially owned following the transaction. The filing notes that the post-transaction total includes 854 unvested restricted stock units previously granted under the company's omnibus incentive plan. The sale was effected during an open trading window and the Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 08/28/2025.
Bradford T. Nordholm, President and CEO of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), reported a sale of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock on 08/27/2025. The Form 4 shows 4,224 shares sold at a reported price of $206.1195 per share. After the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 32,770.4506 shares on a direct basis. The filing states the transaction occurred during an open trading window for employees and directors and that the post-transaction total includes 29,100 unvested restricted stock units previously granted under the company’s Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Nordholm on 08/28/2025.