With only one holder of record and the company now operating under Royal Cup, Inc., the stock will likely trade on the OTC markets with minimal liquidity. Existing shareholders should expect a significant reduction in information flow and ability to exit positions. Monitor for any subsequent tender offer or squeeze-out of minority holders.
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Executive Summary
Farmer Brothers Co. filed a Form 15-12G to terminate its SEC registration under Section 12(g), effective May 15, 2026. The filing states there is only one holder of record, and the company's address is now c/o Royal Cup, Inc., indicating a going-private transaction or acquisition has been completed. This deregistration eliminates public reporting obligations and will likely move trading to the OTC markets, significantly reducing transparency and liquidity for remaining shareholders.
Key Facts
- Form 15-12G filed May 15, 2026, terminating registration under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.
- Approximate number of holders of record as of certification date: One.
- Company address changed to c/o Royal Cup, Inc., Birmingham, AL, suggesting acquisition or going-private transaction.
- President and CEO William L. Wann, Jr. signed the filing.
- Effectiveness date is May 15, 2026 — immediate deregistration.
- No other classes of securities remain registered; all reporting obligations suspended.
Financial Impact
Deregistration eliminates SEC reporting; shareholders lose access to audited financials and ongoing disclosures. No deal value disclosed in filing.
Risk Factors
- Loss of SEC oversight and public financial reporting — increased information asymmetry.
- Extreme illiquidity as stock moves to OTC with only one holder of record.
- Potential for minority shareholder freeze-out at unfavorable terms.
- No further 8-K, 10-Q, or 10-K filings — zero ongoing transparency.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 15-12G Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-061586 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-061586-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-061586 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-061586-index.html | 0001104659-26-061586 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-061586.txt | 0001104659-26-061586 |
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| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2026 20w ago | 15-12G | — | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
May 5, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $1.28 $1.28 | · 0.00% | ▼ −1.98% | — |
May 5, 2026 21w ago | Press Release | $1.28 $1.28 | · 0.00% | ▼ −1.98% | — |
May 1, 2026 21w ago | Press Release | $1.28 $1.28 | · 0.00% | ▼ −2.94% | — |
Apr 24, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $1.26 $1.28 | ▲ +1.59% | ▲ +1.19% | — |
Apr 21, 2026 23w ago | 8-K | $1.25 $1.29 | ▲ +2.80% | ▲ +2.75% | — |
Mar 27, 2026 27w ago | DEFM14A | $1.25 $1.26 | ▲ +0.80% | ▼ −3.06% | — |
Mar 17, 2026 28w ago | PREM14A | $1.24 $1.26 | ▼ −1.61% | ▼ −2.33% | — |
Mar 4, 2026 30w ago | 8-K | $1.24 $1.24 | · 0.00% | ▲ +2.24% | — |
Mar 4, 2026 30w ago | Press Release | $1.24 $1.24 | · 0.00% | ▲ +1.33% | — |
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