Where Food Comes From (WFCF) Proxy Filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy Filing summary
1 Dec, 2025Executive summary
The annual meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and a new equity incentive plan.
Proxy materials are distributed electronically to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Shareholders of record as of February 10, 2025, are eligible to vote, with 5,233,142 shares outstanding.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Shareholders will vote on electing six directors, ratifying the independent auditor, and approving the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.
Each share is entitled to one vote; plurality is required for director elections, and a majority for other proposals.
Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by January 10, 2026.
Board of directors and corporate governance
The board consists of six nominees, including founders John and Leann Saunders, and four independent directors.
Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating/Governance) are composed solely of independent directors.
The board regularly reviews its structure, director qualifications, and succession planning.
Director compensation includes meeting fees and stock grants; diversity and experience are emphasized in nominations.
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