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Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•5 May 2026•

1 min read

Royal Cup Completes Take-Private Acquisition of Farmer Brothers

Key Facts

1Farmer Brothers announced the closing of its acquisition by Royal Cup following stockholder approval.

2FARM stockholders approved the transaction during a special meeting held on May 1.

Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. has officially announced the completion of its acquisition by Royal Cup, following a successful vote by its stockholders. The transaction was finalized after FARM stockholders granted their approval during a special meeting held on May 1. As a result of this take-private merger, the company’s common stock will be delisted from the NASDAQ exchange and will no longer be publicly traded. This move follows the previously disclosed acquisition agreement aimed at consolidating the company's operations under Royal Cup's private ownership. The closing marks the end of Farmer Brothers' tenure as a public entity, transitioning its strategic focus toward long-term private growth. Industry analysts view this as a significant consolidation within the U.S. coffee and food service sector.

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