A Los Angeles publisher of legal newspapers, including the Los Angeles Daily Journal and San Francisco Daily Journal, that also makes case-management software for courts and prosecutors. Its roots reach back to 1888, when The Daily Court Journal began printing in Los Angeles. It is best remembered for being long led by famed investor Charles Munger, who bought the paper in the 1970s.
Daily Journal Corporation shareholders elect four directors and approve auditor and executive pay at 2026 annual meeting
Shareholders elected four directors—Mary Conlin, John B. Frank, Steven Myhill-Jones, and Rasool Rayani—each receiving over 95% of votes cast, with 300,133 broker non-votes.
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Daily Journal Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 24, 2026, with 1,235,109 shares represented.
Shareholders ratified Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with 1,222,331 votes for and 2,268 against.
Shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, executive compensation, with 907,768 votes for and 17,834 against, and 300,133 broker non-votes.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the final voting results of the annual meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Daily Journal Corporation reports Q1 FY2026 revenue of $19.5 million, up 10% year over year
Total consolidated revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $19.5 million, a 10% increase from $17.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
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Journal Technologies revenue rose 12% to $15.2 million, driven by higher public service fees and license/maintenance fees.
Traditional Business advertising and circulation revenue increased 6% to $4.4 million.
Net loss was $8.0 million, or ($5.79) per share, compared to net income of $10.9 million, or $7.91 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to net unrealized losses on marketable securities.
As of December 31, 2025, marketable securities had a fair market value of $481.3 million with accumulated pretax unrealized gains of $342.2 million.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Daily Journal Corporation reports fiscal 2025 revenue of $87.7 million, up 25% year over year.
Journal Technologies revenue rose 32% to $69.9 million, driven by consulting fees, other public service fees, and license and maintenance fees.
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Total consolidated revenue for fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 was $87.7 million, a 25% increase from $69.9 million in fiscal 2024.
Operating income was $9.5 million (10.9% of revenue) versus $4.1 million (5.8% of revenue) in the prior year.
Net income was $112.1 million, or $81.41 per diluted share, up from $78.1 million, or $56.73 per diluted share, in fiscal 2024.
The company generated $13.3 million in operating cash flow and held marketable securities with a fair value of $493.0 million as of September 30, 2025.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Daily Journal Corporation refers Buxton Helmsley and CEO Alexander Erwin Parker to authorities for criminal prosecution consideration.
Parker demanded two board seats and a consulting contract paying 15 cents per dollar of stock appreciation, estimated at $24 million, and threatened proxy contests and disciplinary referrals.
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Daily Journal Corporation issued a press release on December 26, 2025, addressing threats and false statements from Buxton Helmsley USA, Inc. and its CEO Alexander Erwin Parker.
The Company has referred Buxton Helmsley and Parker to federal and state authorities for consideration of criminal prosecution, and to the SEC's Enforcement Division for civil charges.
The Company refuted Parker's accounting allegations regarding software development costs under ASC 985-20, stating its auditor and a third-party expert support its practices.
The Company filed this 8-K under Item 8.01 to publicly disclose the correspondence and defend against what it calls a harassment campaign.
8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits