Village Farms International, Inc. Reports Name Change
Ticker: VFF · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-action, name-change
Related Tickers: VFF
TL;DR
VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (VFF) is now the official name, formerly Agro Power Development, Inc.
AI Summary
Village Farms International, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 4, 2024, to report a name change from "Agro Power Development, Inc." to "Village Farms International, Inc." effective September 30, 2024. The company is incorporated in Ontario and its principal executive offices are located in Lake Mary, Florida.
Why It Matters
This filing formally documents a significant corporate identity change, which may impact how investors and the market perceive and track the company.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing solely reports a name change, which is a routine corporate action with no immediate financial or operational risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Village Farms International, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Agro Power Development, Inc. (company) — Former company name
- November 04, 2024 (date) — Date of report
- September 30, 2024 (date) — Effective date of name change
FAQ
What was the previous name of Village Farms International, Inc.?
The previous name was Agro Power Development, Inc.
When did the name change become effective?
The name change was effective September 30, 2024.
What is the filing date of this 8-K report?
The report was filed on November 4, 2024.
In which jurisdiction is Village Farms International, Inc. incorporated?
The company is incorporated in Ontario.
What is the principal executive office address for the company?
The principal executive offices are located at 90 Colonial Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida, 32746.
From the Filing
0000950170-24-120891.txt : 20241104 0000950170-24-120891.hdr.sgml : 20241104 20241104170724 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-24-120891 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20241104 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20241104 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20241104 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Village Farms International, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001584549 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - CROPS [0100] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-38783 FILM NUMBER: 241424599 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 90 COLONIAL CENTER PKWY CITY: LAKE MARY STATE: FL ZIP: 32746 BUSINESS PHONE: 4079361190 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 90 COLONIAL CENTER PKWY CITY: LAKE MARY STATE: FL ZIP: 32746 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Agro Power Development, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20240930 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Village Farms International, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20130815 8-K 1 vff-20241104.htm 8-K 8-K 0001584549 false 0001584549 2024-11-04 2024-11-04   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 04, 2024     VILLAGE FARMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Ontario 001-38783 00-0000000 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           90 Colonial Parkway   Lake Mary , Florida   32746 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (407) 936-1190     (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Shares, without par value   VFF   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐   Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On November 4, 2024, Village Farms International, Inc. issued a press release announcing it was one of 25 participants selected to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s upcoming Administrative Law Judge hearing regarding the proposed rescheduling of marijuana in the United States from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. The information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the attached Exhibit 99.1, i