8-K
FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP (AGM)
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): October 26, 2022
FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Federally chartered instrumentality<br><br>of the United States | 001-14951 | 52-1578738 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br><br>File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 1999 K Street, N.W., 4th Floor, | 20006 | ||
| Washington, | DC | ||
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (202) 872-7700
No change
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol | Exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Class A voting common stock | AGM.A | New York Stock Exchange |
| Class C non-voting common stock | AGM | New York Stock Exchange |
| 6.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C | AGM.PRC | New York Stock Exchange |
| 5.700% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D | AGM.PRD | New York Stock Exchange |
| 5.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E | AGM.PRE | New York Stock Exchange |
| 5.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F | AGM.PRF | New York Stock Exchange |
| 4.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G | AGM.PRG | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 26, 2022, the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (“Farmer Mac”) issued a press release to announce that Farmer Mac earned four Culture Excellence awards through a national Top Workplaces recognition program. 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 | Press Release dated October 26, 2022 |
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| 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 |
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: October 26, 2022
Document
Farmer Mac Wins Four National Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 26, 2022 — 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, today announced that it has earned four Culture Excellence awards issued by Energage, a research company that conducts the national Top Workplaces recognition program.
The awards were determined by the results of an employee survey conducted by Energage that measured engagement across multiple categories. Farmer Mac earned Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards in four categories:
Innovation: Recognizes organizations that have created a culture where new ideas are encouraged, which helps employees to reach their full potential and benefits performance.
Employee Appreciation: These award-winning companies believe in the self-sustaining performance and positivity boost that results from genuine employee appreciation.
Compensation & Benefits: Celebrates organizations that provide packages their employees believe are fair for the work being done and compared to others in the industry.
Leadership: Celebrates organizational leaders who inspire confidence in employees and the company direction. The leaders listen to what matters most to employees and use that insight in decision making.
“I thank our employees for their honest and enthusiastic participation in this survey, which had a best-in-class response rate.These results are a validation of our ongoing efforts to foster an innovative and respectful culture at Farmer Mac—and this is just the start of what we can do,” said Bradford T. Nordholm, Farmer Mac’s CEO. “Farmer Mac’s dedicated employees and leaders are empowered to bring their best selves to work and to explore new and innovative ways to fulfill our vitally important mission. These awards are a reminder of the continuing importance of creating and maintaining a workplace where people feel passionate about what they do and the positive impact their work has on rural America.”
“At Farmer Mac, we are steadfastly committed to supporting all our employees,” said Kerry Willie, Farmer Mac’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “Offering exceptional, industry-leading benefits and a strong and supportive office culture is crucial to our efforts to not only attract but also to retain the best and brightest talent, and to keep them engaged and motivated to deliver exceptional work as we pursue our important mission.”
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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