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Banner Corporation amended its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, effective September 16, 2025. The amendment does not create any waivers for officers, directors or employees and adds minor clarifications about the use of corporate resources for political purposes and expectations for ethical and professional behavior when representing the company. The filing references the full amended Code as Exhibit 14.1 and indicates the Exhibit is included with this report.

Banner Corporation ha aggiornato il proprio Codice di etica e condotta aziendale, efficace dal 16 settembre 2025. La modifica non comporta alcuna deroga per funzionari, amministratori o dipendenti e aggiunge brevi chiarimenti sull'uso delle risorse aziendali a fini politici e sulle aspettative di comportamento etico e professionale durante la rappresentanza dell'azienda. La documentazione riporta l'intero Codice modificato come Allegato 14.1 e indica che l'Allegato è incluso in questo rapporto.

Banner Corporation enmendó su Código de Ética y Conducta Empresarial, vigente a partir del 16 de septiembre de 2025. La enmienda no crea exenciones para directivos, consejeros o empleados y añade aclaraciones menores sobre el uso de los recursos de la empresa con fines políticos y las expectativas de conducta ética y profesional al representar a la compañía. La presentación hace referencia al Código completo enmendado como Anexo 14.1 e indica que el Anexo está incluido en este informe.

Banner Corporation은 윤리 및 기업 행동 강령을 개정했고 2025년 9월 16일부터 시행됩니다. 개정은 임원, 이사 또는 직원에 대한 면제를 만들지 않으며 정치 목적의 회사 자원 사용에 대한 소소한 명확성과 회사를 대표할 때의 윤리적이고 전문적인 행동에 대한 기대치를 추가합니다. 제출서는 전체 개정된 강령을 부록 14.1로 참조하며 이 부록이 본 보고서에 포함되어 있음을 표시합니다.

Banner Corporation a modifié son Code d’éthique et de conduite professionnelle, en vigueur à partir du 16 septembre 2025. L’amendement n’accorde aucune dérogation pour les dirigeants, administrateurs ou employés et apporte des éclaircissements mineurs sur l’utilisation des ressources de l’entreprise à des fins politiques et sur les attentes de comportement éthique et professionnel lors de la représentation de l’entreprise. La référence du document indiquant le Code modifié en tant que pièce justificative est la pièce 14.1 et il est précisé que cette pièce est jointe au présent rapport.

Banner Corporation hat ihren Verhaltenskodex für Ethik und Geschäftspraktiken geändert, gültig ab dem 16. September 2025. Die Änderung schafft keine Ausnahmen für Führungskräfte, Aufsichtsräte oder Mitarbeiter und fügt geringe Klarstellungen zur Verwendung von Unternehmensressourcen für politische Zwecke sowie zu den Erwartungen an ethisches und professionelles Verhalten bei der Repräsentation des Unternehmens hinzu. Die Einreichung verweist auf den vollständigen geänderten Kodex als Anhang 14.1 und gibt an, dass der Anhang diesem Bericht beigefügt ist.

قامت شركة Banner بتعديل مدونة الأخلاق والسلوك التجاري، وتدخل حيز التنفيذ اعتباراً من 16 سبتمبر 2025. لا تخلق التعديل أية استثناءات للموظفين أو المدراء أو المسؤولين، وتضيف توضيحات بسيطة حول استخدام الموارد المؤسسية للأغراض السياسية وتوقعات السلوك الأخلاقي والمهني عند تمثيل الشركة. وتشير الوثيقة إلى النص المعدل الكامل كالمرفق 14.1 وتذكر أن هذا المرفق مدمج مع هذا التقرير.

Banner 公司修订了其道德与商业行为准则,自 2025 年 9 月 16 日生效。 修订并未为高管、董事或员工设立豁免,并就以公司资源用于政治目的以及在代表公司时的道德与职业行为期望做出了一些小幅澄清。文件将完整修订后的准则作为附件 14.1,并指出该附件随本报告一并提交。

Positive
  • Amendment provides clearer guidance on use of corporate resources for political purposes, reducing ambiguity
  • No waivers granted for officers, directors or employees, signaling stronger governance and consistent application
  • Full amended Code filed as Exhibit 14.1, improving transparency and allowing stakeholders to review the exact language
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Amendment clarifies conduct and political resource use; procedural update with limited investor impact.

The amendment refines conduct expectations and limits on corporate resources for political activities, reinforcing existing governance standards. Because the filing states there are no waivers for officers, directors or employees, this appears intended to strengthen compliance posture and transparency. The changes are described as minor clarifications, suggesting no substantive shift in strategy or risk profile. For shareholders, the update signals continued attention to ethical controls but is unlikely to materially affect financial results.

TL;DR: Compliance-focused amendment narrows ambiguity; operational impact is expected to be minimal.

The revisions target behavioral and political resource-use guidance, which can reduce reputational and regulatory risk by clarifying acceptable actions by employees and representatives. Filing the full amended Code as Exhibit 14.1 supports disclosure and auditability. Given the characterization as minor clarifications and the explicit lack of waivers, the amendment likely improves internal control documentation without introducing new material obligations or liabilities.

Banner Corporation ha aggiornato il proprio Codice di etica e condotta aziendale, efficace dal 16 settembre 2025. La modifica non comporta alcuna deroga per funzionari, amministratori o dipendenti e aggiunge brevi chiarimenti sull'uso delle risorse aziendali a fini politici e sulle aspettative di comportamento etico e professionale durante la rappresentanza dell'azienda. La documentazione riporta l'intero Codice modificato come Allegato 14.1 e indica che l'Allegato è incluso in questo rapporto.

Banner Corporation enmendó su Código de Ética y Conducta Empresarial, vigente a partir del 16 de septiembre de 2025. La enmienda no crea exenciones para directivos, consejeros o empleados y añade aclaraciones menores sobre el uso de los recursos de la empresa con fines políticos y las expectativas de conducta ética y profesional al representar a la compañía. La presentación hace referencia al Código completo enmendado como Anexo 14.1 e indica que el Anexo está incluido en este informe.

Banner Corporation은 윤리 및 기업 행동 강령을 개정했고 2025년 9월 16일부터 시행됩니다. 개정은 임원, 이사 또는 직원에 대한 면제를 만들지 않으며 정치 목적의 회사 자원 사용에 대한 소소한 명확성과 회사를 대표할 때의 윤리적이고 전문적인 행동에 대한 기대치를 추가합니다. 제출서는 전체 개정된 강령을 부록 14.1로 참조하며 이 부록이 본 보고서에 포함되어 있음을 표시합니다.

Banner Corporation a modifié son Code d’éthique et de conduite professionnelle, en vigueur à partir du 16 septembre 2025. L’amendement n’accorde aucune dérogation pour les dirigeants, administrateurs ou employés et apporte des éclaircissements mineurs sur l’utilisation des ressources de l’entreprise à des fins politiques et sur les attentes de comportement éthique et professionnel lors de la représentation de l’entreprise. La référence du document indiquant le Code modifié en tant que pièce justificative est la pièce 14.1 et il est précisé que cette pièce est jointe au présent rapport.

Banner Corporation hat ihren Verhaltenskodex für Ethik und Geschäftspraktiken geändert, gültig ab dem 16. September 2025. Die Änderung schafft keine Ausnahmen für Führungskräfte, Aufsichtsräte oder Mitarbeiter und fügt geringe Klarstellungen zur Verwendung von Unternehmensressourcen für politische Zwecke sowie zu den Erwartungen an ethisches und professionelles Verhalten bei der Repräsentation des Unternehmens hinzu. Die Einreichung verweist auf den vollständigen geänderten Kodex als Anhang 14.1 und gibt an, dass der Anhang diesem Bericht beigefügt ist.

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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 (Date of earliest event reported): September 16, 2025

Banner Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington
    000-26584
  91-1691604
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
10 S. First Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number (including area code) (509) 527-3636

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ]    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ]    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ]    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ]    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 $.01 per shareBANRThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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
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 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics.

On July 22, 2025, the Board of Directors of Banner Corporation (the “Company”) approved certain amendments to the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, as reflected in an amended version of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the “Code”). The Code governs the conduct of all officers, directors, and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries.

The amended Code is effective September 16, 2025, and does not result in any waiver with respect to any officer, director or employee of the Company from any provision of the Code as in effect prior to the Board’s action to amend the Code.

The Code was amended to, among other things, incorporate minor clarifications regarding the use of corporate resources for political purposes as well as expectations for ethical and professional behavior at work and when otherwise appearing to represent the Company.

The description of the amendments to the Code contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Code, as amended, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 14.1.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d)    Exhibits

14.1    Banner Corporation Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, as amended
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.




BANNER CORPORATION
Date: September 18, 2025
By: /s/ Robert G Butterfield
Robert G Butterfield
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer



FAQ

What change did Banner Corporation (BANR) report in this Form 8-K?

The company amended its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct to add minor clarifications about political resource use and expectations for ethical and professional behavior.

When does the amended Code take effect for BANR?

The amended Code is effective September 16, 2025.

Did Banner Corp grant any waivers to officers or directors in this amendment?

No. The filing states the amendment does not result in any waiver for any officer, director or employee.

Where can investors read the full amended Code for BANR?

The full amended Code is included with the report as Exhibit 14.1.

Does this amendment indicate any material financial impact for BANR?

The filing describes the changes as minor clarifications and does not state any financial impact.
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