New Chief Banking Officer joins Farmers National Banc (NASDAQ: FMNB)

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Farmers National Banc Corp. appointed Todd J. Simko as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, effective March 16, 2026. He brings over 25 years of banking leadership experience, including roles at the FHLB in Pittsburgh, the Department of Treasury and Main Street Bank.

Simko will oversee strategy and execution in commercial lending, loan operations, treasury management and related areas as Farmers integrates its recently acquired Middlefield Bank franchise and continues to grow across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Farmers reports $5.2 billion in banking assets, 62 banking locations and $4.7 billion in wealth management assets under care at December 31, 2025.

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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): March 17, 2026

Farmers National Banc Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	001-35296	34-1371693
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

20 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 555, Canfield, Ohio	44406-0555
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(330) 533-3341

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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:

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, No Par Value		FMNB		The NASDAQ Stock Market

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 7.01         Regulation FD Disclosure.

On March 17, 2026, Farmers National Banc Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Todd Simko as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer, effective March 16, 2026. The full text of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 17, 2026
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the 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.

Farmers National Banc Corp.

By: /s/ Kevin J. Helmick

Kevin J. Helmick

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: March 17, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Amber Wallace

SEVP, Chief Retail and Marketing Officer

330.702.8427

awallace@farmersbankgroup.com

Farmers National Bank Announces Appointment of Chief Banking Officer

Canfield, Ohio, March 17, 2026 – Farmers National Banc Corp (NASDAQ: FMNB) announced today the hiring of Todd J. Simko as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer.

Simko brings over 25 years of experience in banking leadership and executive management positions, including roles at the FHLB in Pittsburgh, Department of Treasury, and most recently Main Street Bank. He is a proven leader who has experience in developing and executing on the strategic direction of financial institutions. He has been responsible for the implementation of new business strategies that ultimately deliver value to all stakeholders. With his versatile background of leading areas across an organization, Simko is a natural fit as Farmers continues to grow.

Throughout his time at Main Street Bank, Simko served as Chief Banking Officer, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Operations Officer, leading key business lines and contributing significantly to the bank’s earnings and overall growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome Todd into the Farmers family. With his extensive background and familiarity with community banking and a relationship-based service model, we believe he is the perfect choice to execute strategic priorities,” stated Kevin Helmick, President and CEO of Farmers.

In his role as Chief Banking Officer, Simko will oversee the strategy and execution in commercial lending, loan operations, treasury management and other areas.

“This is a pivotal point in Farmers growth trajectory as we recently completed the merger of Middlefield Bank, deepening our presence in Northeast Ohio and Western PA while meaningfully expanding our footprint across Central and Western Ohio, including the Columbus region. Todd will have an integral role as we integrate these new areas and continue to grow,” says Helmick.

Simko is a native of Pennsylvania and earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Robert Morris University. He and his wife, Kelly, reside in Western Pennsylvania with their six children.

About Farmers National Banc Corp.

Founded in 1887, Farmers National Banc Corp. is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Canfield, Ohio, with $5.2 billion in banking assets. Farmers National Banc Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiaries are comprised of The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, a full-service national bank engaged in commercial and retail banking with 62 banking locations in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Portage, Stark, Wayne, Medina, Geauga and Cuyahoga Counties in Ohio and Beaver, Butler, Allegheny, Jefferson, Clarion, Venango, Clearfield, Mercer, Elk and Crawford Counties in Pennsylvania, and Farmers Trust Company, which operates trust offices and offers services in the same geographic markets. Total wealth management assets under care at December 31, 2025 are $4.7 billion. Farmers National Insurance, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, offers a variety of insurance products.

FAQ

What executive change did Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) announce?

Farmers National Banc Corp. appointed Todd J. Simko as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer. He brings more than 25 years of banking leadership experience and will oversee key areas including commercial lending, loan operations and treasury management across the organization.

What experience does Todd J. Simko bring to Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB)?

Todd J. Simko has over 25 years of banking leadership and executive management experience. His background includes roles at the FHLB in Pittsburgh, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Main Street Bank, where he held senior positions such as Chief Banking Officer and Chief Risk Officer.

How does the new Chief Banking Officer role relate to Farmers National Banc Corp.’s (FMNB) growth?

The Chief Banking Officer will help guide strategy as Farmers integrates its recently completed merger with Middlefield Bank. The role focuses on commercial lending, operations and treasury management, supporting expansion across Northeast, Central and Western Ohio and Western Pennsylvania markets.

How large is Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) following recent expansion?

Farmers National Banc Corp. reports $5.2 billion in banking assets and operates 62 banking locations across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Its wealth management arm oversees $4.7 billion in assets under care as of December 31, 2025, reflecting a sizable regional financial services platform.

What markets does Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) currently serve?

Farmers National Banc Corp., through The Farmers National Bank of Canfield and Farmers Trust Company, serves numerous counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania. These include Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Cuyahoga in Ohio, and Beaver, Butler, Allegheny and several others across Pennsylvania.

What is the business profile of Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB)?

Farmers National Banc Corp. is a diversified financial services company founded in 1887 and headquartered in Canfield, Ohio. It offers commercial and retail banking through 62 locations, plus trust and wealth management services and insurance products via its banking and trust subsidiaries.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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