GAMCO entities fully exit Farmer Brothers (FARM) after Royal Cup acquisition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GAMCO-affiliated reporting persons disclose they no longer own any Farmer Brothers common stock following the company’s acquisition by Royal Cup Coffee and Tea. As of May 5, 2026, each reporting entity reports beneficial ownership of 0.00 shares, or 0.0% of the outstanding common stock.

The filing lists recent trades by Gabelli-managed funds and accounts, including sales such as 936,500 shares by GAMCO Asset Management Inc. at $1.2900 per share on May 5, 2026 and other transactions in March and May 2026 around $1.24–$1.29 per share.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 0.00 shares Ownership percentage: 0.0% of class Large share sale: 936,500 shares at $1.2900 +4 more

7 metrics

Beneficial ownership 0.00 shares Reported by each GAMCO-affiliated reporting person after acquisition

Ownership percentage 0.0% of class Percent of Farmer Brothers common stock after May 5, 2026

Large share sale 936,500 shares at $1.2900 Sale by GAMCO Asset Management Inc. on May 5, 2026

Gabelli Asset Fund sale 30,000 shares at $1.2900 Gabelli Funds, LLC transaction on May 5, 2026

Gabelli Equity Trust sale 45,000 shares at $1.2900 Gabelli Equity Trust transaction on May 5, 2026

Teton Mighty Mites sale 22,000 shares at $1.2900 Teton Westwood Mighty Mites Fund sale on May 5, 2026

GAMCO March purchase 30,000 shares at $1.2390 GAMCO Asset Management Inc. purchase on March 18, 2026

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, broker-dealer, private foundation, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial ownership financial

"The Reporting Persons ceased to be beneficial owners of 5% or more"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory

"GAMCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBL, is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets rules for people and firms who give investment advice, requiring them to register with regulators, be honest about conflicts, keep records, and follow basic standards of care. It matters to investors because those rules act like licensing and consumer protections — similar to having safety standards for a mechanic — helping ensure advisers act in clients’ financial interests and reducing the risk of fraud or misuse of funds.

broker-dealer financial

"G.research, is a broker-dealer registered , as amended (1934 Act)"

A broker-dealer is a licensed firm or individual that both executes trades on behalf of clients (acting as a broker) and buys or sells securities for its own account (acting as a dealer). Investors care because broker-dealers provide the plumbing of markets — they place orders, hold or move cash and securities, offer research or advice, and their stability and fees directly affect trade execution, costs, and the safety of client funds; think of them as a combined travel agent and taxi for your investments.

private foundation financial

"The Foundation is a private foundation. Mario Gabelli is the Chairman"

rural telephone industry other

"LICT is a holding company with operating subsidiaries engaged primarily in the rural telephone industry"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 6)

FARMER BROTHERS CO

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

307675108

(CUSIP Number)

DAVID GOLDMAN
191 MASON STREET,
GREENWICH, CT, 06830
914-921-5000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

05/05/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, HC

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

GABELLI FUNDS LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, IA

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

GAMCO Asset Management Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, IA

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

Teton Advisors, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

WYOMING

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, IA

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

GGCP, INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

WYOMING

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, HC

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

Associated Capital Group, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, HC

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 307675108

1

Name of reporting person

GABELLI MARIO J

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

PF

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

0.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.0 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: FARMER BROTHERS CO
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 14501 N. FREEWAY, 14501 N. FREEWAY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS , 76177.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	This statement is being filed by one or more of the following persons: GGCP, Inc. (GGCP), GGCP Holdings LLC (GGCP Holdings), GAMCO Investors, Inc. (GBL), Associated Capital Group, Inc. (AC), Gabelli Funds, LLC (Gabelli Funds), GAMCO Asset Management Inc. (GAMCO), Teton Advisors, LLC (Teton Advisors), Keeley-Teton Advisors, LLC (Keeley-Teton), Gabelli & Company Investment Advisers, Inc. (GCIA), Morgan Group Holding Co., (MGH), G.research, LLC (G.research), MJG Associates, Inc. (MJG Associates), Gabelli Securities International (Bermuda) Limited (GSIL), Gabelli Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), Mario Gabelli, LICT and CIBL. Those of the foregoing persons signing this Schedule 13D are hereinafter referred to as the Reporting Persons.
(b)	GAMCO is a New York corporation and GBL and MGH are Delaware corporations, each having its principal business office at One Corporate Center, Rye, New York 10580. GGCP is a Wyoming corporation and AC and GCIA are Delaware corporations each having its principal business office 191 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. GGCP Holdings is a Delaware limited liability corporation having its principal business office at 191 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. G.research is a Delaware limited liability company having its principal officers at One Corporate Center, Rye, New York 10580. Gabelli Funds is a New York limited liability company having its principal business office at One Corporate Center, Rye, New York 10580. Teton Advisors is a Delaware limited liability company having its principal place of business at 189 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. Keeley-Teton Advisors is a Delaware limited liability company having its principal place of business at 141 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. MJG Associates is a Connecticut corporation having its principal business office at 191 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830. The Foundation is a Nevada corporation having its principal offices at 165 West Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada 89501. LICT is a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business as 401 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Rye, New York 10580. CIBL, Inc. is a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business as 165 West Liberty Street, Suite 220, Reno, NV 89501.
(c)	GGCP makes investments for its own account and is the manager and a member of GGCP Holdings which is the controlling shareholder of GBL and AC. GBL, a public company whose stock is quoted on the OTCQX platform, is the parent company for a variety of companies engaged in the securities business, including certain of those named below. AC, a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is the parent company for a variety of companies engaged in the securities business, including certain of those listed below. GAMCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GBL, is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act). GAMCO is an investment manager providing discretionary managed account services for employee benefit plans, private investors, endowments, foundations and others. GCIA, a wholly owned subsidiary of AC, is an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act and serves as a general partner or investment manager to limited partnerships and offshore investment companies and other accounts. As a part of its business, GCIA may purchase or sell securities for its own account. GCIA or its relying advisers, act as a general partner or investment manager of a number of funds or partnerships, including Gabelli Associates Fund, L.P., Gabelli Associates Fund II, L.P., Gabelli Associates Limited, Gabelli Associates Limited II E, Gabelli Intermediate Credit Fund L.P., GAMA Select Plus Master Fund, Ltd., GAMCO Medical Opportunities L.P., and Gabelli Multimedia Partners, L.P. G.research is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGH. G.research, is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (1934 Act), which may as a part of its business purchase and sell securities for its own account. Gabelli Funds, a wholly owned subsidiary of GBL, is a limited liability company. Gabelli Funds is an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act which provides advisory services for The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc., The Gabelli Asset Fund, The Gabelli Growth Fund, The Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund Inc., The Gabelli Value 25 Fund Inc., The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund, The Gabelli Equity Income Fund, The Gabelli ABC Fund, The Gabelli Global Content & Connectivity Fund, The Gabelli Gold Fund, Inc., The Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc., The Gabelli Global Rising Income & Dividend Fund, The Gabelli Capital Asset Fund, The Gabelli International Growth Fund, Inc., The Gabelli Global Growth Fund, The Gabelli Utility Trust, The Gabelli Utilities Fund, The Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund, The Gabelli Focused Growth and Income Fund, The Comstock Capital Value Fund, The Gabelli Dividend and Income Trust, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust, The GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources, & Income Trust, The GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust, The GDL Fund, Gabelli Enterprise Mergers & Acquisitions Fund, The Gabelli ESG Fund, Inc., The Gabelli International Small Cap Fund, The Gabelli Healthcare & Wellness Rx Trust, The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust, Gabelli Merger Plus+ Trust Plc, The Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund, The Gabelli Global Mini Mites Fund, The Gabelli Media Mogul Fund, The Gabelli Pet Parents Fund, The Gabelli U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund, Bancroft Fund Ltd. and Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd., Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF, Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF, Gabelli Automation ETF, Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF, Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (collectively, the Funds), which are registered investment companies. Gabelli Funds is also the investment adviser to The GAMCO International SICAV (sub-funds GAMCO Merger Arbitrage and GAMCO All Cap Value), a UCITS III vehicle. Teton Advisors, an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act, provides discretionary advisory services to The TETON Westwood Mighty Mitessm Fund, The TETON Convertible Securities Fund, The Teton Westwood Balanced Fund, and The TETON Westwood Equity Fund. The TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund and the Teton Convertible Securities Fund are subadvised by Gabelli Funds, and their holdings are included in this filing. Keeley-Teton, an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act, provides discretionary advisory services to The Teton Westwood Smallcap Equity Fund, The Keeley Small Cap Dividend Value Fund, The Keeley Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, and The Keeley Mid Cap Dividend Value Fund, as well as to institutional and individual clients. MJG Associates provides advisory services to private investment partnerships and offshore funds. Mario Gabelli is the sole shareholder, director and employee of MJG Associates. MJG Associates is the Investment Manager of Gabelli International Limited and Gabelli Fund, LDC. Mario J. Gabelli is the general partner of Gabelli Performance Partnership, LP. The Foundation is a private foundation. Mario Gabelli is the Chairman, a Trustee and the Investment Manager of the Foundation. Elisa M. Wilson is the President of the Foundation. LICT is a holding company with operating subsidiaries engaged primarily in the rural telephone industry. LICT actively pursues new business ventures and acquisitions. LICT makes investments in marketable securities to preserve capital and maintain liquidity for financing their business activities and acquisitions and are not engaged in the business of investing, or trading in securities. Mario J. Gabelli is the Chief Executive Officer, a director, and substantial shareholder of LICT. CIBL is a holding company with interest in telecommunications operations, primarily in the rural telephone industry. CIBL actively pursues new business ventures and acquisitions. CIBL makes investments in marketable securities to preserve capital and maintain liquidity for financing their business activities and acquisitions and are not engaged in the business of investing, or trading in securities. Mario J. Gabelli is a director, and substantial shareholder of CIBL. Mario Gabelli is the controlling stockholder, co-Chief Executive Officer and a director of GGCP and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GBL. He is the Executive Chairman of AC. Mario Gabelli is also a member of GGCP Holdings. Mario Gabelli is the controlling shareholder of MGH and indirectly of Teton Advisors and Keeley-Teton Advisors.
(d)	Not applicable.
(e)	Not applicable.
(f)	United States
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	As a result of the completion of the acquisition of the Issuer by Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, the Reporting Persons no longer have beneficial ownership of any of the Issuer's shares.
(c)	Information with respect to all transactions in the Securities which were effected during the past sixty days or since the most recent filing on Schedule 13D, whichever is less, by each of the Reporting Persons and Covered Persons is set forth below: DATE SHARES PURCHASED PRICE /SOLD GABELLI FUNDS, LLC GABELLI ASSET FUND 5/5/2026 -30,000 1.2900 3/27/2026 -5,000 1.2500 3/26/2026 -8,000 1.2400 GABELLI EQUITY TRUST 5/5/2026 -45,000 1.2900 3/19/2026 9,000 1.2400 GABELLI GLOBAL MINI MITES FUND 5/5/2026 -53,500 1.2900 GABELLI SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND 5/5/2026 -99,000 1.2900 GAMCO ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 5/5/2026 -936,500 1.2900 3/27/2026 -5,000 1.2500 3/20/2026 2,849 1.2400 3/19/2026 2,151 1.2400 3/18/2026 30,000 1.2390 3/18/2026 12,000 1.2400 TETON ADVISORS, INC. TETON WESTWOOD MIGHTY MITES FUND 5/5/2026 -22,000 1.2900 3/12/2026 -35,000 1.2400 3/11/2026 -5,000 1.2400 3/11/2026 -20,000 1.2309 THE TRANSACTIONS ON 5/5/2026 ARE A RESULT OF THE COMPLETION OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE ISSUER BY ROYAL CUP COFFEE AND TEA.
(e)	The Reporting Persons ceased to be beneficial owners of 5% or more of the Issuer's common stock on May 5, 2026.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL

Signature:	PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:	05/07/2026

GABELLI FUNDS LLC

Signature:	DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:	GENERAL COUNSEL
Date:	05/07/2026

GAMCO Asset Management Inc.

Signature:	DOUGLAS R. JAMIESON
Name/Title:	PRESIDENT
Date:	05/07/2026

Teton Advisors, LLC

Signature:	DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:	COUNSEL
Date:	05/07/2026

GGCP, INC.

Signature:	DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:	ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:	05/07/2026

Associated Capital Group, Inc.

Signature:	PETER D. GOLDSTEIN
Name/Title:	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Date:	05/07/2026

GABELLI MARIO J

Signature:	DAVID GOLDMAN
Name/Title:	ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
Date:	05/07/2026

FAQ

What does this Schedule 13D/A filing mean for Farmer Brothers (FARM)?

The filing shows GAMCO-affiliated reporting persons now hold 0.00 shares of Farmer Brothers common stock. Their beneficial ownership is 0.0% following the acquisition of Farmer Brothers by Royal Cup Coffee and Tea completed on May 5, 2026.

Why did GAMCO and related entities report 0.0% ownership in FARM?

They report that, as a result of Royal Cup Coffee and Tea’s acquisition of Farmer Brothers, the reporting persons no longer have beneficial ownership of any shares. The filing states they ceased to be beneficial owners of 5% or more on May 5, 2026.

Which recent FARM share transactions are disclosed for GAMCO Asset Management Inc.?

Disclosed transactions include selling 936,500 shares at $1.2900 on May 5, 2026, plus smaller trades such as 5,000 shares at $1.2500 on March 27, 2026 and purchases of 30,000 and 12,000 shares around $1.24 on March 18, 2026.

What FARM trades are reported for Gabelli Funds-managed vehicles?

Gabelli-managed funds report several sales, including 30,000 shares at $1.2900 on May 5, 2026 for Gabelli Asset Fund and 45,000 shares at $1.2900 on May 5, 2026 for Gabelli Equity Trust, along with smaller March 2026 transactions around $1.24–$1.25 per share.

How did Teton Advisors-related funds trade Farmer Brothers (FARM) shares?

Teton Westwood Mighty Mites Fund, advised by Teton Advisors, reports sales such as 22,000 shares at $1.2900 on May 5, 2026, 35,000 shares at $1.2400 on March 12, 2026, and additional smaller sales around $1.23–$1.24 per share on March 11, 2026.

When did GAMCO and affiliates stop being 5% owners of FARM stock?

The filing states the reporting persons ceased to be beneficial owners of 5% or more of Farmer Brothers’ common stock on May 5, 2026, coinciding with completion of the acquisition by Royal Cup Coffee and Tea that removed their beneficial ownership position.