Stephen Curley joins Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) and EagleBank boards as new CEO
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. reported a governance change as its Board of Directors appointed Stephen R. Curley to the boards of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary EagleBank. The board appointment is effective July 6, 2026, aligning with his previously announced role as President and Chief Executive Officer of both entities.
The filing notes that Mr. Curley’s board committee assignments will be determined later and that he will not receive additional compensation for his board service beyond his executive role. The Company also states there are no special arrangements related to his selection and no related party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board appointment approval date: June 29, 2026
Effective date of board and CEO roles: July 6, 2026
Exhibit number: 104
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Board appointment approval date
June 29, 2026
Board of Eagle Bancorp approved Stephen R. Curley as director
Effective date of board and CEO roles
July 6, 2026
Stephen R. Curley’s roles at Eagle Bancorp and EagleBank become effective
Exhibit number
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File in Inline XBRL
Key Terms
Emerging growth company, Item 5.02, Regulation S-K, Inline XBRL, +1 more
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Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.02."
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Item 5.02 regulatory
"Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;"
Regulation S-K regulatory
"transactions ... that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
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Inline XBRL technical
"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"
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FAQ
What governance change did Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) disclose in this 8-K?
Eagle Bancorp disclosed that its Board appointed Stephen R. Curley to the boards of the Company and EagleBank. His board role aligns with his previously announced position as President and Chief Executive Officer of both entities, effective July 6, 2026.
When does Stephen R. Curley’s board appointment at Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) become effective?
Stephen R. Curley’s appointment to the boards of Eagle Bancorp and EagleBank becomes effective July 6, 2026. This effective date matches the start of his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the holding company and its banking subsidiary.
Will Stephen R. Curley receive extra compensation for serving on Eagle Bancorp’s board?
Stephen R. Curley will not receive additional compensation for serving on Eagle Bancorp’s Board. The filing specifies that his board service does not carry extra pay beyond what is associated with his President and Chief Executive Officer positions at the Company and EagleBank.
Are Stephen R. Curley’s board committee assignments at Eagle Bancorp decided yet?
Stephen R. Curley’s specific board committee assignments have not yet been determined. The Board of Eagle Bancorp indicated that these assignments will be decided at a later date, separate from his initial appointment as a director of the Company and EagleBank.
What exhibit did Eagle Bancorp include with this 8-K about Stephen R. Curley?
Eagle Bancorp included Exhibit 104 with this report, described as the Cover Page Interactive Data File. The exhibit is embedded within the Inline XBRL document, providing machine-readable tagging of the cover page information for regulatory and data-usage purposes.