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 20, 2014 (November 18, 2014)
Limoneira Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-34755 | 77-0260692 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification | ||
| of incorporation) | No.) |
1141 Cummings Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (805) 525-5541
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Section 8 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 18, 2014, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Limoneira Company (the “Company”) elected Mr. Gordon E. Kimball to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Company, effective immediately. This election fills the Chairman positon left open by the passing of Mr. Alan M. Teague, the Company’s former Chairman, on September 11, 2014.
On November 20, 2014, the Company issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, announcing Mr. Kimball’s election as Chairman of the Board of the Company.
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release dated November 20, 2014 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: November 20, 2014 | LIMONEIRA COMPANY | |
| By: | /s/ Joseph D. Rumley | |
| Joseph D. Rumley | ||
| Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary | ||
Exhibit 99.1
November 20, 2014
Gordon Kimball elected as Limoneira Board Chairman
SANTA PAULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Limoneira Company (NASDAQ:LMNR), a leading agribusiness with prime agricultural land and operations, real estate and water rights in California, announced at its November 18th board meeting that Gordon Kimball has been elected as Board Chairman.
Mr. Kimball has served as a director of the Company since 1995 and is a member of the Limoneira’s audit committee. Mr. Kimball has been president of Kimball Engineering, Inc., which provides race car design and production services, since 1994. He is also managing partner of Kimball Ranches, a 110 acre avocado ranch near Santa Paula, California. Prior to this, he designed Formula One race cars in England and Italy for McLaren International, Ferrari and Benetton Racing. He has also designed Indianapolis race cars for Parnelli Jones, Chaparral and Patrick Racing teams. He graduated from Stanford University where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mechanical engineering.
“It is with pleasure that I accept the election to Limoneira’s Board Chairmanship”, said Mr. Kimball. “I grew up in Santa Paula, and this great company has been part of my history. I’m excited about the opportunities before us.”
Harold Edwards, Limoneira CEO, said “Gordon has played an integral role in Limoneira’s development. His guidance has been invaluable as we’ve made acquisitions and grown our lemon business. He has the confidence of management and his fellow board members”.
About Limoneira:
Limoneira Company, a 120-year-old international agribusiness headquartered in Santa Paula, California, has grown to become one of the premier integrated agribusinesses in the world. Limoneira (pronounced lē mon΄âra), is a dedicated sustainability company with approximately 10,000 acres of rich agricultural lands, real estate properties and water rights in California. The Company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops that are enjoyed throughout the world. For more about Limoneira Company, visit www.limoneira.com.
ICR
John Mills, 310-954-1105
john.mills@icrinc.com
Source: Limoneira Company