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BCB Bancorp names Deloitte as new auditor

BCB Bancorp, Inc. replaced its auditor with Deloitte & Touche LLP, reporting no disagreements or reportable events with the outgoing firm.

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BCB Bancorp, Inc. (BCBP) reported a change in its independent registered public accounting firm. On September 2, 2026, the company dismissed Wolf & Company, P.C. as its auditor following approval by the Audit Committee and, on the same date, engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its new auditor, subject to Deloitte’s customary client acceptance procedures.

The company states that for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the interim period through September 2, 2026, there were no disagreements with Wolf & Company on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope, and no reportable events under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. Wolf & Company’s prior reports contained no adverse opinions or disclaimers. The company also reports that it did not consult Deloitte on accounting matters or audit opinions during these periods.

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Item 4.01 Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Governance
The company changed its independent auditing firm, which may involve disagreements on accounting matters.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Auditor dismissal and engagement date September 2, 2026 Date BCB Bancorp, Inc. dismissed Wolf & Company, P.C. and engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP
Fiscal years covered by Wolf & Company audits Years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Periods for which Wolf & Company, P.C. audited BCB Bancorp, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements
Interim period reviewed for disagreements/reportable events January 1, 2026 to September 2, 2026 Interim period during which BCB Bancorp, Inc. reports no disagreements or reportable events with Wolf & Company, P.C.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
reportable events regulatory
"there were no “reportable events” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v)"
Reportable events are significant incidents or changes a company is legally required to disclose to regulators and the public, such as major safety problems, legal actions, financial irregularities, or management changes. They matter to investors because these events can alter a company’s risk profile or future performance, much like a dashboard warning light signals a problem that could affect a car’s safety or reliability. Timely disclosure helps investors make informed decisions and maintain market fairness.
Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"“reportable events” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company    On September 2, 2026, BCB Bancorp, Inc."
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
audit scope financial
"no disagreements with Wolf & Co on any matter of ... auditing scope or procedures"

FAQ

What auditor change did BCBP announce on September 2, 2026?
BCB Bancorp, Inc. dismissed Wolf & Company, P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm and, on the same day, engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as its new auditor, subject to Deloitte’s customary client acceptance procedures.

Were there any disagreements between BCBP and Wolf & Company, P.C. before the auditor change?
BCB Bancorp, Inc. reports no disagreements with Wolf & Company, P.C. on accounting principles, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, and no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K during the covered periods.

How were Wolf & Company’s prior audit opinions on BCBP’s financial statements characterized?
Wolf & Company’s reports on BCB Bancorp, Inc.’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

Did BCBP consult Deloitte & Touche LLP on accounting matters before engaging them?
BCB Bancorp, Inc. states that during its two most recent fiscal years and the interim period through September 2, 2026, neither the company nor anyone on its behalf consulted Deloitte on the application of accounting principles, potential audit opinions, or any disagreements or reportable events.

What communication did BCBP request from Wolf & Company regarding the auditor change?
BCB Bancorp, Inc. provided Wolf & Company, P.C. with a copy of the disclosure and requested a letter to the SEC stating whether Wolf & Company agreed with the company’s statements. This letter, dated September 2, 2026, was filed as Exhibit 16.1.

For which periods did the disclosed auditor relationships of BCBP apply?
The disclosures cover BCB Bancorp, Inc.’s two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2026 through September 2, 2026.

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BCB BANCORP INC false 0001228454 0001228454 2026-09-02 2026-09-02
 
 

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 2, 2026

 

 

BCB BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New Jersey   0-50275   26-0065262

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

104-110 Avenue C  
Bayonne, New Jersey   07002
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 823-0700

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)

 

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

 

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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, no par value   BCBP   The 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 4.01.

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.

 

  (a)

Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

On September 2, 2026, BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) communicated to Wolf & Company, P.C. (“Wolf & Co”) that it has been dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The dismissal was approved by the Audit Committee of the Company.

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and during the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2026 through September 2, 2026 (i) there were no disagreements with Wolf & Co on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures that, if not resolved to Wolf & Co’s satisfaction, would have caused Wolf & Co to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports and (ii) there were no “reportable events” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K. Wolf & Co’s reports on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 did not contain any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

In accordance with Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K, the Company provided Wolf & Co with a copy of this Current Report on Form 8-K prior to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and requested that Wolf & Co furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it agrees with the above statements in Item 4.01(a). A copy of Wolf & Co’s letter, dated September 2, 2026, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

  (b)

Engagement of New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

On September 2, 2026, the Company engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, beginning with the audit of the Company’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026 and the review of the Company’s unaudited quarterly financial statements for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2026, subject to Deloitte’s customary client acceptance procedure.

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period through September 2, 2026, neither the Company nor anyone on its behalf consulted with Deloitte regarding either (1) the application of accounting principles to any specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, or (2) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

No.

   

Description

16.1    Letter from Wolf & Company, P.C. dated September 2, 2026, to the Securities and Exchange Commission
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.

 

    BCB BANCORP, INC.
DATE: September 3, 2026     By:  

/s/ Jawad Chaudhry

      Jawad Chaudhry
     

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Duly Authorized Representative)

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