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BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Auditor Changes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP engaged Withum Smith+Brown, PC as its auditor.

“On April 13, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Withum Smith+Brown, PC as its new independent registered public accounting firm as of April 13, 2026 for the fiscal year beginning November 1, 2025 and ending October 30, 2026.”
Auditor Changes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP as its auditor.

“On April 13, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Bridgford Foods Corporation (the “Company”) dismissed Baker Tilly US, LLP (“Baker Tilly”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders rejected Shareholder proposal to return a minimum of 20% of annual net earnings to shareholders. at the 2024-03-27 meeting.

“Proposal 3 The following sets forth the results of voting with respect to the shareholder proposal to return a minimum of 20% of annual net earnings to shareholders: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Vote 103,021 7,777,412 15,780 646,616”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 1, 2024. at the 2024-03-27 meeting.

“Proposal 2 The following sets forth the results of voting with respect to the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending on November 1, 2024: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Vote 8,399,661 19,245 123,923 —”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved Election of directors for a one-year term expiring at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2025. at the 2024-03-27 meeting.

“Proposal 1 The following persons were nominated and elected directors to serve for a one-year term expiring at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2025 and until their respective successors are elected and duly qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal: William L. Bridgford Allan Bridgford Sr. Todd C. Andrews Raymond F. Lancy Keith A. Ross Mary Schott D. Gregory Scott John V. Simmons”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved In light of and consistent with the vote of the shareholders expressed at the annual meeting held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Company has decided to include in its proxy materials and to hold a shareholder advisory vote to approve executive compensation every 3 years, at least until the next at the 2023-09-26 meeting.

“In light of and consistent with the vote of the shareholders expressed at the annual meeting held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, the Company has decided to include in its proxy materials and to hold a shareholder advisory vote to approve executive compensation every 3 years, at least until the next required shareholder advisory vote on the frequency of the shareholder advisory vote to approve executive compensation.”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-09-26 meeting.

“3 Years 2 Years 1 Year Abstained 7,368,352 15,246 293,018 9,868”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers at the 2023-09-26 meeting.

“For Against Abstained Broker Non-Vote 7,642,246 31,575 12,663 991,524”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending November 3, 2023 at the 2023-09-26 meeting.

“8,662,613 FOR 6,240 AGAINST 9,155 ABSTAINED”
Shareholder Votes

BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP shareholders approved Election of directors to serve for a one-year term expiring at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2023 at the 2023-09-26 meeting.

“William L. Bridgford 7,321,914 364,570 991,524 Allan Bridgford Sr. 7,300,548 385,936 991,524 Todd C. Andrews 7,504,770 181,714 991,524 Raymond F. Lancy 7,319,163 367,321 991,524 Keith A. Ross 7,315,685 370,799 991,524 Mary Schott 7,528,171 158,313 991,524 D. Gregory Scott 7,524,243 162,241 991,524 John V. Simmons 7,323,584 362,900 991,524”

Cindy Matthews-Morales was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Cindy Matthews-Morales will be appointed Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee effective October 29, 2022.”

Raymond F. Lancy departed as Vice President and Treasurer at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Mr. Lancy plans to fully retire on February 1, 2023.”

Raymond F. Lancy was appointed as Vice President and Treasurer at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Mr. Lancy will become Vice President and Treasurer until February 1, 2023.”

Allan Bridgford Sr. retired as Vice President and Chairman of the Executive Committee at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Allan Bridgford Sr., Vice President and Chairman of the Executive Committee retired after more than 64 years of service and will continue to provide consulting services to the company.”

Christian Quigley was elected as Vice President of Bridgford Marketing Company at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Christian Quigley was elected Vice President of Bridgford Marketing Company.”

Chris Cole was elected as Senior Vice President of Bridgford Marketing Company at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Chris Cole was elected Senior Vice President of Bridgford Marketing Company.”

John Simmons was elected as Vice President at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“He succeeds John Simmons who was elected Vice President.”

Baron Bridgford II was elected as President at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“Baron Bridgford II was elected President.”

William L. Bridgford was elected as Vice President at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“He succeeds William L. Bridgford who was elected Vice President.”

Michael W. Bridgford was elected as Chairman of the Board at BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP.

“The Board of Directors elected Michael W. Bridgford as Chairman of the Board.”

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