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FRST Investors Deliver 99% Backing for Board Overhaul at 2025 AGM

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Primis Financial (NASDAQ:FRST) disclosed results of its 26 June 2025 Annual Meeting via Form 8-K (Item 5.07).

  • All four Class I directors were elected with 92–96% support.
  • Shareholders approved an amendment to declassify the board (18,857,938 for; 55,856 against).
  • The new Omnibus Incentive Plan passed (17,901,871 for; 991,705 against).
  • Crowe LLP was ratified as auditor for FY-2025 (21,480,874 for; 93,124 against).
  • Non-binding Say-on-Pay garnered 18,102,149 for vs 781,024 against.

Quorum reached 87.4% (21.6 M of 24.7 M shares). No additional material events were reported.

Positive

  • Shareholders approved board declassification, a governance enhancement that increases director accountability and could improve valuation multiples
  • All proposals garnered over 92% support, reflecting strong investor confidence in current leadership and strategy
  • An 87% quorum indicates an engaged and supportive shareholder base

Negative

  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Board declassification passes, boosting accountability; overall strong shareholder support.

The decisive 99.6% vote to declassify the board removes staggered terms, allowing annual director elections from 2026 onward. This improves takeover defenses, aligns FRST with governance best practices, and may narrow any valuation discount tied to entrenchment risk. High quorum (87%) and >92% support for each director signal investor confidence. Governance enhancements rarely move earnings but can expand multiples over time through better oversight and capital allocation discipline. No opposition campaigns surfaced, suggesting minimal near-term friction.

TL;DR: Incentive plan approved; dilution potential modest, impact neutral near term.

The Omnibus Incentive Plan received 94.8% support, indicating shareholders are comfortable with proposed equity-based awards. The filing does not specify the share pool size, so dilution can’t yet be quantified. Given prior equity overhang of roughly 4% (per 2024 proxy), even a 2-3 M share authorization would stay within market norms. Combined with a 95.9% Say-on-Pay approval, compensation risk appears contained. However, investors should monitor upcoming equity grants and performance metrics to ensure alignment with ROA and EPS objectives.

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.
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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 26, 2025

 

Primis Financial Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia 001-33037 20-1417448
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1676 International Drive, Suite 900

McLean, Virginia 22102

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(703) 893-7400

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchanged on which registered
COMMON STOCK   FRST   NASDAQ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). 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 5.07Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

On June 26, 2025, Primis Financial Corp. (the “Company”) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Of the 24,722,734 shares of common stock of the Company outstanding as of the record date for the Annual Meeting, 21,611,844 shares were present at the meeting in person or by proxy. The final results of each of the proposals voted on by the Company’s stockholders are described below:

 

Proposal One – Elect Directors: To elect four Class I directors to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) until the Company’s 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation or removal. The vote for each director is as set forth below.

 

Nominee  Votes For  Votes Against  Broker Non-Votes
John F. Biagas  17,453,258  1,487,476  2,671,110
John M. Eggemeyer  18,279,247  661,487  2,671,110
F. L. Garrett, III  17,345,910  1,594,824  2,671,110
Dr. Allen R. Jones Jr.  18,173,146  767,588  2,671,110

 

The four nominees were each elected to the Board by a plurality of the votes of the shares of the Company’s common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors, as required by the Company’s bylaws.

 

Proposal Two – Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation: To approve the amendment of the company’s Articles of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors.

 

Votes For  Votes Against  Abstentions  Broker Non-Votes
18,857,938  55,856  26,940  2,671,110

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock entitled to vote on the matter. Accordingly, this proposal was approved.

 

Proposal Three – Approval of the Omnibus Incentive Plan: To approve the Omnibus Incentive Plan.

 

Votes For  Votes Against  Abstentions  Broker Non-Votes
17,901,871  991,705  47,158  2,671,110

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote. Accordingly, this proposal was approved.

 

 

 

 

Proposal Four – Ratification of Auditors: To ratify the appointment of Crowe, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

 

Votes For  Votes Against  Abstentions
21,480,874  93,124  37,846

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote. Accordingly, this proposal was approved.

 

Proposal Five – Advisory (Non-binding) Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers: To hold an advisory vote to approve, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement.

 

Votes For  Votes Against  Broker Non-Votes  Abstentions
18,102,149  781,024  2,671,110  57,561

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of the Company’s common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote. Accordingly, this proposal was approved.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  PRIMIS FINANCIAL CORP.
   
   
  By: /s/ Matthew A. Switzer
June 27, 2025 Matthew A. Switzer
  Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

Did FRST shareholders approve declassifying the board at the 2025 annual meeting?

Yes. 18,857,938 votes (approximately 99.6% of votes cast) supported the amendment to declassify Primis Financial’s board.

How many votes backed Primis Financial's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan?

The plan passed with 17,901,871 votes for and 991,705 against, plus 47,158 abstentions.

What percentage of FRST’s outstanding shares were represented at the 2025 annual meeting?

Approximately 87.4% (21,611,844 of 24,722,734 shares) were present in person or by proxy.

Was Crowe LLP ratified as Primis Financial's auditor for fiscal 2025?

Yes. Shareholders ratified Crowe LLP with 21,480,874 votes for and only 93,124 against.

What was the outcome of FRST’s 2025 say-on-pay vote?

Shareholders approved executive compensation with 18,102,149 votes for (95.9% support) versus 781,024 against.