Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp 8-K, filed May 18, 2021
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp (AGM)
8-K
2021-05-18
For: 2021-05-13
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About this 8-K
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp filed this 8-K on May 18, 2021, reporting on events of May 13, 2021.
Items reported
- Item 5.07: Shareholder vote results
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 13, 2021
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 13, 2021, Farmer Mac held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At that meeting, the holders of Farmer Mac’s voting common stock: (1) elected all ten of the nominees for director on the ballot and identified in Farmer Mac’s Proxy Statement previously filed on April 7, 2021 (the “Proxy Statement”); (2) ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Farmer Mac’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021; and (3) approved an advisory proposal approving the compensation of Farmer Mac’s named executive officers as described in the Proxy Statement.
Election of Directors
Farmer Mac’s federal charter provides that five directors are elected annually by a plurality of the votes of the holders of Class A Voting Common Stock and five directors are elected annually by a plurality of the votes of the holders of Class B Voting Common Stock. Listed below are the final results for the election of directors (by class, with cumulative voting):
Class A Stockholders
| Nominee | Number of Votes For | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||
| Dennis L. Brack | 483,344 | 77,637 | ||||||
| James R. Engebretsen | 483,794 | 77,637 | ||||||
| Mitchell A. Johnson | 567,189 | 77,637 | ||||||
| Eric T. McKissack | 483,794 | 77,637 | ||||||
| Todd P. Ware | 484,344 | 77,637 | ||||||
Class B Stockholders
| Nominee | Number of Votes For | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||
| Richard H. Davidson | 507,052 | None | ||||||
| Everett M. Dobrinski | 603,647 | None | ||||||
| Amy H. Gales | 411,133 | None | ||||||
| Robert G. Sexton | 423,120 | None | ||||||
| Roy H. Tiarks | 507,053 | None | ||||||
Based on these voting results, the following individuals were elected to serve as directors of Farmer Mac for one-year terms until Farmer Mac’s next Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Dennis L. Brack, Richard H. Davidson, Everett M. Dobrinski, James R. Engebretsen, Amy H. Gales, Mitchell A. Johnson, Eric T. McKissack, Robert G. Sexton, Roy H. Tiarks, and Todd P. Ware.
In addition to the ten directors elected at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 13, 2021, the following directors appointed by the President of the United States continue to serve as directors of Farmer Mac: LaJuana S. Wilcher (Chair), Lowell L. Junkins (Vice Chair), Sara L. Faivre, Charles A. Stones, and Myles Watts. Those five directors have no specified term and serve at the pleasure of the President of the United States.
Ratification of Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Farmer Mac’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2021
Farmer Mac’s By-Laws provide that the Audit Committee’s selection of accountants shall be made annually in advance of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders and shall be submitted for ratification or rejection at such meeting. Farmer Mac’s Audit Committee previously selected PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Farmer Mac’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. Listed below are the final results for the stockholder vote on the ratification of that selection (Class A votes and Class B votes combined):
| Number of Votes | |||||
| For | 1,135,610 | ||||
| Against | 1,287 | ||||
| Abstain | 300 | ||||
| Broker Non-Votes | None | ||||
Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Farmer Mac's Named Executive Officers (“Say-on-Pay”)
Listed below are the final results for the stockholder Say-on-Pay advisory vote (Class A votes and Class B votes combined):
| Number of Votes | |||||
| For | 850,697 | ||||
| Against | 5,387 | ||||
| Abstain | 203,476 | ||||
| Broker Non-Votes | 77,637 | ||||
Farmer Mac intends to hold future advisory Say-on-Pay votes every year. Farmer Mac’s Board may re-evaluate this determination after the next stockholder vote on the frequency of Say-on-Pay votes.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 17, 2021, Farmer Mac issued a press release to announce that Roy H. Tiarks has been elected as the newest member of the company’s board of directors. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99. All references to www.farmermac.com in Exhibit 99 are inactive textual references only, and the information contained on Farmer Mac’s website is not incorporated by reference into this report.
The information furnished in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor will any of such information or portion of the Exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| 99 | |||||
| 104 | Cover Page Inline Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document included as Exhibit 101 | ||||
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 thereunto duly authorized.
FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Stephen P. Mullery
Name: Stephen P. Mullery
Title: Executive Vice President – General Counsel
Dated: May 17, 2021
Farmer Mac Announces Election of Roy H. Tiarks
to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2021 — The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation’s secondary market provider that increases the availability and affordability of credit for the benefit of rural America, announced today that Roy H. Tiarks of Council Bluffs, Iowa has been elected as the newest member of the company’s board of directors. He replaces Daniel L. Shaw, who did not stand for re-election to Farmer Mac’s board.
Mr. Tiarks brings significant experience to his role, both from 47 years as an active self-employed farmer and with 36 years’ experience serving on the boards of other organizations focused on agricultural finance. His considerable board experience includes serving on the board of directors of: Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation from 2001 to 2017; AgriBank, FCB from 2003 to 2017; AgAmerica, FCB from 1996 to 2003; PCA of the Midlands from 1986 to 1996; and Agriculture PCA from 1981 to 1985. He served as chairman of the board of all of those organizations. Mr. Tiarks graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in farm operations.
Commenting on Mr. Tiarks’ election, Board Chair LaJuana S. Wilcher said, “Roy’s passion for American agriculture has led him to devote his life’s work as an active participant in and supporter of the industry. His experience as a board leader within the Farm Credit System and deep understanding of the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities will complement our board members’ experience and insights. We welcome Roy and look forward to working with him as we carry out our mission to provide financial opportunities in rural America and support our vital agricultural communities.” Ms. Wilcher added, “We also offer our sincere gratitude to Dan for his valuable contributions to Farmer Mac during his service on the board.”
“It is an honor and a privilege to be able to serve on Farmer Mac’s board,” said Mr. Tiarks. “I remember when Farmer Mac was created in 1988, and I have watched with great interest and admiration as the company has grown and taken great strides in fulfilling its mission. From the beginning, Farmer Mac gave more farmers and ranchers a way to obtain credit when they needed it most—a goal as important today as it ever has been. As the owner of a fourth-generation family farm built with borrowed money, I understand the value of access to credit on favorable rates and terms that Farmer Mac helps provide. I look forward to working with the other board members in guiding the company to continue to deliver the capital and commitment rural America deserves.”
Mr. Tiarks joins four other board members elected each year by holders of Class B voting common stock (not listed on any exchange). Five other members are elected each year by holders of Class A voting common stock (NYSE: AGM.A), and five are appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. More information about Mr. Tiarks and the other members of Farmer Mac’s board is included in Farmer Mac’s 2021 proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 7, 2021, which is available in the “Investors” section of Farmer Mac’s website at www.farmermac.com.
About Farmer Mac
Farmer Mac is a vital part of the agricultural credit markets and was created to increase access to and reduce the cost of credit for the benefit of American agricultural and rural communities. As the nation’s secondary market for agricultural credit, we provide financial solutions to a broad spectrum of the agricultural community, including agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, and other institutions that can benefit from access to flexible, low-cost financing and risk management tools. Farmer Mac’s customers benefit from our low cost of funds, low overhead costs, and high operational efficiency. More information about Farmer Mac is available on Farmer Mac’s website at www.farmermac.com.
CONTACT: Jalpa Nazareth, Investor Relations
Megan Murray-Pelaez, Media Inquiries
(202) 872-7700
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