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[8-K] Village Farms International, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) filed an 8-K to disclose the voting results of its 20 June 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Item 5.07).

Board elections: All eight director nominees were elected to serve until the 2026 meeting. Support ranged from 73.1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) to 98.2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Broker non-votes totaled 21.6 million for each nominee.

Say-on-Pay: The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 24.0 million votes in favor (75.5 % of votes cast), while 23.6 % opposed and 0.9 % abstained. Although approved, the nearly one-quarter opposition signals some shareholder concern over pay practices.

Auditor ratification: KPMG LLP was re-appointed as independent auditor for FY 2025 with 52.9 million votes for (99.1 %); only 0.9 % withheld. No broker non-votes were recorded.

No other material events, financial results, or strategic actions were reported. The filing is primarily procedural, confirming routine corporate governance matters were approved by shareholders.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) ha presentato un modulo 8-K per comunicare i risultati delle votazioni della sua Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti del 20 giugno 2025 (Punto 5.07).

Elezioni del consiglio: Tutti e otto i candidati al consiglio sono stati eletti per un mandato fino all’assemblea del 2026. Il sostegno è variato dal 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) al 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). I voti non espressi dai broker sono stati 21,6 milioni per ciascun candidato.

Say-on-Pay: La votazione consultiva sulla remunerazione degli executive è stata approvata con 24,0 milioni di voti favorevoli (75,5 % dei voti espressi), mentre il 23,6 % si è opposto e lo 0,9 % si è astenuto. Nonostante l’approvazione, la quasi un quarto di opposizione indica preoccupazioni di alcuni azionisti sulle politiche retributive.

Ratifica del revisore: KPMG LLP è stata riconfermata come revisore indipendente per l’esercizio 2025 con 52,9 milioni di voti favorevoli (99,1 %); solo lo 0,9 % ha espresso voto contrario. Non sono stati registrati voti non espressi dai broker.

Non sono stati segnalati altri eventi significativi, risultati finanziari o azioni strategiche. Il deposito è principalmente di natura procedurale, confermando che le questioni ordinarie di governance aziendale sono state approvate dagli azionisti.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) presentó un formulario 8-K para divulgar los resultados de la votación en su Junta Anual de Accionistas del 20 de junio de 2025 (Punto 5.07).

Elecciones del consejo: Los ocho candidatos a directores fueron elegidos para servir hasta la reunión de 2026. El apoyo varió desde el 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) hasta el 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Los votos no emitidos por corredores sumaron 21,6 millones para cada candidato.

Say-on-Pay: La votación consultiva sobre la compensación ejecutiva fue aprobada con 24,0 millones de votos a favor (75,5 % de los votos emitidos), mientras que el 23,6 % se opuso y el 0,9 % se abstuvo. Aunque fue aprobada, la oposición de casi una cuarta parte indica cierta preocupación entre los accionistas sobre las prácticas salariales.

Ratificación del auditor: KPMG LLP fue reelegida como auditor independiente para el año fiscal 2025 con 52,9 millones de votos a favor (99,1 %); solo el 0,9 % votó en contra. No se registraron votos no emitidos por corredores.

No se reportaron otros eventos materiales, resultados financieros ni acciones estratégicas. La presentación es principalmente de carácter procedimental, confirmando que los asuntos rutinarios de gobierno corporativo fueron aprobados por los accionistas.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF)는 2025년 6월 20일 연례 주주총회 투표 결과를 공개하기 위해 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다 (항목 5.07).

이사회 선거: 8명의 이사 후보 전원이 2026년 회의까지 임명되었습니다. 지지율은 73.1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski)에서 98.2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney)까지 다양했습니다. 각 후보에 대해 중개인 미투표는 2,160만 표였습니다.

보수 승인 투표(Say-on-Pay): 경영진 보수에 대한 자문 투표는 2,400만 표 찬성 (투표의 75.5 %)으로 통과되었으며, 23.6 %는 반대, 0.9 %는 기권했습니다. 승인되었지만 거의 4분의 1에 달하는 반대는 일부 주주들이 보수 정책에 대해 우려하고 있음을 나타냅니다.

감사인 재선임: KPMG LLP가 2025 회계연도 독립 감사인으로 재선임되었으며, 5,290만 표 찬성 (99.1 %)을 받았습니다; 반대는 0.9 %에 불과했습니다. 중개인 미투표는 없었습니다.

기타 중요한 사건, 재무 결과 또는 전략적 조치는 보고되지 않았습니다. 이번 제출은 주로 절차상의 것으로, 주주들이 일상적인 기업 거버넌스 사안을 승인했음을 확인합니다.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) a déposé un formulaire 8-K pour divulguer les résultats des votes lors de son Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires du 20 juin 2025 (Point 5.07).

Élections du conseil d'administration : Les huit candidats au conseil ont été élus pour un mandat jusqu'à l'assemblée de 2026. Le soutien a varié de 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) à 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Les votes non exprimés par les courtiers s'élevaient à 21,6 millions pour chaque candidat.

Say-on-Pay : Le vote consultatif sur la rémunération des dirigeants a été approuvé avec 24,0 millions de votes en faveur (75,5 % des suffrages exprimés), tandis que 23,6 % s'y sont opposés et 0,9 % se sont abstenus. Bien qu'approuvé, le fait qu'environ un quart des votes soient opposés indique certaines préoccupations des actionnaires concernant les pratiques salariales.

Ratification de l'auditeur : KPMG LLP a été reconduit en tant qu'auditeur indépendant pour l'exercice 2025 avec 52,9 millions de votes pour (99,1 %) ; seulement 0,9 % ont voté contre. Aucun vote non exprimé par les courtiers n'a été enregistré.

Aucun autre événement important, résultat financier ou action stratégique n'a été rapporté. Le dépôt est principalement de nature procédurale, confirmant que les questions courantes de gouvernance d'entreprise ont été approuvées par les actionnaires.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) reichte ein 8-K ein, um die Abstimmungsergebnisse seiner Hauptversammlung am 20. Juni 2025 bekanntzugeben (Punkt 5.07).

Vorstandswahlen: Alle acht vorgeschlagenen Direktoren wurden gewählt, um bis zur Versammlung 2026 zu dienen. Die Unterstützung reichte von 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) bis 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Broker-Non-Votes beliefen sich auf jeweils 21,6 Millionen für jeden Kandidaten.

Say-on-Pay: Die beratende Abstimmung zur Vorstandsvergütung wurde mit 24,0 Millionen Stimmen dafür (75,5 % der abgegebenen Stimmen) angenommen, während 23,6 % dagegen und 0,9 % sich enthielten. Trotz der Zustimmung signalisiert die fast ein Viertel Gegenstimme einige Aktionärsbedenken bezüglich der Vergütungspolitik.

Bestätigung des Abschlussprüfers: KPMG LLP wurde als unabhängiger Abschlussprüfer für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 mit 52,9 Millionen Stimmen dafür (99,1 %) wiederbestätigt; nur 0,9 % enthielten sich. Keine Broker-Non-Votes wurden verzeichnet.

Es wurden keine weiteren wesentlichen Ereignisse, Finanzergebnisse oder strategischen Maßnahmen gemeldet. Die Einreichung ist hauptsächlich prozedural und bestätigt, dass routinemäßige Corporate-Governance-Angelegenheiten von den Aktionären genehmigt wurden.

Positive
  • All eight directors re-elected, ensuring board continuity.
  • Auditor KPMG LLP re-appointed with 99 % support, reflecting strong shareholder confidence in financial oversight.
  • Say-on-Pay passed, maintaining compensation framework without mandatory changes.
Negative
  • Approximately 24 % of votes opposed executive compensation, indicating shareholder concern.
  • Three directors received only ~73 % support, below typical governance comfort levels and potentially exposing them to future opposition.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine AGM; all items passed but notable 24 % opposition to compensation signals modest governance friction.

The board retained full control, yet three directors received only ~73 % support—below best-practice thresholds and a potential red flag for proxy advisors. The 24 % ‘against’ Say-on-Pay vote exceeds the 10 % tolerance many investors use, indicating elevated scrutiny of remuneration. Nonetheless, auditor approval at 99 % and absence of contested items suggest limited immediate governance risk.

TL;DR: No financial guidance; governance items passed; neutral to share price short term.

The filing lacks earnings or operational data, so valuation drivers remain unchanged. Approval of all proposals avoids governance overhang, while higher dissent on pay is unlikely to trigger activism unless issues persist. Overall impact to VFF’s investment thesis is minimal.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) ha presentato un modulo 8-K per comunicare i risultati delle votazioni della sua Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti del 20 giugno 2025 (Punto 5.07).

Elezioni del consiglio: Tutti e otto i candidati al consiglio sono stati eletti per un mandato fino all’assemblea del 2026. Il sostegno è variato dal 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) al 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). I voti non espressi dai broker sono stati 21,6 milioni per ciascun candidato.

Say-on-Pay: La votazione consultiva sulla remunerazione degli executive è stata approvata con 24,0 milioni di voti favorevoli (75,5 % dei voti espressi), mentre il 23,6 % si è opposto e lo 0,9 % si è astenuto. Nonostante l’approvazione, la quasi un quarto di opposizione indica preoccupazioni di alcuni azionisti sulle politiche retributive.

Ratifica del revisore: KPMG LLP è stata riconfermata come revisore indipendente per l’esercizio 2025 con 52,9 milioni di voti favorevoli (99,1 %); solo lo 0,9 % ha espresso voto contrario. Non sono stati registrati voti non espressi dai broker.

Non sono stati segnalati altri eventi significativi, risultati finanziari o azioni strategiche. Il deposito è principalmente di natura procedurale, confermando che le questioni ordinarie di governance aziendale sono state approvate dagli azionisti.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) presentó un formulario 8-K para divulgar los resultados de la votación en su Junta Anual de Accionistas del 20 de junio de 2025 (Punto 5.07).

Elecciones del consejo: Los ocho candidatos a directores fueron elegidos para servir hasta la reunión de 2026. El apoyo varió desde el 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) hasta el 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Los votos no emitidos por corredores sumaron 21,6 millones para cada candidato.

Say-on-Pay: La votación consultiva sobre la compensación ejecutiva fue aprobada con 24,0 millones de votos a favor (75,5 % de los votos emitidos), mientras que el 23,6 % se opuso y el 0,9 % se abstuvo. Aunque fue aprobada, la oposición de casi una cuarta parte indica cierta preocupación entre los accionistas sobre las prácticas salariales.

Ratificación del auditor: KPMG LLP fue reelegida como auditor independiente para el año fiscal 2025 con 52,9 millones de votos a favor (99,1 %); solo el 0,9 % votó en contra. No se registraron votos no emitidos por corredores.

No se reportaron otros eventos materiales, resultados financieros ni acciones estratégicas. La presentación es principalmente de carácter procedimental, confirmando que los asuntos rutinarios de gobierno corporativo fueron aprobados por los accionistas.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF)는 2025년 6월 20일 연례 주주총회 투표 결과를 공개하기 위해 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다 (항목 5.07).

이사회 선거: 8명의 이사 후보 전원이 2026년 회의까지 임명되었습니다. 지지율은 73.1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski)에서 98.2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney)까지 다양했습니다. 각 후보에 대해 중개인 미투표는 2,160만 표였습니다.

보수 승인 투표(Say-on-Pay): 경영진 보수에 대한 자문 투표는 2,400만 표 찬성 (투표의 75.5 %)으로 통과되었으며, 23.6 %는 반대, 0.9 %는 기권했습니다. 승인되었지만 거의 4분의 1에 달하는 반대는 일부 주주들이 보수 정책에 대해 우려하고 있음을 나타냅니다.

감사인 재선임: KPMG LLP가 2025 회계연도 독립 감사인으로 재선임되었으며, 5,290만 표 찬성 (99.1 %)을 받았습니다; 반대는 0.9 %에 불과했습니다. 중개인 미투표는 없었습니다.

기타 중요한 사건, 재무 결과 또는 전략적 조치는 보고되지 않았습니다. 이번 제출은 주로 절차상의 것으로, 주주들이 일상적인 기업 거버넌스 사안을 승인했음을 확인합니다.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) a déposé un formulaire 8-K pour divulguer les résultats des votes lors de son Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires du 20 juin 2025 (Point 5.07).

Élections du conseil d'administration : Les huit candidats au conseil ont été élus pour un mandat jusqu'à l'assemblée de 2026. Le soutien a varié de 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) à 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Les votes non exprimés par les courtiers s'élevaient à 21,6 millions pour chaque candidat.

Say-on-Pay : Le vote consultatif sur la rémunération des dirigeants a été approuvé avec 24,0 millions de votes en faveur (75,5 % des suffrages exprimés), tandis que 23,6 % s'y sont opposés et 0,9 % se sont abstenus. Bien qu'approuvé, le fait qu'environ un quart des votes soient opposés indique certaines préoccupations des actionnaires concernant les pratiques salariales.

Ratification de l'auditeur : KPMG LLP a été reconduit en tant qu'auditeur indépendant pour l'exercice 2025 avec 52,9 millions de votes pour (99,1 %) ; seulement 0,9 % ont voté contre. Aucun vote non exprimé par les courtiers n'a été enregistré.

Aucun autre événement important, résultat financier ou action stratégique n'a été rapporté. Le dépôt est principalement de nature procédurale, confirmant que les questions courantes de gouvernance d'entreprise ont été approuvées par les actionnaires.

Village Farms International, Inc. (VFF) reichte ein 8-K ein, um die Abstimmungsergebnisse seiner Hauptversammlung am 20. Juni 2025 bekanntzugeben (Punkt 5.07).

Vorstandswahlen: Alle acht vorgeschlagenen Direktoren wurden gewählt, um bis zur Versammlung 2026 zu dienen. Die Unterstützung reichte von 73,1 % (John P. Henry, David Holewinski) bis 98,2 % (Kathleen M. Mahoney). Broker-Non-Votes beliefen sich auf jeweils 21,6 Millionen für jeden Kandidaten.

Say-on-Pay: Die beratende Abstimmung zur Vorstandsvergütung wurde mit 24,0 Millionen Stimmen dafür (75,5 % der abgegebenen Stimmen) angenommen, während 23,6 % dagegen und 0,9 % sich enthielten. Trotz der Zustimmung signalisiert die fast ein Viertel Gegenstimme einige Aktionärsbedenken bezüglich der Vergütungspolitik.

Bestätigung des Abschlussprüfers: KPMG LLP wurde als unabhängiger Abschlussprüfer für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 mit 52,9 Millionen Stimmen dafür (99,1 %) wiederbestätigt; nur 0,9 % enthielten sich. Keine Broker-Non-Votes wurden verzeichnet.

Es wurden keine weiteren wesentlichen Ereignisse, Finanzergebnisse oder strategischen Maßnahmen gemeldet. Die Einreichung ist hauptsächlich prozedural und bestätigt, dass routinemäßige Corporate-Governance-Angelegenheiten von den Aktionären genehmigt wurden.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 20, 2025

 

 

VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Ontario

001-38783

98-1007671

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

90 Colonial Parkway

British Columbia Canada

 

Lake Mary, Florida

 

32746

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (407) 936-1190

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Shares, without par value

 

VFF

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 20, 2025, Village Farms International, Inc. (the “Company” or “Village Farms”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. For more information about the proposals set forth below, please see the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2025.

 

Proposal No. 1: The election of the Board of Directors to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, received the following votes:

Nominee

Votes For

% For

Votes Withheld

% Withheld

 

Broker Non-Votes

John R. McLernon

28,329,850

 

89.08%

 

3,473,392

 

10.92%

 

21,628,994

John P. Henry

23,246,759

 

73.10%

 

8,556,483

 

26.90%

 

21,628,994

David Holewinski

23,248,967

 

73.10%

 

8,554,275

 

26.90%

 

21,628,994

Kathleen M. Mahoney

 

31,215,666

 

98.15%

 

587,576

 

1.85%

 

21,628,994

Christopher C. Woodward

23,471,704

 

73.80%

 

8,331,538

 

26.20%

 

21,628,994

Carolyn Hauger

30,979,573

 

97.41%

 

823,669

 

2.59%

 

21,628,994

Michael A. DeGiglio

 

31,088,595

 

97.75%

 

714,645

 

2.25%

 

21,628,993

Stephen C. Ruffini

29,696,519

 

93.38%

 

2,106,723

 

6.62%

 

21,628,994

 

Proposal No. 2: The approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers on an advisory, non-binding basis, received the following votes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Votes For

% of Voted

Votes Against

% of Voted

 

Abstain

 

% of Voted

 

Broker Non-Votes

24,024,452

 

75.54%

 

7,500,816

 

23.59%

 

277,974

 

0.87%

 

21,628,994

 

Proposal No. 3: Re-appointing KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm to serve as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, and authorizing the directors to fix their remuneration:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Votes For

% For

Votes Withheld

% Withheld

 

Broker Non-Votes

52,935,307

 

99.07%

 

496,928

 

0.93%

 

1

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 20, 2025

By:

/s/ Stephen C. Ruffini

 

 

 

Name: Stephen C. Ruffini
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 


FAQ

Which Village Farms (VFF) directors were elected at the 2025 AGM?

All eight nominees—John R. McLernon, John P. Henry, David Holewinski, Kathleen M. Mahoney, Christopher C. Woodward, Carolyn Hauger, Michael A. DeGiglio, and Stephen C. Ruffini—were elected to serve until 2026.

How did shareholders vote on Village Farms’ executive compensation in 2025?

The Say-on-Pay proposal received 24.0 M votes for (75.5 %), 7.5 M against (23.6 %), and 0.28 M abstain (0.9 %).

Was KPMG re-appointed as Village Farms’ auditor for 2025?

Yes. Shareholders supported KPMG LLP with 52.9 M votes for (99.1 %) and 496,928 votes withheld (0.9 %).

Were there any broker non-votes recorded?

Yes, 21.6 M broker non-votes were recorded for director elections and the Say-on-Pay proposal, but none for the auditor vote.

Did the 8-K include any financial results or strategic announcements?

No. The filing was limited to shareholder voting results; it did not disclose earnings, guidance, or strategic transactions.
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