VERSABANK ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF ITS 2026 MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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VersaBank (TSX: VBNK) reported results of its Annual and Special Meeting held April 8, 2026 in London, Ontario. All director nominees named in the March 9, 2026 circular were elected, with individual vote percentages ranging from 98.07% to 99.81% in favour.

Shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors and an administrative by-law amendment permitting the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer to be held by separate individuals. Voting results will be filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

News Market Reaction – VBNK

+9.94% 3.2x vol

23 alerts

+9.94% Session close to close

+9.9% Peak in 26 hr 24 min

$556.73M Market Cap

3.2x Rel. Volume

In the Apr 9 session, VBNK gained 9.94%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 23 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was very high at 3.2x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +9.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...

Analysis

The stock moved +9.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the stock’s existing uptrend, trading above its 200-day MA of 13.12 and well off the 52-week low of 8.51. Historically, even strong operational or earnings news has sometimes seen mixed next-day moves, so a sharp gain on routine governance items like director elections could reflect positioning or broader sentiment rather than fundamentals. Investors have previously reacted negatively to otherwise positive earnings and dividend updates, highlighting the potential for sharp reversals after enthusiasm peaks.

Key Figures

Votes for Frank Newbould: 10,971,287 votes Support for Frank Newbould: 98.55% Support for Robbert-Jan Brabander: 99.55% +5 more

8 metrics

Votes for Frank Newbould 10,971,287 votes In favour at 2026 Annual and Special Meeting

Support for Frank Newbould 98.55% Percentage of votes cast in favour

Support for Robbert-Jan Brabander 99.55% Percentage of votes cast in favour

Votes for Richard Jankura 11,111,627 votes In favour at 2026 Annual and Special Meeting

Support for Richard Jankura 99.81% Percentage of votes cast in favour

Votes for David R. Taylor 11,086,908 votes In favour at 2026 Annual and Special Meeting

Support for David R. Taylor 99.59% Percentage of votes cast in favour

Meeting date April 8, 2026 Date of 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 25 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 25	Meeting logistics	Neutral	+0.9%	Announcement of date, time and format for 2026 annual meeting.
Mar 24	Branch sale	Positive	+1.2%	Sale of only U.S. retail branch to support branchless digital model.
Mar 17	Tokenized deposits tech	Positive	-1.1%	FX functionality and enhancements for Real Bank Tokenized Deposits.
Mar 04	Dividend declaration	Positive	-7.6%	Quarterly cash dividend of CAD $0.025 per common share announced.
Mar 04	Earnings results	Positive	-7.6%	Record Q1 2026 revenue, net income, and adjusted net income growth.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive or strategic news has sometimes seen negative or muted next-day reactions, especially around strong earnings and dividend announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, VersaBank has reported record Q1 2026 results with revenue of $36.5M and strong net income growth, declared a quarterly dividend of CAD $0.025 per share, and advanced its digital initiatives such as Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™ and FX functionality. It also agreed to sell its only U.S. retail branch in Holdingford, Minnesota to support its branchless model and announced logistics for the April 8, 2026 shareholder meeting. Today’s meeting-results announcement follows this series of operational and strategic updates.

Key Terms

management information circular, annual and special meeting of shareholders, sedar+, edgar

4 terms

management information circular regulatory

"Each of the director nominees listed in VersaBank's Management Information Circular dated March 9, 2026..."

A management information circular is a document sent to shareholders ahead of a company meeting that explains who is asking for votes, what decisions will be made, and why management recommends a particular outcome. Like an instruction booklet and argument sheet combined, it lays out details such as board nominees, executive pay, major transactions and any conflicts, helping investors decide how to vote and judge whether leadership choices could affect the company’s future value.

annual and special meeting of shareholders regulatory

"reports the results of its 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders..."

A combined reference to the regular yearly gathering where shareholders vote on routine business (annual meeting) and any extra meetings called to decide urgent or specific matters (special meeting). Think of the annual meeting as the company’s yearly check-in and the special meeting as a quick boardroom session called when something important requires shareholder approval; both matter because they determine leadership, major policy, and actions that can change a stock’s value.

sedar+ regulatory

"Voting Results... will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR..."

SEDAR+ is Canada’s centralized online system where publicly traded companies submit required regulatory documents such as financial reports, prospectuses and disclosure statements. It gives investors a single, searchable place — like a public library or online filing cabinet — to check a company’s official records for transparency, compare performance, and verify material information before making investment decisions.

edgar regulatory

"Voting Results... will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar."

EDGAR is a system used by companies to share important financial and business information with the public. It functions like an online filing cabinet where investors can access official reports and documents that help them understand a company's financial health and operations. This transparency allows investors to make more informed decisions, much like checking a company's report card before investing.

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LONDON, ON, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - VersaBank (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK) ("VersaBank" or the "Bank") reports the results of its 2026 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held in London, Ontario on April 8, 2026.

Each of the director nominees listed in VersaBank's Management Information Circular dated March 9, 2026, were elected as directors of the Bank. The detailed results of the vote are as follows, with percentages rounded to two decimal places:

Director		Number of Votes Cast	Percentage of Votes Cast
The Honourable Frank Newbould	In Favour: Withheld:	10,971,287 161,216	98.55   % 1.45  %
Robbert-Jan Brabander	In Favour: Withheld:	11,082,921 49,582	99.55  % 0.45  %
David A. Bratton	In Favour: Withheld:	11,002,166 130,336	98.83  % 1.17  %
Gabrielle Bochynek	In Favour:	11,021,423	99.00 %
	Withheld:	111,080	1.00 %
Peter M. Irwin	In Favour:	11,001,809	98.83 %
	Withheld:	130,694	1.17 %
Richard Jankura	In Favour	11,111,627	99.81 %
	Withheld:	20,876	0.19 %
Arthur Linton	In Favour: Withheld:	11,002,167 130,336	98.83  % 1.17 %
Susan T. McGovern	In Favour: Withheld:	10,917,136 215,366	98.07  % 1.93  %
Scott Verity	In Favour: Withheld:	11,099,367 33,136	99.70  % 0.30  %
David R. Taylor	In Favour: Withheld:	11,086,908 45,595	99.59  % 0.41   %

At the Meeting, the Shareholders also approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors of the Bank and an administrative by-law amendment to allow for the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer to be held by separate individuals.

VersaBank's Voting Results with respect to all matters voted upon at the Meeting will be filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.

ABOUT VERSABANK

VersaBank is a North American bank with a difference.  Federally chartered in both Canada and the U.S., VersaBank has a branchless, digital, business-to-business model based on its proprietary state-of-the-art technology that enables it to profitably address underserved segments of the banking industry in a significantly risk mitigated manner. Because VersaBank obtains substantially all of its deposits and undertakes the majority of its funding activities electronically through financial intermediary partners, it benefits from significant operating leverage that drives efficiency and return on common equity.  In August 2024, VersaBank launched its unique Structured Receivable Program funding solution for point-of-sale finance companies, which has been highly successful in Canada for over 15 years, to the underserved multi-trillion-dollar U.S. market.  VersaBank also owns Minnesota-based DRT Cyber Inc., a North American leader in the provision of cyber security services to address the rapidly growing volume of cyber threats challenging financial institutions, multi-national corporations and government entities.  Through DRT Cyber Inc., VersaBank owns proprietary intellectual property and technology to enable the next generation of digital assets for the banking and financial community, including the Bank's revolutionary and proprietary Real Bank Tokenized Deposits^TM.

VersaBank's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ under the symbol VBNK.

Visit our website at: www.versabank.com

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SOURCE VersaBank

FAQ

Who was elected to the board of VersaBank (VBNK) at the April 8, 2026 meeting?

All director nominees listed in the March 9, 2026 management circular were elected. According to VersaBank, each nominee received strong support, with individual in‑favour vote percentages reported between 98.07% and 99.81%.

What auditor appointment did VersaBank (VBNK) shareholders approve on April 8, 2026?

Shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as auditors. According to VersaBank, the appointment was ratified at the Annual and Special Meeting and will be reflected in the company’s regulatory filings.

What change to VersaBank's governance was approved at the April 8, 2026 meeting?

An administrative by-law amendment was approved to allow separate President and CEO roles. According to VersaBank, this amendment permits the two positions to be held by different individuals going forward.

Where will VersaBank (VBNK) file the detailed voting results from April 8, 2026?

VersaBank will file voting results on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. According to VersaBank, full Voting Results for all matters voted upon will be available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov/edgar.

What were the vote percentages for VersaBank (VBNK) director elections at the April 8, 2026 meeting?

Individual directors received between 98.07% and 99.81% in favour. According to VersaBank, detailed vote counts and percentages for each nominee are included in the meeting results.