EWSB Bancorp adds new director to its board

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EWSB Bancorp, Inc. reported a board change, stating that on May 11, 2026 its Boards of Directors appointed Hope Lundt to serve as a director of both the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, East Wisconsin Savings Bank, subject to any required regulatory non-objection and approvals. The company noted that no arrangements or understandings with other persons led to her appointment, and that she is not involved in any related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. When and if she joins the Boards, Ms. Lundt will receive the standard compensation for non-employee directors as described in EWSB Bancorp’s proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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.

Key Terms

Emerging growth company, Item 5.02, Regulation S-K, non-employee directors, +1 more

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Emerging growth company regulatory

"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.

Item 5.02 regulatory

"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors"

Regulation S-K regulatory

"would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K"

A set of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules that tell public companies which narrative and qualitative details must be disclosed in filings, such as risk factors, management discussion, executive pay, legal proceedings and business description. Think of it as a standardized checklist or blueprint that ensures investors get the same types of background information from every company so they can compare risks, management quality and strategy before making investment decisions.

non-employee directors financial

"standard compensatory arrangements for non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s proxy statement"

Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.

proxy statement regulatory

"as described in the Company’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"

A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.

FAQ

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

EWSB Bancorp disclosed that its Boards appointed Hope Lundt as a director for both the company and East Wisconsin Savings Bank, subject to required regulatory non-objection and approval, expanding board membership and governance depth.

Who is the new director appointed to EWSB Bancorp’s board?

The new director is Hope Lundt. She has been appointed to the Boards of EWSB Bancorp, Inc. and East Wisconsin Savings Bank, pending any required regulatory non-objection and approval processes described in the filing.

Are there any related-party transactions involving new director Hope Lundt at EWSB?

The filing states that Hope Lundt is not a party to any transaction with EWSB Bancorp or East Wisconsin Savings Bank that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K, indicating no reportable related-party dealings.

Will Hope Lundt receive special compensation for serving on EWSB’s board?

The company states that when and if she joins the Boards, Hope Lundt will receive the standard compensatory arrangements for non-employee directors, as described in EWSB Bancorp’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Is Hope Lundt’s committee service at EWSB determined in this filing?

No specific committee assignments are made here. The filing explains that no decisions have been made regarding Hope Lundt’s service on any board committee, leaving potential assignments to be determined later.

Were any special arrangements involved in appointing Hope Lundt at EWSB (EWSB)?

The company notes there are no arrangements or understandings between Hope Lundt and any other person pursuant to which she became a director, suggesting the appointment followed the Boards’ normal selection process.

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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):   May 11, 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 5.02 Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 11, 2026, the Boards of Directors of EWSB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, East Wisconsin Savings Bank (the “Bank”), appointed Hope Lundt to serve on their respective Boards of Directors (the “Boards”), subject to any applicable regulatory non-objection and approval requirements. No decisions have been made regarding Ms. Lundt’s service on any committee of the Boards.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Lundt and any other person pursuant to which she became a director.  Ms. Lundt is not a party to any transaction with the Company or the Bank that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-K.  When and if Ms. Lundt joins the Boards, she will receive the standard compensatory arrangements for non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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: May 12, 2026	By:	/s/ Charles D. Schmalz
		Charles D. Schmalz
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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