[8-K] Community West Bancshares Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Community West Bancshares reports that its executive management will participate in the Keefe Bruyette & Woods Virtual West Coast Bank Field Trip on November 17, 2025. To support this event, the company has prepared an investor relations presentation, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The company notes that the furnished information is not considered “filed” for purposes of certain liability provisions under U.S. securities laws.

8-KCA000-3197777-05391257100 N. Financial Dr., Ste. 101FresnoCA93720559298-1775FALSE000112737100011273712025-11-142025-11-14

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 14, 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)

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:

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    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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 17, 2025, executive management of Community West Bancshares will participate in the Keefe Bruyette & Woods Virtual West Coast Bank Field Trip.

A copy of the information in the investor presentation is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Form 8-K filed on November 14, 2025 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

            99.1       Investor Relations Presentation of Community West Bancshares November 2025

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: November 14, 2025 COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES
By:  /s/ Shannon R. Livingston                         Shannon R. Livingston        Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Community West Bancshares (CWBC) announce in this 8-K?

Community West Bancshares announced that its executive management will participate in the Keefe Bruyette & Woods Virtual West Coast Bank Field Trip and has provided an investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1.

When will Community West Bancshares participate in the Keefe Bruyette & Woods event?

The company states that its executive management will participate in the Keefe Bruyette & Woods Virtual West Coast Bank Field Trip on November 17, 2025.

What is included as Exhibit 99.1 in Community West Bancshares’ 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is identified as the Investor Relations Presentation of Community West Bancshares dated November 2025.

Is the Community West Bancshares investor presentation considered "filed" under the Exchange Act?

No. The company specifies that the information in this report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

Which disclosure item does Community West Bancshares use for this investor presentation?

The presentation is furnished under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure, which is used for broadly disseminated company information.

What type of security does Community West Bancshares have listed on NASDAQ?

The company lists its Common Stock, no par value, on NASDAQ under the trading symbol CWBC.