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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): November 4, 2026
SENECA FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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New York
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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0-01989
(Commission File Number)
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16-0733425
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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350 WillowBrook Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(585) 495-4100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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Title of Each Class
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Trading Symbol
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Name of Each Exchange on
Which Registered
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Common Stock Class A, $0.25 Par
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SENEA
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NASDAQ Global Select Market
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Common Stock Class B, $0.25 Par
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SENEB
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NASDAQ Global Select Market
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On November 4, 2026, Seneca Foods Corporation (the “Company”) held a Special Shareholders Meeting (the “Meeting”). As of the record date established in connection with the Meeting, the following shares of voting stock were issued and outstanding:
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Voting Stock
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Shares Outstanding
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Votes/Share
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Class A Common Stock
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5,211,510 |
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0.05:1
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Class B Common Stock
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1,558,207 |
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1:1
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10% Cumulative Convertible Voting Preferred Stock - Series A
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407,240 |
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1:1
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10% Cumulative Convertible Voting Preferred Stock - Series B
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400,000 |
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1:1
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The proposals voted upon at the Meeting and the results are set forth below.
Proposal 1: To approve a five-for-one forward stock split, with a proportional increase in the number of authorized shares of our Capital Stock, a proportional reduction in the par value of our Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Six Percent (6%) Voting Cumulative Preferred Stock, and a proportional reduction in the stated value, dividend rate, redemption price and conversion price of the designated series of our Class A Preferred Stock.
The Company’s shareholders approved of the proposed five-for-one stock split.
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non Votes
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| 2,186,568 |
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16,296 |
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151 |
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Proposal 2: To approve the removal of the Preferred Stock Without Par Value from the authorized shares of the Company
The Company’s shareholders approved of the proposed removal of the Preferred Stock Without Par Value from the authorized shares of the Company.
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For
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Against
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Abstentions
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Broker Non Votes
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| 2,200,541 |
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2,251 |
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223 |
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- |
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)
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.
Date: November 4, 2026
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SENECA FOODS CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ Gregory R. Ide
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Gregory R. Ide
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Vice President and Corporate Controller
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