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BV Financial (NASDAQ: BVFL) shareholders reelect board and ratify Crowe LLP

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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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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.
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
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.
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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): May 07, 2026

 

 

BV FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Maryland

001-36094

14-1920944

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

7114 North Point Blvd.

 

Baltimore, Maryland

 

21219

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 410 477-5000

 

 

(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 $0.01 per share

 

BVFL

 

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 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.

 

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of BV Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 7, 2026. The final results of the vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders is as follows:

 

1.
The following individuals were elected as directors of the Company, each for a three-year term or until his successor is duly elected and qualified, by the following vote:

 

 

 

For

 

Withheld

 

 

Broker Non-Votes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary T. Amereihn

 

3,545,513

 

1,656,754

 

 

2,009,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P. David Bramble

 

4,218,802

 

983,465

 

 

2,009,822

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brian K. McHale

 

3,996,448

 

1,205,819

 

 

2,009,822

 

2.
The approval of the ratification of the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026:

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstain

 

Broker Non-votes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,856,915

 

90,294

 

264,880

 

 


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.

 

 

 

BV Financial, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 8, 2026

By:

/s/ Michael J. Dee

 

 

 

Michael J. Dee
Executive-Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


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.

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