First US Bancshares (FUSB) 2026 meeting backs directors, auditors and pay

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First US Bancshares, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 30, 2026. Shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, with each receiving over 2.58 million votes in favor and approximately 408,000–416,000 withhold votes, plus 993,015 broker non-votes.

Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 3,990,135 votes for and 4,348 against. In addition, they approved, on an advisory basis, executive compensation, with 2,938,340 votes for, 57,487 against, 5,641 abstentions, and 993,015 broker non-votes.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Director votes for (typical): ≈2,592,571 votes Director broker non-votes: 993,015 votes Auditor ratification for: 3,990,135 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Director votes for (typical) ≈2,592,571 votes Votes for several director nominees at 2026 annual meeting

Director broker non-votes 993,015 votes Broker non-votes on director election proposal

Auditor ratification for 3,990,135 votes For Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as 2026 auditors

Auditor ratification against 4,348 votes Against Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC appointment

Say-on-pay for 2,938,340 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation

Say-on-pay against 57,487 votes Votes against executive compensation resolution

Say-on-pay abstain 5,641 votes Abstentions on advisory pay vote

Say-on-pay broker non-votes 993,015 votes Broker non-votes on executive compensation proposal

Key Terms

Broker Non-Votes, Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation, Independent Registered Public Accountants, Annual Meeting of Shareholders, +1 more

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Broker Non-Votes financial

"Votes For | Votes Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes 2,938,340 | 57,487 | 5,641 | 993,015"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation financial

"Proposal 3 – Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation."

Independent Registered Public Accountants financial

"the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accountants for the Year Ending December 31, 2026."

Independent registered public accountants are external auditing firms licensed to examine a public company’s financial records and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements are accurate and follow accounting rules. They matter to investors because their independent check is like a neutral referee confirming the score in a game — it reduces the risk of errors or misleading information and helps investors trust the financial reports used to make decisions.

Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial

"held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on April 30, 2026."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company First US Bancshares, Inc."

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/04/2026 - 04:15 PM

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 30, 2026


	First US Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

     Delaware

     0-14549

     63-0843362

     (State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

     (Commission File Number)

     (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

3291 U.S. Highway 280

Birmingham, Alabama 35243

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (205) 582-1200

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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, $0.01 par value	FUSB	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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))

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 (§230.405 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 5.07	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

First US Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) on April 30, 2026. Summarized below are descriptions of the matters voted on at the Annual Meeting and the final results of such voting:

Proposal 1 – Election of Directors. The shareholders elected each of the director nominees to serve as directors during the ensuing year. The voting for the directors at the Annual Meeting was as follows:


Name	Votes For	Withhold Authority	Broker Non-Votes
Robert Stephen Briggs	2,592,571	408,897	993,015
Robert C. Field	2,588,306	413,162	993,015
S. Nathan Gordon	2,589,876	411,592	993,015
David P. Hale	2,592,571	408,897	993,015
James F. House	2,592,212	409,256	993,015
Marlene M. McCain	2,588,245	413,223	993,015
J. Lee McPhearson	2,585,364	416,104	993,015
Jack W. Meigs	2,592,201	409,267	993,015
Aubrey S. Miller	2,592,546	408,922	993,015
Staci M. Pierce	2,588,247	413,221	993,015
Tracy E. Thompson	2,592,407	409,061	993,015
Bruce N. Wilson	2,588,036	413,432	993,015

Proposal 2 – Ratification of the Appointment of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accountants for the Year Ending December 31, 2026. The shareholders ratified the appointment of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026. The result of the vote taken at the Annual Meeting was as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against
3,990,135	4,348

Proposal 3 – Advisory Approval of Executive Compensation. The shareholders adopted a resolution approving, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company’s 2026 Proxy Statement pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Commission. The result of the vote taken at the Annual Meeting was as follows:


Votes For	Votes Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
2,938,340	57,487	5,641	993,015


Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d)	Exhibits.


Exhibit Number	Exhibit
104.1	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.


Dated: May 4, 2026	FIRST US BANCSHARES, INC.

	By:	/s/ Beverly J. Dozier
	Name:	Beverly J. Dozier
		Senior Vice President, Secretary, and
		Assistant Treasurer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did First US Bancshares (FUSB) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, ratified Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as independent auditors for 2026, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. The voting results confirm continued support for the board, the audit firm, and the company’s pay practices.

Were all First US Bancshares (FUSB) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes, all 12 nominees were elected. Each candidate received more than 2.58 million votes for and roughly 408,000–416,000 withhold votes, along with 993,015 broker non-votes. This indicates shareholders provided sufficient support for every director to continue serving on the board.

How did First US Bancshares (FUSB) shareholders vote on the 2026 auditor ratification?

Shareholders ratified Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC as independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 3,990,135 votes for and 4,348 against. This strong margin suggests broad shareholder acceptance of the company’s chosen audit firm and oversight approach.

What were the 2026 say-on-pay results for First US Bancshares (FUSB)?

Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, with 2,938,340 votes for, 57,487 against, 5,641 abstentions, and 993,015 broker non-votes. The outcome indicates shareholders generally supported the pay packages disclosed in the company’s 2026 proxy statement for named executive officers.

How many broker non-votes occurred on First US Bancshares (FUSB) proposals in 2026?

Broker non-votes totaled 993,015 on the director election and advisory executive compensation proposals. Broker non-votes typically arise when brokers lack authority to vote uninstructed shares on certain matters, and they can affect quorum and approval thresholds for specific agenda items.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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