Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) investors back directors, auditors and pay

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Of 7,965,431 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, 6,108,528 were represented in person or by proxy.

Shareholders elected four directors—Samuel D. Waters, Cynthia A. Utterback, Corey I. Jensen, and Tanya J. Chemodurow—to three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting. They also ratified Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 and approved, on an advisory basis, the Company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

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 outstanding: 7,965,431 shares Shares represented: 6,108,528 shares Auditor ratification votes for: 6,077,358 votes +4 more

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Shares outstanding 7,965,431 shares Outstanding and entitled to vote at 2026 annual meeting

Shares represented 6,108,528 shares Present in person or by proxy at 2026 annual meeting

Auditor ratification votes for 6,077,358 votes For ratification of Plante & Moran, PLLC for fiscal 2026

Auditor ratification votes against 21,467 votes Against ratification of Plante & Moran, PLLC

Say-on-pay votes for 4,395,354 votes For advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 729,574 votes Against advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Broker non-votes on directors 887,734 votes Broker non-votes recorded on election of directors

Key Terms

broker non-vote, independent registered public accounting firm, advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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broker non-vote financial

"Each nominee for director was elected by a vote of the shareholders as follows ... Broker Non-vote"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"Ratification of the appointment of Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026."

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.

advisory vote on named executive officer compensation financial

"The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, as disclosed in our Proxy Statement, was approved by the following vote"

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. held on April 23, 2026, three proposals were submitted"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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 23, 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

Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ 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)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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).

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

At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. held on April 23, 2026, three proposals were submitted to the shareholders. Of 7,965,431 shares outstanding and entitled to vote at our Annual Meeting, 6,108,528 were present in person or by proxy. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s Proxy Statement. The following is a summary of the voting results for each matter presented to the shareholders.

Proposal 1

Election of four directors, each to serve for a three-year term until the 2029 Annual Meeting: Samuel D. Waters, Cynthia A. Utterback, Corey I. Jensen, and Tanya J. Chemodurow. Each nominee for director was elected by a vote of the shareholders as follows:

		Votes For			Votes Withheld			Broker Non-vote
Samuel D. Waters		4,875,141			345,653			887,734
Cynthia A. Utterback		4,904,842			315,952			887,734
Corey I. Jensen		4,533,058			687,736			887,734
Tanya J. Chemodurow		4,459,782			761,012			887,734

Proposal 2

Ratification of the appointment of Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The proposal was approved by a vote of shareholders as follows:

		Votes For			Votes Against			Abstentions
Ratification of Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent registered public accountants		6,077,358			21,467			9,703

Proposal 3

The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, as disclosed in our Proxy Statement, was approved by the following vote:

		Votes For			Votes Against			Abstentions
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the Proxy Statement		4,395,354			729,574			95,866
		Broker Non-vote
		887,734

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: April 29, 2026	By:	/s/ Miranda J. Spaulding
		Miranda J. Spaulding
		Executive Vice President & CFO

FAQ

What did Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on three proposals: electing four directors for three-year terms, ratifying Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent auditors for 2026, and approving an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation as described in the company’s Proxy Statement.

How many Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

At the meeting, 6,108,528 shares were present in person or by proxy, out of 7,965,431 shares outstanding and entitled to vote. This indicates a strong turnout of eligible shares participating in the company’s corporate governance decisions.

Were all Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes. All four nominees—Samuel D. Waters, Cynthia A. Utterback, Corey I. Jensen, and Tanya J. Chemodurow—were elected to three-year terms. Each received more votes "For" than "Withheld," with additional broker non-votes recorded on the director election proposal.

Did Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) shareholders approve the 2026 auditor ratification?

Yes. Shareholders approved ratification of Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 6,077,358 votes for, 21,467 votes against, and 9,703 abstentions reported in the voting results.

How did Eagle Bancorp Montana (EBMT) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, with 4,395,354 votes for, 729,574 votes against, and 95,866 abstentions, plus 887,734 broker non-votes. This non-binding vote reflects shareholder views on the disclosed pay program.

Who signed Eagle Bancorp Montana’s 8-K reporting the 2026 annual meeting votes?

The report was signed on behalf of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. by Miranda J. Spaulding, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating authorization by a senior financial officer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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