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EWSB Bancorp (EWSB) details 2026 annual shareholder meeting voting outcomes

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EWSB Bancorp, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2026. Stockholders voted on the election of directors and an additional proposal.

Director nominees Kay M. Dorow and Steven Haen each received 366,000+ votes "For" and roughly 20,000 votes "Withheld," with 157,254 broker non-votes recorded for each nominee. Another proposal received 543,558 votes "For" and no votes "Against" or "Abstain," with no broker non-votes reported.

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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.
Votes for Kay M. Dorow 366,187 votes Director election at Annual Meeting on June 4, 2026
Votes withheld for Kay M. Dorow 20,117 votes Director election at Annual Meeting on June 4, 2026
Broker non-votes for each director nominee 157,254 votes Director elections at Annual Meeting on June 4, 2026
Votes for Steven Haen 366,212 votes Director election at Annual Meeting on June 4, 2026
Votes for non-director proposal 543,558 votes Stockholder proposal at Annual Meeting on June 4, 2026
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Broker Non-Votes financial
"| | For | | Withheld | | | Broker Non-Votes"
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.
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"Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders"
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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):   June 4, 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
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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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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of EWSB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on June 4, 2026.  The final results of the vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders is as follows:

1.
The following individuals were elected as directors of the Company, each for a three-year term or until his successor is duly elected and qualified, by the following vote:

   
For
  
Withheld
    
Broker Non-Votes
               
Kay M. Dorow
  
366,187
  
20,117
    
157,254
               
Steven Haen
  
366,212
  
20,092
    
157,254

2.
The approval of the ratification of the appointment of Plante Moran, PLLC as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026:

For
  
Against
  
Abstain
  
Broker Non-votes
             
543,558
  
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—
  
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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.

   
EWSB BANCORP, INC.
     
     
DATE: June 5, 2026
By:  
 /s/ Charles D. Schmalz
   
Charles D. Schmalz
   
President and Chief Executive Officer


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FAQ

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

EWSB Bancorp, Inc. disclosed the final voting results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2026. The filing details votes for director elections and another stockholder proposal, including “For,” “Withheld,” and broker non-vote counts.

Were EWSB (EWSB) director nominees elected at the June 4, 2026 meeting?

Yes, director nominees Kay M. Dorow and Steven Haen each received strong support, with 366,187 and 366,212 votes “For,” respectively. Both saw about 20,000 votes “Withheld” and 157,254 broker non-votes, indicating approval by a clear majority of votes cast.

How many votes did the main non-director proposal receive at EWSB’s 2026 annual meeting?

A key non-director proposal received 543,558 votes “For,” with no votes “Against” or “Abstain,” and no broker non-votes. This unanimous support among votes cast suggests broad stockholder backing for that particular matter presented at the meeting.

What are broker non-votes in the EWSB (EWSB) voting results?

Broker non-votes arise when brokers hold shares but lack instructions to vote on certain non-routine proposals. For the director elections, EWSB reported 157,254 broker non-votes for each nominee, which count for quorum but not as votes for or against.

Who signed the EWSB (EWSB) 8-K reporting the 2026 annual meeting results?

The 8-K reporting the Annual Meeting of Stockholders results was signed on behalf of EWSB Bancorp, Inc. by Charles D. Schmalz. He is identified in the filing as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, acting as the authorized signatory.

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