NEW YORK - Stockholders of IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: IROQ), currently trading near its 52-week high of $24 and showing signs of overvaluation according to InvestingPro analysis, have voted in favor of a proposal recommending the sale of the company, as reported by Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P., one of the company's largest shareholders. The proposal, which was approved by a 3:2 margin at the company's recent annual meeting, is non-binding but indicates a clear preference among shareholders for the board to pursue a sale.
Although the vote does not obligate the company's board to act, Stilwell is urging IROQ's directors to promptly initiate the sale process. The push for a sale comes as the stock has delivered an impressive 71% return over the past year, despite trading at a relatively high P/E ratio of 37.6. Stilwell has indicated that if the board does not act on the stockholder-approved proposal, they will seek board representation at the next annual meeting in 2025 to ensure the sale is pursued.
The proposal, submitted under Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, reflects Stilwell's position that IF Bancorp's asset returns have been underperforming for years, with current return on assets at just 0.22%, and a sale would be in the best interest of shareholders. Get deeper insights into IROQ's financial health and more exclusive metrics with InvestingPro, which offers over 10 additional key insights about the company. Stilwell believes that stockholders could benefit from the company being sold at the highest price available at the earliest opportunity.
The outcome of the vote was made public in a press release statement, and the results from the company's annual meeting can be viewed through the link provided in the release. This move by stockholders could signal a significant change in the direction for IF Bancorp, depending on the response of the board to the proposal.
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In other recent news, Stilwell Activist Investments, L.P., a significant shareholder of IF Bancorp, has proposed a resolution for the company's sale due to its dissatisfaction with the company's performance. This non-binding proposal is set to be considered at IF Bancorp's upcoming annual meeting. Stilwell cites "chronic underperformance" as a key reason for advocating a sale, with the intention of achieving the highest possible price for stockholders. This move is seen as a referendum for stockholders to express their views on the company's current direction.
In addition to this, IF Bancorp has announced a cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, scheduled for payment to shareholders recorded by September 27, 2024. The company's President and CEO, Walter H. Hasselbring, III, has reaffirmed the strategy to enhance shareholder value through dividends. He has also stated the company's intention to continue issuing semiannual dividends, contingent on the company's financial health and current conditions. These are the latest developments in the recent news surrounding IF Bancorp.
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