J.M. Smucker Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote Matters
Ticker: SJM · Form: 8-K · Filed: Aug 18, 2025 · CIK: 91419
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | J M Smucker Co (SJM) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, shareholder-vote, sec-filing
Related Tickers: SJM
TL;DR
Smucker's calling a shareholder vote - big decisions ahead.
AI Summary
On August 13, 2025, The J. M. Smucker Company filed an 8-K report detailing a submission of matters to a vote of security holders. The filing, made on August 18, 2025, pertains to events that occurred on August 13, 2025. The company, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, is involved in the canned, fruits, vegetables, preserves, jams, and jellies industry.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates that J.M. Smucker is seeking shareholder approval for certain corporate actions, which could impact the company's strategic direction and shareholder rights.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard procedural report regarding a vote of security holders and does not disclose any immediate financial distress or significant negative events.
Key Numbers
- 0000091419-25-000065 — Accession Number (Unique identifier for the filing)
- 20250813 — Report Date (Date of the earliest event reported)
- 20250818 — Filing Date (Date the report was submitted to the SEC)
Key Players & Entities
- J M SMUCKER Co (company) — Registrant
- Ohio (location) — State of incorporation
- Orrville, Ohio (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific matters are being submitted for a vote of security holders?
The filing indicates a submission of matters to a vote of security holders, but the specific details of these matters are not provided in the provided text.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported was on August 13, 2025.
What is the principal executive office address of The J. M. Smucker Company?
The principal executive offices are located at One Strawberry Lane, Orrville, Ohio 44667-0280.
Under which section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is this report filed?
This report is filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
What is the Standard Industrial Classification code for The J. M. Smucker Company?
The Standard Industrial Classification code is 2033, for Canned, Fruits, Veg & Preserves, Jams & Jellies.
Filing Stats: 644 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.3 · Accepted 2025-08-18 16:19:03
Filing Documents
- sjm-20250813.htm (8-K) — 49KB
- 0000091419-25-000065.txt ( ) — 162KB
- sjm-20250813.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- sjm-20250813_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- sjm-20250813_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- sjm-20250813_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") virtually on August 13, 2025, pursuant to the 2025 Proxy Statement sent on or about June 27, 2025 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2025. At the Meeting, 89,904,202 shares were represented in person or by proxy, which constituted a quorum. The final results for each of the matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders at the Meeting are set forth below. 1. The shareholders elected the following nine Directors to each serve a one-year term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The votes on this proposal were as follows: Number of Votes For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Mercedes Abramo 77,257,145 1,159,144 315,830 11,172,083 Tarang P. Amin 77,600,613 786,539 344,967 11,172,083 Susan E. Chapman-Hughes 77,046,952 1,413,610 271,557 11,172,083 Jay L. Henderson 77,075,274 1,389,542 267,303 11,172,083 Jonathan E. Johnson III 77,659,995 788,109 284,015 11,172,083 Kirk L. Perry 77,553,059 907,710 271,350 11,172,083 Mark T. Smucker 72,168,542 6,309,953 253,624 11,172,083 Jodi L. Taylor 76,731,767 1,740,267 260,085 11,172,083 Dawn C. Willoughby 77,335,447 1,135,260 261,412 11,172,083 2. The shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026. The votes on this proposal were as follows: Number of Votes For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 81,691,718 7,941,255 271,229 — 3. The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation, as disclosed in the 2025 Proxy Statement. The votes on this proposal were as follows: Number of Votes For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 73,039,845 5,239,631 452,643 11,172,083 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registran