FS Bancorp board approves up to $5.0M stock buyback plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) announced that its Board authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The program will begin no sooner than the third trading day after the public announcement.

The company, holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington, disclosed the authorization under “Other Events” and attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

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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): October 23, 2025

FS BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington	001-35589	45-4585178
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6920 220th Street SW Mountlake Terrace, Washington	98043
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (425) 771-5299

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.

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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
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share		FSBW		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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 8.01  Other Events

On October 27, 2025, FS Bancorp, Inc. (“Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“Bank”), announced that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The repurchase program commences no sooner than the third trading day after the public announcement of this repurchase program. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)        Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of FS Bancorp, Inc. dated October 27, 2025.

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.

Date: October 27, 2025	FS BANCORP, INC.
	/s/Phillip Whittington
	Phillip Whittington
	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did FS Bancorp (FSBW) announce in this 8-K?

The Board authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $5.0 million of common stock.

When can the FS Bancorp buyback start?

The program commences no sooner than the third trading day after the public announcement.

What type of filing disclosed the FS Bancorp buyback?

An 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events).

Is there an exhibit with more details?

Yes. Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated October 27, 2025.

Which stock does the authorization cover?

It covers the Company’s common stock listed as FSBW on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC.

Who is FS Bancorp’s banking subsidiary?

It is 1st Security Bank of Washington.