Filing Analysis
Bridgford Foods Corporation dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP and appointed Withum Smith+Brown, PC as its new independent registered public accounting firm effective April 13, 2026. The company reported no disagreements or reportable events regarding accounting principles or financial disclosures during the transition.
📋 Key Facts
- Baker Tilly US, LLP was dismissed as the independent registered public accounting firm on April 13, 2026.
- Withum Smith+Brown, PC was appointed as the new auditor on the same date for the fiscal year ending October 30, 2026.
- Audit reports for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025, and November 1, 2024, contained no adverse opinions or qualifications.
- No 'reportable events' or disagreements were identified during the two most recent fiscal years or the subsequent interim period through April 13, 2026.
- The change was approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.
Bridgford Foods Corporation reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on March 25, 2026. Shareholders elected seven directors, ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent auditor, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis.
📋 Key Facts
- The annual meeting was held virtually on March 25, 2026.
- Shareholders representing 95.6% of the 9,076,832 outstanding shares were present or represented by proxy.
- Seven directors were elected to one-year terms: William L. Bridgford, Allan Bridgford Sr., Todd C. Andrews, Raymond F. Lancy, Mary Schott, D. Gregory Scott, and John V. Simmons.
- Baker Tilly US, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2025, with 8,610,923 votes 'For'.
- The advisory vote on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) was approved with 7,902,348 votes 'For'.
Bridgford Foods Corporation held its annual meeting of shareholders on March 19, 2025. The company successfully elected its board of directors and appointed Baker Tilly US, LLP as its independent auditor.
📋 Key Facts
- Annual Meeting held virtually on March 19, 2025.
- Shareholder representation at meeting: 8,528,618 shares (94.0% of outstanding shares).
- All eight director nominees were elected to one-year terms expiring in 2026.
- Baker Tilly US, LLP was appointed as the independent auditor for fiscal year ending Oct 31, 2025.
- A shareholder proposal to take the company private was rejected by a significant majority (7,555,665 votes against vs. 690,046 in favor).
Bridgford Foods Corporation held its annual meeting of shareholders on March 27, 2024. The results included the election of eight directors and the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent auditors.
📋 Key Facts
- Annual Meeting held virtually on March 27, 2024.
- 94.1% of outstanding shares (8,542,829 shares) were represented at the meeting.
- Eight directors were elected to one-year terms expiring in 2025: William L. Bridgford, Allan Bridgford Sr., Todd C. Andrews, Raymond F. Lancy, Keith A. Ross, Mary Schott, D. Gregory Scott, and John V. Simmons.
- Baker Tilly US, LLP was appointed as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2024.
- A shareholder proposal to return a minimum of 20% of annual net earnings to shareholders was rejected by a significant majority (7,777,412 votes against).
Bridgford Foods Corporation announced the expected timing for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and provided revised deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations.
📋 Key Facts
- The 2024 Annual Meeting is expected to be held on or about March 27, 2024.
- The record date for the meeting is expected to be on or about February 2, 2024.
- Due to a change in meeting timing (>30 days from the anniversary of the 2023 meeting), previous deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations are no longer valid.
- The deadline for Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals is January 19, 2024.
- The advance notice deadline for other director nominations or proposals under company bylaws is also January 19, 2024.