Form 4: Farmer Brothers CEO Reports Routine Share Disposition for Tax Obligations

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


John E. Moore III, President and CEO of Farmer Brothers Co., reported the disposition of 2,022 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations.

Summary

  • John E. Moore III, who serves as President and CEO and a Director of Farmer Brothers Co. (FARM), reported a transaction on July 3, 2025.
  • The transaction involved the disposition of 2,022 shares of Farmer Brothers Co. common stock.
  • The shares were disposed of at a price of $1.46 per share.
  • This disposition was specifically made to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
  • Following this transaction, John E. Moore III directly beneficially owns 379,755 shares of common stock.
  • An additional 1,480 shares are indirectly held in the Company's 401(k) Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. This is a routine, non-discretionary insider transaction for tax purposes, which is a common occurrence with equity compensation and does not inherently signal positive or negative sentiment about the company's future.

Positives

  • This type of transaction, a disposition of shares for tax withholding, is a routine and non-discretionary event associated with equity compensation, and does not typically indicate a negative outlook on the company by the insider.

Negatives

  • No direct negatives are indicated by this specific transaction type, as it is a disposition for a specific, non-discretionary reason rather than a discretionary sale.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this Form 4 filing, as it is a report of a past transaction.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide broader industry context or trends.

Related Party Transactions

  • Disposition of 2,022 shares of common stock by President and CEO John E. Moore III to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations, which is a common transaction related to equity compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: This routine transaction has minimal direct impact on shareholders, as it represents a non-discretionary disposition for tax purposes rather than a sale indicating a change in insider sentiment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/03/2025Date of earliest transaction, involving the disposition of shares for tax withholding.
07/07/2025Signature date of the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Farmer Brothers Co., FARM, John E. Moore III, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Disposition, Tax Withholding, Common Stock, Corporate Officer, Director

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