[8-K] Community West Bancshares Reports Material Event

Community West Bancshares announced a leadership transition.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares announced a leadership transition. On November 7, 2025, President Martin E. Plourd notified the board of his intention to retire as President effective March 31, 2026. Plourd has served in the banking industry for 45 years, bringing broad experience to community banking.

Following his retirement, he plans to continue to serve as a Director on the Boards of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank, providing continuity at the holding company and bank level.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Planned president retirement with board continuity; neutral impact.

CWBC disclosed that President Martin E. Plourd intends to retire effective March 31, 2026. The change is framed as a scheduled transition and keeps institutional knowledge in place, as he plans to remain a Director on both the holding company and bank boards.

The filing presents a routine succession step rather than an abrupt change. Continuity via the director role may help stabilize oversight during any handoff. Subsequent disclosures may outline interim coverage or successor details.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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: November 7, 2025

(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)

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

Common Stock, no par value

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On November 7, 2025, Martin E. Plourd, President of Community West Bancshares (the “Company”), provided the Company’s board of directors with notice of his intention to retire as President of the Company effective on March 31, 2026. Mr. Plourd has served in the banking industry for 45 years, bringing broad experience and deep commitment to community banking. Following his retirement, Mr. Plourd plans to continue to serve as a Director on the Board of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated November 13, 2025

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.

Dated: November 13, 2025 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
By:  /s/ Shannon R. Livingston                         Shannon R. Livingston        Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer