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): September 11, 2014

 

Limoneira Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-34755   77-0260692
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification 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

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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))

 

 
 

 

Section 8Other Events

 

Item 8.01Other Events

 

On September 11, 2014, Mr. Alan M. Teague, a director and the Chairman of the Board of Limoneira Company (the “Company”), passed away after suffering a stroke. As of the date of filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the vacancies have not yet been filled. Pursuant to the Company’s bylaws, Mr. Harold S. Edwards, the Company’s President, will perform the duties of the Chairman of the Board until a successor is appointed.

 

On September 16, 2014, the Company issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, in tribute to Mr. Teague.

 

 

Section 9Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01Financial Statement and Exhibits

 

(d)Exhibits

 

99.1Press Release dated September 16, 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: September 16, 2014 LIMONEIRA COMPANY
   
   
  By:  /s/ Joseph D. Rumley
    Joseph D. Rumley
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary