Embassy Bancorp (EMYB) investors reelect directors, ratify Baker Tilly for 2026
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Embassy Bancorp, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held on June 17, 2026. Shareholders elected two Class 1 directors, Frank “Chip” Banko, III and Geoffrey F. Boyer, to new three-year terms, with an average of 93.00% of votes cast in favor of each nominee. Banko received 4,749,390 votes for and 318,764 withheld, while Boyer received 4,677,541 votes for and 390,614 withheld, with 485,817 broker non-votes on each. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 5,537,263 votes for, 1,651 against, 15,058 abstentions, and 99.70% of votes cast in favor.
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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
Average support for director nominees: 93.00% of votes cast
Votes for Frank “Chip” Banko, III: 4,749,390 for; 318,764 withheld
Votes for Geoffrey F. Boyer: 4,677,541 for; 390,614 withheld
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Average support for director nominees
93.00% of votes cast
Election of two Class 1 directors at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Frank “Chip” Banko, III
4,749,390 for; 318,764 withheld
Class 1 director election, broker non-votes 485,817
Votes for Geoffrey F. Boyer
4,677,541 for; 390,614 withheld
Class 1 director election, broker non-votes 485,817
Support for auditor ratification
99.70% of votes cast for
Ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification vote totals
5,537,263 for; 1,651 against; 15,058 abstain
Baker Tilly US, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, proxy solicitation materials, Emerging growth company
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broker non-votes financial
"The number of votes cast for or withheld, as well as the number of broker non-votes, for each of the nominees"
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.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"to ratify the appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 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.
proxy solicitation materials regulatory
"together with proxy solicitation materials prepared in accordance with Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None. 405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240. 12b-2 of this chapter). 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.
FAQ
Which directors were elected at the Embassy Bancorp (EMYB) 2026 annual meeting?
Frank “Chip” Banko, III and Geoffrey F. Boyer were elected as Class 1 directors to serve three-year terms. Each received strong support, with an average of 93.00% of votes cast in favor, and both will continue serving until their successors are elected and qualified.
What were the detailed vote results for Embassy Bancorp (EMYB) auditor ratification?
For the auditor ratification, 5,537,263 votes were cast for, 1,651 against, and 15,058 abstained, with 99.70% of votes cast supporting Baker Tilly US, LLP. These results confirm broad shareholder approval of the firm as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.