8-K

Innovative Food Holdings Inc (IVFH)

8-K 2024-05-17 For: 2024-05-17
View Original
Added on April 12, 2026


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): May 17, 2024

Innovative Food Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida 0-9376 20-1167761
--- --- ---
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
9696 Bonita Beach Rd, Suite 208, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
--- ---
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (239) 596-0204

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ 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))

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. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None


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

On May 15, 2024, Innovative Food Holdings, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Company”) held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on the following five proposals:

Proposal 1Election of Directors

Robert W. (Bill) Bennett, Sam Klepfish, Hank Cohn, James C. Pappas, Mark Schmulen, Jefferson Gramm, Denvers J. Smith, and Brady Smallwood were each elected to serve on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) for a one-year term that expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal and their successors are elected and qualified. The final results of the voting were as follows:

Director Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes
Robert W. (Bill) Bennett 30,404,602 38,570 3,629,118
Sam Klepfish 24,829,949 5,613,223 3,629,118
Hank Cohn 25,893,995 4,549,177 3,629,118
James C. Pappas 29,504,602 938,570 3,629,118
Mark Schmulen 30,394,602 48,570 3,629,118
Jefferson Gramm 30,405,443 37,729 3,629,118
Denver J. Smith 29,504,602 938,570 3,629,118
Brady Smallwood 29,504,602 938,570 3,629,118

Proposal 2Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accountant

The Company’s stockholders ratified the previous appointment by the Board of Assurance Dimensions, Inc. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The final results of the voting were as follows:

Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
33,941,692 21,823 108,775

Proposal 3Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The Company’s executive compensation, by non-binding advisory vote, was approved. The final results of the voting were as follows:

Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes
26,508,798 73,939 3,860,435 3,629,118

Proposal 4Frequency of Non-Binding Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation

The Company’s stockholders indicated, on an advisory basis, the preferred frequency of future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as follows:

Every<br><br> <br>One (1) Year Every<br><br> <br>Two (2) Years Every<br><br> <br>Three (3) Years Abstentions
29,238,579 1,156,010 18,378 30,205

In light of the foregoing, the Company currently intends to hold an advisory vote on the compensation of its named executive officers every one (1) year until the next required advisory vote on the frequency of holding the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.


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.

INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS, INC.
Dated: May 17, 2024
By: /s/ Robert William Bennett<br><br> <br>Robert William Bennett
Chief Executive Officer and Director<br><br> <br>(Principal Executive Officer)