BV Financial (NASDAQ: BVFL) shareholders reelect board and ratify Crowe LLP
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BV Financial, Inc. reported voting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 7, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors—Gary T. Amereihn, P. David Bramble, and Brian K. McHale—to three-year terms, with each receiving more votes "For" than "Withheld."
Stockholders also approved the ratification of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 6,856,915 votes For, 90,294 Against, and 264,880 Abstain, and no broker non-votes reported on this item.
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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
Votes For auditor ratification: 6,856,915 votes
Votes Against auditor ratification: 90,294 votes
Abstain on auditor ratification: 264,880 votes
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Votes For auditor ratification
6,856,915 votes
Ratification of Crowe LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Votes Against auditor ratification
90,294 votes
Ratification of Crowe LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Abstain on auditor ratification
264,880 votes
Ratification of Crowe LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Votes For Gary T. Amereihn
3,545,513 votes
Election as director for three-year term
Votes For P. David Bramble
4,218,802 votes
Election as director for three-year term
Votes For Brian K. McHale
3,996,448 votes
Election as director for three-year term
Broker non-votes on director items
2,009,822 votes
Each director election proposal
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, independent registered public accounting firm, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Emerging growth company
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Broker Non-Votes financial
"For | | Withheld | | | Broker Non-Votes Gary T. Amereihn"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of BV Financial, Inc. was held on May 7, 2026."
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07 Submission of Matters"
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.
FAQ
What did BV Financial (BVFL) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
BV Financial stockholders voted on electing three directors to three-year terms and ratifying Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. Both proposals received sufficient support to pass.
Which directors were elected at BV Financial’s May 7, 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders elected Gary T. Amereihn, P. David Bramble, and Brian K. McHale as directors of BV Financial, each for a three-year term or until a successor is duly elected and qualified. Each nominee received more votes For than Withheld.
How many votes did Crowe LLP receive for auditor ratification at BV Financial?
Ratification of Crowe LLP as BV Financial’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 received 6,856,915 votes For, 90,294 votes Against, and 264,880 Abstain, with no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.
What were the voting results for Gary T. Amereihn’s election to BV Financial’s board?
Gary T. Amereihn received 3,545,513 votes For, 1,656,754 votes Withheld, and 2,009,822 broker non-votes. Despite the Withheld and broker non-votes, the For votes were sufficient for his election to a three-year director term.
How did BV Financial (BVFL) stockholders vote on P. David Bramble as director?
P. David Bramble received 4,218,802 votes For, 983,465 votes Withheld, and 2,009,822 broker non-votes in his election as director. The For votes exceeded Withheld votes, resulting in his election to a three-year term on the board.
What were the voting results for director nominee Brian K. McHale at BV Financial?
Brian K. McHale received 3,996,448 votes For, 1,205,819 votes Withheld, and 2,009,822 broker non-votes. With more For than Withheld votes, he was elected as a director for a three-year term or until a successor is elected.