Nasdaq approves First Northern (NASDAQ: FNRN) uplisting from OTCQX
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
First Northern Community Bancorp, parent of First Northern Bank, has received approval to list its common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Trading is expected to move from the OTCQX to Nasdaq on April 24, 2026, with OTCQX trading continuing through April 23, 2026, subject to continued satisfaction of Nasdaq listing criteria.
The shares will trade under the existing ticker symbol “FNRN”, and shareholders are not required to take any action for the uplisting. Management describes this move as an important milestone intended to enhance visibility, broaden the investor base, and support long-term strategic objectives.
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Insights
First Northern secures a Nasdaq uplisting from OTCQX, improving market venue without changing fundamentals.
First Northern Community Bancorp has obtained approval to list its common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, moving up from the OTCQX marketplace. The transition is expected at the market open on April 24, 2026, keeping the ticker symbol FNRN unchanged.
Management frames the uplisting as recognition of organizational strength and disciplined growth, and expects improved visibility and access to a broader investor base. However, no new capital raise or financial results are included here, so the filing mainly changes trading venue rather than business fundamentals.
The move remains "subject to continued satisfaction of applicable listing criteria," meaning ongoing compliance with Nasdaq standards is important. Any future impact on trading volume or liquidity is acknowledged as uncertain, with outcomes depending on market conditions rather than company assurances.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
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Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Nasdaq listing effective date: April 24, 2026
Last OTCQX trading day: April 23, 2026
Branch count: 14 branches
3 metrics
Nasdaq listing effective date
April 24, 2026
Expected first trading day on The Nasdaq Capital Market
Last OTCQX trading day
April 23, 2026
Shares continue on OTCQX through this date
Branch count
14 branches
Real estate mortgage and small-business loan officers available
Key Terms
The Nasdaq Capital Market, OTCQX, uplaisting to Nasdaq, forward-looking statements, +2 more
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The Nasdaq Capital Market financial
"approved to list its common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market"
A tier of the Nasdaq stock exchange that hosts smaller or early-stage public companies that meet defined listing standards for size, share price and governance. Think of it as a particular shelf in a store for emerging brands: it gives investors a centralized place to find and trade these stocks while signaling that the companies meet basic regulatory and financial rules. Investors watch it for growth opportunities and higher volatility compared with larger markets.
OTCQX financial
"transition from the OTCQX to The Nasdaq Capital Market"
OTCQX is the highest tier of the over‑the‑counter (OTC) marketplaces where shares of companies that aren’t listed on major stock exchanges trade. Think of it as a “premium shelf” for OTC stocks: companies must meet stricter financial and disclosure standards, which can mean clearer information, potentially better investor confidence and somewhat easier trading than lower OTC tiers. Investors watch OTCQX listings as a signal of relative transparency and credibility among OTC-traded firms.
uplaisting to Nasdaq financial
"Shareholders are not required to take any action in connection with the Company’s uplisting to Nasdaq"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release and other public statements may include certain “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
SBA Preferred Lender financial
"The Bank is an SBA Preferred Lender."
An SBA Preferred Lender is a bank or other lender that the U.S. Small Business Administration has trusted with extra authority to approve and close SBA-backed loans more quickly than other lenders. For investors, this signals a lender with proven underwriting standards and closer government ties, which can mean faster access to guaranteed lending volumes and potentially steadier fee income or loan growth, much like a trusted contractor getting priority permits for projects.
5-Star Superior financial
"rated as a Veribanc “Green-3 Star Blue Ribbon” Bank and a “5-Star Superior” Bank"
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): April 21, 2026
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On April 21, 2026, First Northern Community Bancorp. (the “Company”), holding company of First Northern Bank, issued a press release announcing that its
shares of common stock, without par value, have been approved by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company expects trading in its shares to transition from the OTCQX to The Nasdaq Capital Market
effective with the opening of the market on Friday, April 24, 2026, subject to continued satisfaction of applicable listing requirements. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade on the OTCQX through the end of trading on Thursday, April
23, 2026. The Company’s common stock will commence trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under its current ticker symbol, “FNRN”.
Shareholders of the Company do not need to take any action in connection with the listing of the Company’s common stock for trading on The Nasdaq Capital
Market.
A copy of the Company’s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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First Northern Community Bancorp Press Release dated April 21, 2026
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: April 21, 2026
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FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
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First Northern Community Bancorp Announces Approval for Listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market
For immediate release
Dixon, Calif., April 21, 2026 —
First Northern Community Bancorp (the “Company”), parent company of First Northern Bank, today announced that it has received approval to list its common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company expects trading in its shares to transition
from the OTCQX to The Nasdaq Capital Market effective with the opening of the market on Friday, April 24, 2026, subject to continued satisfaction of applicable
listing criteria. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade on the OTCQX through the end of trading on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The common stock will trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under its current ticker symbol “FNRN”.
“We are pleased to begin trading on Nasdaq, marking an important milestone for First Northern Community Bancorp,” said Jeremiah Smith,
President and Chief Executive Officer. “This achievement reflects the strength of our organization and our continued commitment to disciplined growth and long-term value creation. We believe listing on a nationally recognized exchange should enhance
our visibility, expand access to a broader investor base, and support our strategic objectives moving forward.”
Shareholders are not required to take any action in connection with the Company’s uplisting to Nasdaq.
About First Northern Bank
First Northern Bank is an independent community bank that specializes in relationship banking. The Bank, headquartered in Solano County
since 1910, serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Colusa, and Glenn counties, as well as the west slope of El Dorado County. Experts are available in small business, commercial, real estate, and agribusiness lending, as well as mortgage loans. The
Bank is an SBA Preferred Lender. Real estate mortgage and small-business loan officers are available by appointment at any of the Bank’s 14 branches, including Dixon, Davis, West Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville, Winters, Woodland, Sacramento,
Roseville, Auburn, Rancho Cordova, Colusa, Willows, and Orland. Non-FDIC insured Investment and Brokerage Services are also available at every branch location. First Northern Bank is rated as a Veribanc “Green-3 Star Blue Ribbon” Bank and a “5-Star
Superior” Bank by Bauer Financial for the earnings period ended December 31, 2025 (www.veribanc.com) and (www.bauerfinancial.com). For additional information, please visit thatsmybank.com or call (707) 678-7742. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and other public
statements may include certain “forward-looking statements” about First Northern Community Bancorp and its subsidiaries (the “Company”). These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, including but not limited to
statements about the expected uplisting of the Company’s common stock to The Nasdaq Capital Market and the potential benefits of such listing, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ
materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about these risk factors is contained in the Company’s most recent reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, each as it may be amended from time to time, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. Any anticipated benefits of the uplisting of the Company’s common stock to The Nasdaq Capital Market are subject to market conditions and other factors outside of the Company’s control, and no assurance can be given as to the effect
that the uplisting may have on the trading volume of our stock or on the liquidity of an investment in our stock. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‑looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they are made. For further information regarding the Company, please read the Company’s reports filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.
Media Contact:
Mike Webber, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing & Communications
(916) 570-1235
mwebber@thatsmybank.com
(916) 570-1235
mwebber@thatsmybank.com
FAQ
What did First Northern Community Bancorp (FNRN) announce in this 8-K?
First Northern Community Bancorp announced its common stock has been approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company is uplisting from the OTCQX marketplace, reflecting progress in meeting Nasdaq’s standards and aiming to enhance visibility and broaden its potential investor base.
Will First Northern Community Bancorp change its ticker symbol after uplisting to Nasdaq?
No, First Northern Community Bancorp will keep its existing ticker symbol “FNRN” when it moves to The Nasdaq Capital Market. Investors who already track or hold FNRN can continue using the same ticker across brokerage platforms after the uplisting.
Why does First Northern Community Bancorp believe the Nasdaq listing is important?
Management views the Nasdaq listing as an important milestone that reflects organizational strength and disciplined growth. They believe trading on a nationally recognized exchange should enhance visibility, expand access to a broader investor base, and support the company’s long-term strategic objectives.
Where was First Northern Community Bancorp’s stock traded before the Nasdaq approval?
Before the Nasdaq approval, First Northern Community Bancorp’s common stock traded on the OTCQX marketplace. The company expects trading to continue on OTCQX until April 23, 2026, after which the shares should transition to The Nasdaq Capital Market under the same ticker symbol, FNRN.