Shareholders back board slate at Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) 2026 annual meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. held its annual stockholder meeting on February 9, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors: Henry J. Leader received 464,018 votes for and 16,834 withheld; Duane M. Pelkey received 463,616 for and 17,236 withheld; and Chad B. Soper received 450,305 for and 30,547 withheld, with 279,606 broker non-votes on this proposal.

Stockholders also voted on another proposal, which received 733,379 votes for, 22,231 against, and 4,848 abstentions, with no broker non-votes. These results show that all management proposals on the agenda were approved by substantial majorities.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): February 9, 2026

GOUVERNEUR BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland	​ ​ ​	000-56605	​ ​ ​	37-2102925
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	​	(Commission File Number)	​	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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42 Church Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(315) 287-2600

(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:

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

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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. ☐

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Item 5.07     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on February 9, 2026.  The final results of the vote for each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders at the annual meeting are as follows:

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1. The following individuals were elected as directors, each for a three-year term or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, by the following vote:

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Henry J. Leader	​	464,018	​	16,834
Duane M. Pelkey		463,616		17,236
Chad B. Soper		450,305		30,547

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There were 279,606 broker non-votes on the proposal.

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2. The appointment of Bonadio & Co., LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 was ratified by stockholders by the following vote:

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FOR	​ ​ ​	AGAINST	​ ​ ​	ABSTAIN
733,379	​	22,231	​	4,848

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There were no broker non-votes on the proposal.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

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​	GOUVERNEUR BANCORP, INC.
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​	By:	/s/ James D. Campanaro
​	Name:	James D. Campanaro
​	Title:	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Date: February 11, 2026

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FAQ

What did Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) announce in this 8-K filing?

Gouverneur Bancorp reported the final voting results from its February 9, 2026 annual stockholder meeting. The filing details how many votes each director nominee and another proposal received, confirming that all items on the agenda were approved by substantial majorities.

Which directors were elected at the Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected Henry J. Leader, Duane M. Pelkey, and Chad B. Soper as directors. They received 464,018; 463,616; and 450,305 votes for, respectively, with relatively small withheld votes, indicating broad support for the company’s board slate at the meeting.

How many broker non-votes occurred on the director election at Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB)?

The director election proposal recorded 279,606 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares for clients but are not instructed how to vote on non-routine matters, so those shares are not counted as for or against the proposal.

What were the vote totals on the non-director proposal at Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB)?

Another proposal received 733,379 votes for, 22,231 against, and 4,848 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes on this item, meaning all shares present and entitled to vote were either cast in favor, against, or abstained on the proposal.

Did Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) shareholders approve all items at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, shareholders approved all items presented. All three director nominees were elected with strong majorities, and the additional proposal passed with 733,379 votes for versus 22,231 against, showing broad investor support for the company’s recommendations at the meeting.

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