EWSB Bancorp (EWSB) removes county residency requirement for board members

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EWSB Bancorp, Inc. reported a governance change to its corporate bylaws. On March 17, 2026, the Board of Directors amended and restated the company’s Bylaws to remove the requirement that directors maintain their principal residence in Outagamie, Winnebago or Calumet Counties, Wisconsin.

This change broadens eligibility for board service beyond those specific Wisconsin counties, potentially allowing a wider pool of candidates to serve as directors. The amended and restated Bylaws were filed as Exhibit 3 and incorporated by reference.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.03, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance

The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

03/20/2026 - 05:15 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): March 17, 2026

EWSB Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland	000-56690	Applied For
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

109 West Second Street, Kaukauna, Wisconsin	54130
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (920) 766-4646

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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):

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
None

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 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

On March 17, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company amended and restated the Company’s Bylaws to remove the requirement that a director must maintain his or her principal residence in Outagamie, Winnebago or Calumet Counties, Wisconsin, to be eligible to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.

The amended and restated Bylaws of the Company are filed herewith as Exhibit 3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)	Exhibits

	3	Amended and Restated Bylaws of EWSB Bancorp, Inc.
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document)

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.

		EWSB BANCORP, INC.


DATE: March 20, 2026	By:	/s/ Charles D. Schmalz
		Charles D. Schmalz
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What corporate change did EWSB (EWSB) disclose in this 8-K filing?

EWSB Bancorp disclosed an amendment and restatement of its Bylaws. The change removes a prior residency requirement for directors, expanding eligibility beyond specific Wisconsin counties and potentially widening the pool of candidates for the company’s Board of Directors.

How did EWSB (EWSB) change its director residency requirements?

The Board eliminated the rule that directors must keep their principal residence in Outagamie, Winnebago or Calumet Counties, Wisconsin. By removing this geographic limitation, EWSB can now consider director candidates who live outside those three Wisconsin counties for board service.

When did EWSB (EWSB) approve the amended and restated Bylaws?

EWSB’s Board of Directors approved the amended and restated Bylaws on March 17, 2026. That date marks the formal board action that removed the prior county-based residency requirement for directors serving on the company’s Board.

Where can investors find the updated Bylaws of EWSB (EWSB)?

The updated Bylaws are filed as Exhibit 3 to the current report. They are incorporated by reference in the filing, allowing investors to review the full amended and restated Bylaws text through the attached exhibit materials.

Does EWSB (EWSB) list any class of securities on a national exchange?

The filing states that no class of EWSB Bancorp securities is registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. The table for securities registered under Section 12(b) lists “None,” indicating no exchange-listed class in this report.

Who signed this EWSB (EWSB) current report on behalf of the company?

President and Chief Executive Officer Charles D. Schmalz signed the report on behalf of EWSB Bancorp, Inc. His electronic signature appears in the signature block, indicating he is the duly authorized officer executing the filing.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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