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Citizens Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: CZWI) director Swenson to leave board after June 2026 meeting

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Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. reported a planned board transition. Director Michael L. Swenson, who has served on the Board since May 2011, notified the company on April 14, 2026 that he will remain a director until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on June 16, 2026, but does not plan to stand for re-election. The company states that his decision is not due to any disagreement with the company.

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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.
Annual meeting date June 16, 2026 Date of 2026 annual meeting of stockholders
Director service start May 2011 Michael L. Swenson’s tenure on the Board began
Notice date April 14, 2026 Date Swenson notified the company of his plans
Board of Directors financial
"has been a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc."
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 16, 2026"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
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.
Exchange Act regulatory
"Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter.)"
A federal law that sets rules for trading securities on public exchanges, requiring companies and market participants to register, disclose regular financial information, and follow standards that promote honest, orderly markets. For investors, it matters because it creates transparency and legal protections—like stopping insider trading and ensuring timely company disclosures—so you can evaluate risks and rely on consistent rules much as players rely on a referee to keep a game fair.
Item 5.02 regulatory
"Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors"
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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):  April 14, 2026

CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-33003 20-5120010
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2174 EastRidge Center
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(Address and Zip Code of principal executive offices)


715-836-9994
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
  
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 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per shareCZWINASDAQ Global Market

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 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)
On April 14, 2026, Michael L. Swenson, who has been a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") since May 2011, provided notice that he will continue to serve as a director until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 16, 2026, but he does not plan to stand for re-election. Mr. Swenson's decision not to stand for re-election to the Board is not because of a disagreement with the Company.
    

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
Date: April 16, 2026 By: /s/ James S. Broucek
  James S. Broucek
  Chief Financial Officer


FAQ

What board change did Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) disclose in this 8-K?

Citizens Community Bancorp disclosed that director Michael L. Swenson plans not to stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. He will continue serving on the Board until that meeting, providing an orderly transition for board governance and oversight.

When will Michael L. Swenson step down from the Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) board?

Michael L. Swenson will continue serving as a director until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders on June 16, 2026. After that meeting, he will leave the Board, as he has chosen not to stand for re-election to another term.

Why is Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) director Michael L. Swenson not standing for re-election?

The company states that Michael L. Swenson chose not to stand for re-election to the Board and that his decision is not because of a disagreement with the company. This suggests a normal, voluntary board transition rather than a dispute-driven departure.

How long has Michael L. Swenson served on the Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) board?

Michael L. Swenson has been a member of the Citizens Community Bancorp Board of Directors since May 2011. His planned departure after the June 16, 2026 annual meeting reflects a long period of board service and experience with the company.

What exchange is Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) common stock listed on?

Citizens Community Bancorp’s common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol CZWI. This listing provides public market access and liquidity for the company’s shareholders.

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