CKX Lands Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

CKX proxy statement out. Vote your shares!

AI Summary

CKX Lands, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on April 8, 2024, for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing details the company's governance, executive compensation, and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. Key items likely include the election of directors and ratification of independent auditors.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed voting decisions on company leadership and important corporate matters.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain new material events or financial disclosures that would inherently increase risk.

Key Players & Entities

• CKX LANDS, INC. (company) — Registrant
• 0001437749-24-011316 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20240408 (date) — Filing Date
• 20240509 (date) — Period of Report

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From the Filing

0001437749-24-011316.txt : 20240408 0001437749-24-011316.hdr.sgml : 20240408 20240408093304 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001437749-24-011316 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEF 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240509 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240408 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240408 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CKX LANDS, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000352955 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation IRS NUMBER: 720144530 STATE OF INCORPORATION: LA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEF 14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31905 FILM NUMBER: 24828354 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2417 SHELL BEACH DRIVE CITY: LAKE CHARLES STATE: LA ZIP: 70601 BUSINESS PHONE: (337) 493-2399 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2417 SHELL BEACH DRIVE CITY: LAKE CHARLES STATE: LA ZIP: 70601 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CKX Lands Inc DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20050801 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CALCASIEU REAL ESTATE & OIL CO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 DEF 14A 1 ckx20240327_def14a.htm FORM DEF 14A Image Exhibit UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) 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 Pursuant to §240.14a-12 CKX Lands, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) 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. CKX LANDS, INC. 2417 Shell Beach Drive Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Tel. 337-493-2399 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD MAY 9, 2024 The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of CKX Lands, Inc. (the “Company”), will be held at 2417 Shell Beach Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601, on May 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., central time, for the following purposes: 1. To elect directors; 2. To vote on a proposal to ratify the appointment of MaloneBailey LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024; 3. To vote on a proposal to approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers; and 4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting. Only shareholders of record at the close of business on March 28, 2024, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR SHARES BE REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING. THEREFORE, WHETHER OR NOT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON, PLEASE SIGN AND DATE YOUR PROXY AND RETURN IT THROUGH ONE OF THE PERMISSIBLE MEANS OF VOTING LISTED ON THE CARD. IF YOU VOTE BY MAIL, RETURN YOUR PROXY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH REQUIRES NO POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. /s/ W. Gray Stream W. Gray Stream President April 8, 2024 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 9, 2024 This Proxy Statement, the form of Proxy and the Company ’ s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 are available at www.envisionreports.com/ckx. CKX LANDS, INC. 2417 Shell Beach Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601 PROXY STATEMENT This proxy statement and the CKX Lands, Inc. annual report to shareholders on Form 10-K are first being made available to shareholders on or about April 8, 2024. The Board of Directors of CKX Lands, Inc. (“CKX Lands&#82