Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reports 2026 shareholder meeting and director election results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares reported voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2026. Shareholders representing 19,578,840 shares, or 72.23% of the 27,106,375 shares entitled to vote, were present or represented.

All nominated directors were elected to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting, with each receiving a large majority of votes cast, alongside broker non-votes of 3,372,885 for each nominee. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. In addition, a non-binding advisory resolution approving executive compensation received strong support, with 15,269,021 votes for, 876,079 against, 60,855 abstentions and 3,372,885 broker non-votes.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

Key Figures

Shares represented: 19,578,840 shares Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 27,106,375 shares Auditor ratification votes for: 19,556,109 votes +4 more

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Shares represented 19,578,840 shares At Annual Meeting; 72.23% of shares entitled to vote

Shares outstanding entitled to vote 27,106,375 shares Issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote at meeting

Auditor ratification votes for 19,556,109 votes For ratifying Baker Tilly LLP as 2026 auditor

Auditor ratification votes against 12,393 votes Against ratifying Baker Tilly LLP

Say-on-pay votes for 15,269,021 votes For non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 876,079 votes Against non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation

Broker non-votes on proposals 3,372,885 shares Broker non-votes recorded on director and compensation proposals

Key Terms

broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, non-binding advisory resolution, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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broker non-votes financial

"Director vote tabulation shows broker non-votes of 3,372,885 for each nominee"

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

"The ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly LLP for the 2026 fiscal year 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.

non-binding advisory resolution financial

"The adoption of a non-binding advisory resolution approving executive compensation"

A non-binding advisory resolution is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion or recommendation but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a public survey: management can ignore it, but a strong vote for or against signals investor sentiment, can sway board behavior or policy decisions, and may influence market perception and future, potentially binding, actions.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"On May 27, 2026 Community West Bancshares held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders"

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.

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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: May 27, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

Community West Bancshares
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)						000-31977 (Commission File Number)			77-0539125 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
7100 N. Financial Dr., Ste. 101, Fresno, CA (Address of principal executive offices)									93720 (Zip Code)
559-298-1775 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Common Stock, no par value

CWBC

NASDAQ

(Title of Each Class)

(Trading Symbol)

(Name of Each Exchange on which Registered)

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))

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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  o

Item 5.07  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 27, 2026 Community West Bancshares (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A total of 19,578,840 shares were represented and voted at the meeting, constituting 72.23% of the 27,106,375 issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting. The final results of voting for each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders at the meeting are as follows:

Elected directors of the Company to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified.

In the election of directors, no candidates were nominated for election as a director other than the nominees of the Board of Directors whose names were set forth in the Company’s proxy statement dated April 10, 2026. Set forth below is a tabulation of the votes cast in the election of directors with respect to each nominee for office: 

Director						Votes Cast for Election						Votes Withheld						Broker Non-Votes
Robert H. Bartlein						15,968,514						237,441						3,372,885
Daniel J. Doyle						12,913,074						3,292,881						3,372,885
Frank T. (“Tommy”) Elliott, IV						15,883,670						322,285						3,372,885
Robert J. Flautt						15,929,596						276,359						3,372,885
Jagroop (“Jay”) Gill						15,561,155						644,800						3,372,885
James J. Kim						16,040,948						165,007						3,372,885
James W. Lokey						16,121,638						84,317						3,372,885
Andriana D. Majarian						15,989,778						216,177						3,372,885
Steven D. McDonald						15,842,175						363,780						3,372,885
Martin E. Plourd						15,942,740						263,215						3,372,885
Dorothea D. Silva						16,040,389						165,566						3,372,885
Kirk B. Stovesand						13,053,991						123,883						3,372,885
Dora Westerlund						16,052,923						153,032						3,372,885

The ratification of the appointment of Baker Tilly LLP for the 2026 fiscal year as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.  The appointment was ratified by the following votes: 

For						Against						Abstain
19,556,109						12,393						10,338

The adoption of a non-binding advisory resolution approving executive compensation. The resolution was ratified by the following votes:

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
15,269,021						876,079						60,855						3,372,885

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.

Dated: May 28, 2026 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
By:  /s/ Shannon R. Livingston                           Shannon R. Livingston        Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer                      (Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing directors, ratifying Baker Tilly LLP as the 2026 independent registered public accounting firm, and approving a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation. All directors were elected and both the auditor ratification and compensation resolution received shareholder approval.

How many Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 19,578,840 shares were represented and voted, equal to 72.23% of the 27,106,375 issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote. This indicates a relatively high level of shareholder participation in the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Was Baker Tilly LLP ratified as Community West Bancshares (CWBC) auditor for 2026?

Yes. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 19,556,109 votes for, 12,393 votes against, and 10,338 abstentions, reflecting broad support for the auditor selection.

How did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation, with 15,269,021 votes for, 876,079 against, and 60,855 abstentions, plus 3,372,885 broker non-votes. The favorable vote indicates overall shareholder support for the company’s executive pay program.

Were all Community West Bancshares (CWBC) director nominees elected in 2026?

All board-nominated director candidates were elected to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting and until successors are qualified. Each nominee received substantially more votes cast for election than votes withheld, alongside 3,372,885 broker non-votes recorded for each director race.

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