R F Industries Files Definitive Proxy Statement
Ticker: RFIL · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jul 26, 2024 · CIK: 740664
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | R F Industries Ltd (RFIL) |
| Form Type | DEF 14A |
| Filed Date | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 16 |
| Reading Time | 19 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $700 million |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, corporate-governance
TL;DR
RF Industries proxy statement out - vote your shares!
AI Summary
R F Industries, Ltd. filed its definitive proxy statement on July 26, 2024, for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing covers the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023, and provides details on executive compensation, director nominations, and other corporate governance matters. The company is based in San Diego, California, and operates in the electronic connectors industry.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding company leadership, compensation, and voting matters, enabling informed participation in corporate governance decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing providing information to shareholders and does not indicate any immediate financial or operational risks.
Key Numbers
- 2023 — Fiscal Year End (The proxy statement covers the company's performance and governance for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2023.)
Key Players & Entities
- R F INDUSTRIES LTD (company) — Registrant
- San Diego, CA (location) — Company Headquarters
- 1031 (date) — Fiscal Year End
- 20240726 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What is the primary purpose of this DEF 14A filing?
The primary purpose of this DEF 14A filing is to provide shareholders with a proxy statement for the annual meeting, detailing information about executive compensation, director nominations, and other corporate governance matters.
When is the fiscal year end for R F Industries, Ltd. as stated in the filing?
The fiscal year end for R F Industries, Ltd. is October 31, as indicated by the 'FISCAL YEAR END: 1031' data point.
Where is R F Industries, Ltd. headquartered?
R F Industries, Ltd. is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with its business address listed as 16868 VIA DEL CAMPO COURT, SUITE 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127.
What is the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for R F Industries, Ltd.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for R F Industries, Ltd. is 3678, which corresponds to 'ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS'.
On what date was this definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC?
This definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC on July 26, 2024 (20240726).
Filing Stats: 4,819 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 11.4 · Accepted 2024-07-26 16:07:08
Key Financial Figures
- $700 million — and leading a team delivering more than $700 million in sales. He joined TESSCO through the
Filing Documents
- rfil20240723_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 607KB
- dawsonsig.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 9KB
- netincome.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 72KB
- pic1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 135KB
- pic2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 106KB
- tsr.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 75KB
- 0001437749-24-023597.txt ( ) — 2003KB
- rfil-20231031.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- rfil-20231031_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 2KB
- rfil-20231031_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 2KB
- rfil-20231031_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 1KB
- rfil20240723_def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 36KB
From the Filing
rfil20240723_def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 RF INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. RF INDUSTRIES, LTD. 16868 Via Del Campo Court San Diego, California 92127 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 An Annual Meeting of Stockholders of RF Industries, Ltd., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), will be held at the offices of RF Industries, Ltd., 16868 Via Del Campo Court, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92127 on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., for the following purposes: 1. To elect two members of the Company's Board of Directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 2. To amend the Company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the plan by 1,000,000 shares from 1,250,000 shares to 2,250,000 shares. 3. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. 4. To ratify the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024. 5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting of Stockholders or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on July 9, 2024 as the record date for determination of stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only stockholders of record on July 9, 2024 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. Further information regarding voting rights and the matters to be voted upon is presented in the accompanying proxy statement. This proxy statement and our 2023 Annual Report can be accessed directly at the following internet address: https://materials.proxyvote.com/749552 . YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we urge you to submit your vote via the internet, telephone, or mail. I hope you will join us. By Order of the Board of Directors, Robert Dawson Chief Executive Officer San Diego, California July 26, 2024 RF INDUSTRIES, LTD. 16868 Via Del Campo Court San Diego, California 92127 PROXY STATEMENT General The enclosed proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of RF Industries, Ltd., a Nevada corporation ("we," "us" or the "Company"), for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders ("Annual Meeting") to be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. local time, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Annual Meeting will be held at the offices of RF Industries, Ltd., 16868 Via Del Campo Court, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92127. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials is first being mailed to our stockholders on or about July 26, 2024. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE STOCKHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 The Company ' s Notice of Annual Meeting, this proxy statement, the proxy card, and our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 are available on the Internet at https://materials.proxyvote.com/749552 and on our website at www.rfindustries.com under " Investor Information. " Only stockholders of record of the Company's common stock at the close of business on July 9, 2024, will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. On July 9, 2024, there were 10,361,544 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. Each stockholder of record will be entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted upon. The Company is incorporated in Nevada and is not required by Nevada corporation law or its Articles of Incorporation to permit cumulative voting in the election of directors. The information provided in the "question and answer" format below is for your convenience only and is merely a summary of the information contained in this proxy statement. You should read this entire proxy statement carefully. Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not intended to be incorporated by reference into this proxy statement and references t