The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF), a leading distributor of specialty food products in the United States with a market capitalization of $2.53 billion and strong financial metrics according to InvestingPro, announced that its board of directors has decided not to accept the resignation of director Richard N. Peretz. The company has demonstrated robust performance with a 60.57% return over the past year and maintains a healthy current ratio of 2.05, indicating strong liquidity management. This decision follows a recommendation from the company’s Nominating and Governance Committee and comes after Peretz received a greater number of votes "against" his election than "for" at the annual meeting of stockholders on an undisclosed earlier date.
Peretz, who has served as a director since March 4, 2024, offered to resign following the company’s majority vote policy when he did not receive the majority of votes cast in favor of his reelection. His resignation was contingent on the board’s acceptance. On May 19, 2025, the Committee recommended that the board retain Peretz, and on May 22, 2025, the board agreed, allowing him to continue his tenure.
In their assessment, the Committee and the board considered Peretz’s qualifications, his contributions to the board, his extensive business experience, and his commitment to resolving previous attendance issues that had affected his voting results. The decision comes at a time when the company shows strong operational performance, with annual revenue of $3.87 billion and a healthy gross profit margin of 24.05%. According to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.15 out of 5. Peretz’s background includes roles as a Venture Partner at Playground Global, LLC, and former CFO of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS). He has also served on several other boards across various industries.
The board’s decision was influenced by a report from ISS Proxy Advisory Services, which recommended withholding votes for Peretz’s reelection due to attendance below the 75% threshold for board and committee meetings. However, the board noted that the meetings Peretz missed were scheduled before his election to the board.
The board unanimously concluded that accepting Peretz’s resignation would not be in the best interests of the company and its stockholders. As such, Peretz will continue his duties as a member of the board of The Chefs’ Warehouse. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers an extensive analysis of CHEF’s performance metrics, including 10+ additional ProTips and a comprehensive Pro Research Report, which transforms complex financial data into actionable intelligence for smarter investment decisions.
This information is based on a press release statement from The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. filed with the SEC.
In other recent news, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. reported impressive first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.25, exceeding the forecasted $0.20, and reported revenue of $950.7 million, which was above the anticipated $927.34 million. This strong performance was driven by a 10.7% year-over-year increase in specialty sales and robust growth in the restaurant sector, particularly in suburban and local markets. BMO Capital Markets maintained an Outperform rating on The Chefs’ Warehouse, with a price target of $73.00, citing the company’s strategic focus on servicing top independent restaurants and effective cross-selling initiatives.
BMO analysts noted that The Chefs’ Warehouse’s diversification into suburban areas has contributed to its resilience, despite a reported decline in international tourism to the United States. The company also reported a solid start to its country club business and strong performance in the cruise line sector. For the full year 2025, The Chefs’ Warehouse forecasts net sales between $3.96 billion and $4.04 billion, with a gross profit range of $954 million to $976 million. Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $234 million and $246 million. BMO Capital Markets considers The Chefs’ Warehouse a top small-cap pick for 2025, highlighting its expected top-line growth and strong EBITDA forecasts.
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