Auburn National (NASDAQ: AUBN) names Walton T. Conn to board of directors

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors and the Board of AuburnBank elected Walton T. Conn, Jr. as a director on October 6, 2025. He will serve on the boards of both the Company and the Bank for a term ending at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for May 12, 2026, and continue until his successor is elected and qualified.

The Board determined that Mr. Conn is an independent director under Nasdaq corporate governance rules, meaning he meets Nasdaq’s standards for board independence. The Company also issued a press release on October 6, 2025 announcing his appointment, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

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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: October 6, 2025

AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		0-26486		63-0885779
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 North Gay Street, P.O. Drawer 3110, Auburn, Alabama 36831-3110

(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

(334) 821-9200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01		AUBN		Nasdaq Global 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).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d) Election of New Directors

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) and AuburnBank (the “Bank”), upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, elected Walton T. Conn, Jr. on October 6, 2025, to serve as director for the Company and the Bank for a term ending on the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 12, 2026, and until his successors are elected and qualified. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Conn is an independent director for purposes of the Nasdaq corporate governance rules.

On October 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Conn’s appointment to the Boards of both the Company and the Bank, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

Exhibit No.		Exhibit Description
99.1		Press Release, dated October 6, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

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.

						AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC.
						(Registrant)
						/s/ David A. Hedges
						David A. Hedges
Date: October 6, 2025						President and CEO

FAQ

What did Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (AUBN) announce in this 8-K?

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors and the Board of AuburnBank elected Walton T. Conn, Jr. as a director of both the Company and the Bank effective October 6, 2025.

How long will Walton T. Conn, Jr. serve on AUBNs board?

Walton T. Conn, Jr. was elected to serve as a director until the Companys 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is scheduled for May 12, 2026, and until his successor is elected and qualified.

Is Walton T. Conn, Jr. considered an independent director at Auburn National (AUBN)?

Yes. The Board of Directors determined that Mr. Conn is an independent director for purposes of the Nasdaq corporate governance rules.

Did Auburn National Bancorporation issue a press release about the new director?

Yes. On October 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Conns appointment to the boards of the Company and the Bank. This press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

Which class of securities of Auburn National Bancorporation is listed and where is it traded?

The Companys Common Stock with a par value of $0.01 is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol AUBN.

Does this Auburn National (AUBN) filing involve any major transaction or earnings update?

No. This filing focuses on the election of a new independent director, Walton T. Conn, Jr., and the related press release, rather than on transactions or earnings.