Farmer Brothers stockholders approve acquisition by Royal Cup, deal to close by May 6, 2026.

Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. stockholders have approved the company's acquisition by Royal Cup during a special meeting on May 1, 2026. The deal is expected to close by May 6, subject to customary conditions, after which Farmer Brothers will become a private company and its shares will be delisted from NASDAQ. This merger aims to combine the strengths of both companies to expand distribution, enhance production capabilities, and offer a broader product portfolio to customers. The acquisition reflects a strategic move to create a leading direct store delivery coffee partner in the U.S. market.