Directors re-elected and pay backed in BCB Bancorp (BCBP) 2026 vote

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BCB Bancorp, Inc. reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As of March 4, 2026, holders of 17,358,931 common shares were entitled to vote. Shareholders elected directors Ryan Blake, James Rizzo, Gerald Werdann, and Michael Widmer, each for a term ending in 2029.

Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 12,211,374 votes for and 766,727 against. An advisory, non-binding vote approved the Company’s executive compensation, with 8,458,434 votes for and 867,755 against.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares entitled to vote: 17,358,931 shares Votes for auditor ratification: 12,211,374 votes Votes against auditor ratification: 766,727 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Shares entitled to vote 17,358,931 shares Common stock entitled to vote as of March 4, 2026

Votes for auditor ratification 12,211,374 votes Wolf & Company, P.C. as auditor for year ending December 31, 2026

Votes against auditor ratification 766,727 votes Wolf & Company, P.C. ratification proposal

Say-on-pay votes for 8,458,434 votes Advisory, non-binding approval of executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 867,755 votes Advisory, non-binding executive compensation proposal

Broker nonvotes on say-on-pay 3,531,061 votes Advisory, non-binding executive compensation proposal

Votes for director Ryan Blake 8,188,864 votes Election as director with term ending in 2029

Votes for director Gerald Werdann 8,770,574 votes Election as director with term ending in 2029

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Shareholders, record date, broker nonvotes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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Annual Meeting of Shareholders regulatory

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

record date financial

"As of March 4, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

broker nonvotes regulatory

independent registered public accounting firm regulatory

"Wolf & Company, P.C. 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.

advisory, non-binding vote regulatory

"Proposal III. Advisory, non-binding vote on the approval of executive compensation."

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/28/2026 - 05:16 PM

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): April 23, 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)

☐	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, 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 5.07.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On April 23, 2026, BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company for BCB Community Bank, held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) for which the Board of Directors solicited proxies to vote on the proposals described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2026. As of March 4, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, holders of a total of 17,358,931 shares of the Company’s common stock were entitled to vote on the matters considered at the Annual Meeting.

The proposals voted on at the Annual Meeting by shareholders of the Company and the voting results were as follows:

Proposal I. Election of Directors.

The following directors were elected for a term ending at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in the year next to their name in the following table:


Nominees	Term Ending in		For		Withheld		Broker Nonvotes
Ryan Blake		2029		8,188,864		1,493,376		3,531,061
James Rizzo		2029		8,068,632		1,613,608		3,531,061
Gerald Werdann		2029		8,770,574		911,666		3,531,061
Michael Widmer		2029		7,868,243		1,813,997		3,531,061

Proposal II. Ratification of the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Nonvotes
12,211,374	766,727	235,200	0

Proposal III. Advisory, non-binding vote on the approval of executive compensation.


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Nonvotes
8,458,434	867,755	356,051	3,531,061

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.


		BCB BANCORP, INC.

DATE: April 28, 2026	By:	/s/ Ryan Blake
		Ryan Blake
		Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary
		(Duly Authorized Representative)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did BCBP shareholders vote on at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Shareholders voted on director elections, ratification of Wolf & Company, P.C. as auditor for 2026, and an advisory, non-binding resolution approving executive compensation, based on proposals described in the March 24, 2026 proxy statement.

Which directors of BCB Bancorp (BCBP) were elected in 2026 and for how long?

Shareholders elected Ryan Blake, James Rizzo, Gerald Werdann, and Michael Widmer to the board. Each director received a term ending at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2029, according to the reported voting results.

How did BCBP shareholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification proposal?

Shareholders ratified Wolf & Company, P.C. as BCB Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 12,211,374 votes for, 766,727 votes against, 235,200 abstentions, and no broker nonvotes reported.

Was BCB Bancorp (BCBP) executive compensation approved in the 2026 say-on-pay vote?

Yes. In the advisory, non-binding vote on executive compensation, shareholders cast 8,458,434 votes for approval, 867,755 votes against, 356,051 abstentions, and 3,531,061 broker nonvotes, indicating overall shareholder support for the company’s compensation program.

How many BCB Bancorp (BCBP) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 meeting?

As of March 4, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, holders of 17,358,931 shares of BCB Bancorp’s common stock were entitled to vote on all matters presented, including director elections, auditor ratification, and the advisory compensation proposal.

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