Coffee Holding (JVA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on October 28, 2026, with shareholders able to vote and submit questions online.

• Shareholders will vote on electing one director, ratifying the appointment of the independent auditor, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• The Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals and has provided detailed proxy materials online.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Election of David Gordon as director for a three-year term expiring in 2029.

• Proposal 2: Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.

• Proposal 3: Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026, are entitled to vote; voting can be done online, by phone, fax, or mail.

• Deadlines and procedures for submitting shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting are specified.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of six members, with a majority being independent under Nasdaq rules.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, all comprised of independent directors.

• The Board held eight meetings in fiscal 2025; directors are expected to attend all meetings.

• The company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics, anti-hedging, and insider trading policies.