Steven Eldred joins Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank First Corporation reported a leadership change, announcing that Steven M. Eldred has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective January 13, 2026. This expands the company’s board and brings an additional voice into its governance and strategic oversight. The company also referenced a related press release dated January 20, 2026 providing further details.

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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)   January 20, 2026

Bank First Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	001-38676	39-1435359
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

402 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI	54220
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   (920) 652-3100

N/A

(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)

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

Title of each class	Ticker symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	BFC	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 (§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 company 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

Bank First Corporation announced that Steven M. Eldred has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective January 13, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated January 20, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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

	BANK FIRST CORPORATION
Date:     January 20, 2026	By:	/s/ Kevin M. LeMahieu
		Kevin M. LeMahieu
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Bank First Corporation (BFC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Bank First Corporation disclosed that Steven M. Eldred has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective January 13, 2026.

Who joined the Bank First Corporation (BFC) Board of Directors?

Steven M. Eldred has been elected to the Board of Directors of Bank First Corporation.

When is Steven Eldred’s election to the Bank First (BFC) board effective?

Steven M. Eldred’s election to the Bank First Corporation board is effective January 13, 2026.

Does the Bank First (BFC) 8-K include a related press release?

Yes. The filing lists a press release dated January 20, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 related to Steven Eldred’s board election.

What stock exchange lists Bank First Corporation (BFC) common stock?

Bank First Corporation’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the ticker BFC.

Did Bank First (BFC) report any major transactions or financial results in this filing?

No. This filing focuses on the election of Steven M. Eldred to the Board of Directors and related disclosure items.