Stockholders Approve Royal Cup Merger, Finalizing Acquisition Path

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Farmer Brothers Co. stockholders officially approved the merger agreement with Royal Cup, Inc. at a special meeting on May 1, 2026, paving the way for the company to become a wholly-owned subsidiary.

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• Merger Agreement Approved

  Stockholders voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Royal Cup, Inc., making Farmer Brothers Co. a wholly-owned subsidiary. The proposal received 13,931,965 votes for and 1,922,713 votes against.

• Advisory Compensation Proposal Approved

  The non-binding advisory proposal regarding executive compensation in connection with the merger also received stockholder approval, with 10,568,703 votes for.

• Formalizes Prior News

  This filing provides the official, detailed voting results for the merger approval, which was initially reported by news on May 1, 2026.

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This 8-K formally confirms the shareholder approval of the merger with Royal Cup, Inc., an event previously reported by news outlets on May 1, 2026. The detailed voting results show strong support for the acquisition, with 13.9 million votes in favor. This definitive step finalizes the company's strategic direction, providing a clear path forward for shareholders, especially in light of the company's recent financial challenges including substantial net losses and negative operating cash flow. The approval of the advisory compensation proposal also indicates shareholder consent for executive payouts related to the change in control.