Natural Grocers Files 2025 Proxy Statement
Ticker: NGVC · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jan 24, 2025 · CIK: 1547459
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, INC. (NGVC) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 16 |
| Reading Time | 20 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, governance, annual-meeting
Related Tickers: NGVC
TL;DR
NGVC proxy statement filed, shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on January 24, 2025, for its fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The filing, which does not require a fee, concerns the company's annual meeting and related shareholder matters. The company is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding the company's governance and upcoming voting matters, impacting their ability to make informed decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing and does not contain new financial information or significant corporate actions.
Key Numbers
- 0001547459 — Central Index Key (Unique identifier for the company with the SEC.)
- 001-35608 — SEC File Number (SEC's file number for the company's filings.)
Key Players & Entities
- Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228 (location) — Business and Mailing Address
- 0930 (date) — Fiscal Year End
- 20250124 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What is the purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing, or definitive proxy statement, is used by companies to solicit shareholder votes on important matters such as the election of directors, executive compensation, and other corporate actions.
When is Natural Grocers' fiscal year end?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.'s fiscal year ends on September 30 (0930).
What is the filing date of this proxy statement?
This definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC on January 24, 2025 (20250124).
Where is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. headquartered?
The company's business and mailing address is 12612 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228.
Does this filing involve a fee?
No, the filing indicates that no fee was required for this DEF 14A filing.
Filing Stats: 4,891 words · 20 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 14.1 · Accepted 2025-01-24 16:15:53
Filing Documents
- ngvc20250116_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 516KB
- capvsni.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 33KB
- capvstsr.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 34KB
- 0001437749-25-001800.txt ( ) — 610KB
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT 17
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 19 PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE DISCLOSURE 24 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 27 SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS 29 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 30 OTHER MATTERS 33 APPENDIX A – CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION null i Table of Contents NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE, INC. 12612 West Alameda Parkway Lakewood, Colorado 80228 PROXY STATEMENT For the Annual Meeting of Stockholders To Be Held on March 5, 2025 Except where the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, all references herein to " we, " " us, " " our, " " Natural Grocers " and the " Company " refer collectively to Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries. Why did I receive a notice regarding the availability of proxy materials on the Internet? Under rules adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), we are furnishing proxy materials to many of our stockholders on the Internet, rather than mailing printed copies of those materials to each stockholder. We sent a Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials (the "Notice") on January 24, 2025 to our stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 13, 2025 (the "Record Date") in connection with the solicitation of proxies by Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., for use at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or at any adjournments or postponements thereof (the "Annual Meeting"). All stockholders can access our proxy materials on the Internet or request a printed set of the proxy materials. You will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials unless you request one. Instructions on how to access the proxy materials over the Internet or to request a printed copy may be found in the Notice. When and where will the Annual Meeting be held? The Annual Me