Citizens Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: CZWI) 2026 meeting OKs plan, pay and auditor

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. A total of 9,628,612 shares of common stock were eligible to vote.

Stockholders elected Michael Conner (5,621,999 votes for), Francis Felber (5,429,851 votes for), and Nicholas Amundsen (5,587,434 votes for) as directors. They also approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan with 5,872,050 votes for, 853,213 against, and 7,442 abstentions. An advisory, non-binding proposal on executive compensation was approved with 5,548,511 votes for, 1,154,581 against, and 29,613 abstentions.

Stockholders further ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 7,230,943 votes for and 602,361 against.

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 eligible to vote: 9,628,612 shares Votes for Michael Conner: 5,621,999 votes Votes for Francis Felber: 5,429,851 votes +4 more

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Shares eligible to vote 9,628,612 shares Common stock eligible to vote at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Michael Conner 5,621,999 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Francis Felber 5,429,851 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Nicholas Amundsen 5,587,434 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Omnibus Incentive Plan 5,872,050 votes Approval of 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Votes for executive pay advisory 5,548,511 votes Advisory (non-binding) executive compensation vote

Votes for auditor ratification 7,230,943 votes Ratification of Crowe LLP for FY ending Dec. 31, 2026

Key Terms

Broker Non-Votes, 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, advisory (non-binding) vote, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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Broker Non-Votes financial

"Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"

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.

2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"Proposal 2: 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan The Stockholders approved"

advisory (non-binding) vote financial

"Proposal 3: Advisory (non-binding) vote on the executive compensation"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratify the appointment by the Company's Audit Committee of Crowe LLP 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.

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.

FAQ

What did CZWI stockholders approve at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

Stockholders approved three key items: the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, an advisory vote supporting executive compensation, and the ratification of Crowe LLP as independent auditor. They also elected three directors to the board for new terms.

How many CZWI shares were eligible to vote at the 2026 meeting?

A total of 9,628,612 shares of Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. common stock were eligible to vote. This figure reflects the full voting base that could participate in director elections and all management proposals presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Which directors were elected to the Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. board in 2026?

Stockholders elected Michael Conner, Francis Felber, and Nicholas Amundsen as directors. Each received over 5.4 million votes for, with additional votes withheld and broker non-votes reported, confirming their continuation in key governance roles.

What were the voting results for CZWI’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan?

The 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved with 5,872,050 votes for, 853,213 against, and 7,442 abstentions. There were also 1,104,962 broker non-votes recorded, indicating some shares were not voted on this specific compensation-related proposal.

Did CZWI stockholders approve the advisory vote on executive compensation?

Yes, stockholders approved the advisory, non-binding vote on compensation for named executive officers. The proposal received 5,548,511 votes for, 1,154,581 against, 29,613 abstentions, and 1,104,962 broker non-votes, signaling support for the disclosed pay practices.

Who is CZWI’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026?

Crowe LLP was ratified as Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The ratification received 7,230,943 votes for, 602,361 against, and 4,363 abstentions from stockholders.

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Available on EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 05:02 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 05:01 PM

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): June 16, 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):


☐						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)

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Securities registered or to be 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, $.01 par value per share	CZWI	NASDAQ 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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 16, 2026, Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). A total of 9,628,612 shares of common stock were eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting. The matters voted on at the Annual Meeting were as follows:

1. Proposal 1: Election of Directors:

Michael Conner, Francis Felber and Nicholas Amundsen were elected directors of the Company. The results of the vote were as follows:


Name	Votes For	Votes Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Michael Conner	5,621,999	1,110,706	1,104,962
Francis Felber	5,429,851	1,302,854	1,104,962
Nicholas Amundsen	5,587,434	1,145,271	1,104,962

2. Proposal 2: 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan:

The Stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The results of the vote were as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
5,872,050	853,213	7,442	1,104,962

3. Proposal 3: Advisory (non-binding) vote on the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers:

The Stockholders approved the advisory (non-binding) proposal regarding the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting. The results of the vote were as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
5,548,511	1,154,581	29,613	1,104,962

4. Proposal 4: Ratification of the Appointment of the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:

The Stockholders approved the proposal to ratify the appointment by the Company's Audit Committee of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The results of the vote were as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstentions	Broker Non-Votes
7,230,943	602,361	4,363	—

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: June 17, 2026

By:

/s/ James S. Broucek

James S. Broucek

Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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