Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) reshapes lending team as O’Neill changes roles

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Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc., the holding company of Opportunity Bank of Montana, announced a planned leadership transition in its lending function. Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Mark A. O’Neill will step down from his current role, effective March 10, 2026.

On that date, Chief Operating Officer Darryl Rensmon will assume Chief Lending Officer responsibilities on an interim basis. Mr. O’Neill will remain with the company and the bank, moving to the role of Vice President / Business Development Officer to support strategic market initiatives. The company stated that his transition is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

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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): February 22, 2026

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		1-34682 (Commission File Number)		27-1449820 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1400 Prospect Ave.  Helena, MT 59601 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (406) 442-3080

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

Title of each class Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share Trading
Symbol(s) EBMT Name of each exchange
on which registered 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).

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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. ☐

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

On February 22, 2026, Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (the “Company”), the holding company of Opportunity Bank of Montana (the “Bank”), and Mark A. O’Neill, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer agreed that Mr. O’Neill will step down from his current position with the Company and the Bank. Mr. O’Neill will cease serving as Chief Lending Officer and will no longer be an executive officer of the Company, effective March 10, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).

Effective as of the Effective Date, Mr. O’Neill’s Chief Lending Officer responsibilities will be assumed on an interim basis by Darryl Rensmon. Mr. Rensmon serves as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.

On the Effective Date, Mr. O’Neill will remain employed by the Company and the Bank and transition to the position of Vice President / Business Development Officer to provide additional support for the Company’s strategic market initiatives.

Mr. O’Neill’s transition from his current position was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

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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.

	EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA, INC.
Date: February 26, 2026	By:	/s/ Laura F. Clark
		Laura F. Clark
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What leadership change did Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) disclose?

Eagle Bancorp Montana disclosed that Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Mark A. O’Neill will step down from his current role effective March 10, 2026. His lending responsibilities will be assumed on an interim basis by Chief Operating Officer Darryl Rensmon.

When will Mark A. O’Neill step down as Chief Lending Officer at EBMT?

Mark A. O’Neill will step down as Chief Lending Officer effective March 10, 2026. After that date, his responsibilities will be handled on an interim basis by Chief Operating Officer Darryl Rensmon while O’Neill transitions to a business development-focused role.

Will Mark A. O’Neill remain employed by Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT)?

Yes, Mark A. O’Neill will remain employed by Eagle Bancorp Montana and Opportunity Bank of Montana. He will transition to Vice President / Business Development Officer, focusing on supporting the company’s strategic market initiatives after he leaves the Chief Lending Officer position.

Who will handle Chief Lending Officer duties at Eagle Bancorp Montana after the transition?

After the transition on March 10, 2026, Chief Operating Officer Darryl Rensmon will assume Chief Lending Officer responsibilities on an interim basis. This arrangement is intended to cover lending leadership while Mark A. O’Neill moves into his new business development role.

Did Mark A. O’Neill’s transition at EBMT result from a disagreement with the company?

The company stated that Mark A. O’Neill’s transition from his Chief Lending Officer position was not the result of any disagreement. This includes no disagreement over operations, policies, or practices at Eagle Bancorp Montana or Opportunity Bank of Montana.

What new role will Mark A. O’Neill take at Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT)?

Mark A. O’Neill will become Vice President / Business Development Officer at Eagle Bancorp Montana. In this role, he will provide additional support for the company’s strategic market initiatives while no longer serving as an executive officer of the company.

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