<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000921895-23-002362.txt : 20231023
<SEC-HEADER>0000921895-23-002362.hdr.sgml : 20231023
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20231023162840
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921895-23-002362
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20231012
FILED AS OF DATE:		20231023
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20231023

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001694297
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34249
		FILM NUMBER:		231340264

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-437-9174

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW Fund, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001640809
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34249
		FILM NUMBER:		231340263

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW GP, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001783663

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34249
		FILM NUMBER:		231340261

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			English Aron R.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001770436

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34249
		FILM NUMBER:		231340265

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW Fund GP, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001770575

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34249
		FILM NUMBER:		231340262

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FARMER BROTHERS CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000034563
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PREPARATIONS & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2090]
		IRS NUMBER:				950725980
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1912 FARMER BROTHERS DRIVE
		CITY:			NORTHLAKE
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			76262
		BUSINESS PHONE:		888 998 2468

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 77057
		CITY:			FORT WORTH
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			76177
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    <schemaVersion>X0206</schemaVersion>

    <documentType>3</documentType>

    <periodOfReport>2023-10-12</periodOfReport>

    <noSecuritiesOwned>0</noSecuritiesOwned>

    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000034563</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>FARMER BROTHERS CO</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>FARM</issuerTradingSymbol>
    </issuer>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001770436</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>English Aron R.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText>Please see Footnote 1</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001694297</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>22NW, LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText>Please see Footnote 1</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001640809</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>22NW Fund, LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S, UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText>Please see Footnote 1</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001770575</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>22NW Fund GP, LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S, UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText>Please see Footnote 1</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001783663</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>22NW GP, Inc.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S, UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText>Please see Footnote 1</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>9010</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1955526</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By: 22NW Fund, LP</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 3 is filed jointly by 22NW Fund, LP (&quot;22NW Fund&quot;), 22NW, LP (&quot;22NW&quot;), 22NW Fund GP, LLC (&quot;22NW GP&quot;), 22NW GP, Inc. (&quot;22NW Inc.&quot;) and Aron R. English (collectively, the &quot;Reporting Persons&quot;). Each of the Reporting Persons are members of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities of the Issuer owned directly by other members of the Section 13(d) group and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are the beneficial owners of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Further, each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the investment manager to 22NW Fund, 22NW may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the general partner of 22NW Fund, 22NW GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the general partner of 22NW, 22NW Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. Mr. English, as the Portfolio Manager of 22NW, Manager of 22NW GP and President and sole shareholder of 22NW Inc., may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Aron R. English</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-10-23</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW Fund, LP; By: 22NW Fund GP, LLC; By: /s/ Aron R. English, Manager</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-10-23</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW, LP; By: 22NW GP, Inc.; By: /s/ Aron R. English, President and Sole Shareholder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-10-23</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW Fund GP, LLC; By: /s/ Aron R. English, Manager</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-10-23</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW GP, Inc., By: /s/ Aron R. English, President and Sole Shareholder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-10-23</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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