AROW appoints Jahnel Group founder Darrin Jahnel as director

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Arrow Financial Corporation reported that its Board of Directors appointed Darrin Jahnel as a director on November 25, 2025. Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting firm based in Schenectady, New York, and has more than 25 years of experience building and scaling technology companies. He also founded InfoLink, an R&D tax credit company, and acquired LTI, a 40-person software firm. He will not initially serve on any Board committees, and there are no arrangements or related party transactions involved in his election. Jahnel will receive compensation in line with Arrow’s existing director compensation policy as described in its most recent proxy statement filed on April 24, 2025.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: November 25, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York			0-12507			22-2448962
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 Glen Street

Glens Falls

New York

12801

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

518

745-1000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 per share			AROW			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company						☐
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Appointment of Darrin Jahnel as Director. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arrow Financial Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Darrin Jahnel as a director of the Company on November 25, 2025. Darrin Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting firm headquartered in Schenectady, New York. He has more than 25 years of experience in building and scaling technology companies. Beyond Jahnel Group, he founded InfoLink, an R&D tax credit company, and acquired LTI, a 40-person software firm. He will not be joining any committee of the Board at the effective date of his appointment. There are no arrangements between Mr. Jahnel and any other person pursuant to which he was elected to serve as a director. There are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Jahnel that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Jahnel will be compensated in accordance with the Company’s director compensation policy as more fully described in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2025.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No						Description
Exhibit 104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date:			November 25, 2025			/s/ Penko Ivanov
						Penko Ivanov Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What change did Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW) announce in this 8-K?

Arrow Financial Corporation announced that its Board appointed Darrin Jahnel as a director effective November 25, 2025.

Who is Darrin Jahnel, the new director of Arrow Financial (AROW)?

Darrin Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting firm in Schenectady, New York, with over 25 years of experience building and scaling technology companies.

Will Darrin Jahnel serve on any Arrow Financial (AROW) Board committees?

At the effective date of his appointment, Darrin Jahnel will not be joining any committee of Arrow Financial’s Board.

Are there any related party transactions between Arrow Financial (AROW) and Darrin Jahnel?

Arrow Financial states there are no related party transactions with Darrin Jahnel that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

How will Darrin Jahnel be compensated as a director of Arrow Financial (AROW)?

He will be compensated under Arrow Financial’s standard director compensation policy, as described in the company’s proxy statement filed on April 24, 2025.

Does Darrin Jahnel’s appointment result from any special agreement at Arrow Financial (AROW)?

Arrow Financial notes there are no arrangements between Darrin Jahnel and any other person pursuant to which he was elected as a director.