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[8-K] Isabella Bank Corporation Common stock Reports Material Event

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Isabella Bank Corporation reported that, effective upon the termination of its prior CFO, Neil McDonnell will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer while the company conducts a national search for a permanent CFO. Mr. McDonnell will continue in his role as President of the corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Isabella Bank, and previously served as the corporation's CFO for six years before being appointed President of the Bank in January 2024. The filing states the interim arrangement is effective immediately upon the prior CFO's termination; no compensation, severance, or planned duration for the search is disclosed in the text provided.

Isabella Bank Corporation ha comunicato che, a seguito della cessazione del precedente CFO, Neil McDonnell ricoprirà il ruolo di Chief Financial Officer ad interim mentre l'azienda avvia una ricerca a livello nazionale per un CFO permanente. Il signor McDonnell continuerà a ricoprire anche la carica di Presidente della controllata interamente controllata dalla società, Isabella Bank, ed in precedenza è stato CFO della società per sei anni prima di essere nominato Presidente della Banca nel gennaio 2024. L'atto di deposito dichiara che l'accordo ad interim ha effetto immediato a seguito della cessazione del precedente CFO; non vengono indicate nel testo fornito né compensi, né indennità di licenziamento, né la durata prevista della ricerca.

Isabella Bank Corporation informó que, a la terminación del CFO anterior, Neil McDonnell ejercerá como Director Financiero Interino mientras la empresa realiza una búsqueda nacional de un CFO permanente. El Sr. McDonnell continuará en su cargo de Presidente de la filial de propiedad total de la corporación, Isabella Bank, y previamente se desempeñó como CFO de la corporación durante seis años antes de ser nombrado Presidente del Banco en enero de 2024. La presentación indica que el acuerdo interino entra en vigor de inmediato tras la terminación del CFO anterior; no se divulga en el texto proporcionado ninguna compensación, ninguna indemnidad por despido, ni la duración prevista para la búsqueda.

Isabella Bank Corporation은(는) 전 CFO의 해고가 발효되는 즉시 Neil McDonnell이 임시 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 재직하게 되며, 회사는 상근 CFO를 위한 전국적 검색을 수행합니다. McDonnell 씨는 계속해서 회사의 전액 출자 자회사인 Isabella Bank의 회장으로 재직하며, 이전에는 6년 동안 회사의 CFO로 재직하다가 2024년 1월에 은행의 사장으로 임명되었습니다. 제출서에는 임시 조치가 전 CFO의 해고 직후 발효됨을 명시하고 있으며, 제공된 텍스트에는 보상, 퇴직 수당, 또는 검색의 예정 기간에 대한 내용이 공개되어 있지 않습니다.

Isabella Bank Corporation a annoncé que, à la suite de la cessation de l'ancien CFO, Neil McDonnell assumera le poste de directeur financier par intérim pendant que l'entreprise mène une recherche nationale pour un CFO permanent. M. McDonnell continuera à occuper son rôle de président de la filiale entièrement détenue par la société, Isabella Bank, et il avait auparavant occupé le poste de CFO de la société pendant six ans avant d'être nommé président de la Banque en janvier 2024. Le dépôt indique que l'accord intérimaire prend effet immédiatement à la suite de la cessation de l'ancien CFO; le texte fourni ne divulgue aucune compensation, aucune indemnité de départ, ni la durée prévue pour la recherche.

Isabella Bank Corporation gab bekannt, dass mit der Beendigung des bisherigen CFO Neil McDonnell als vorübergehender Chief Financial Officer fungieren wird, während das Unternehmen eine landesweite Suche nach einem festen CFO durchführt. Herr McDonnell wird weiterhin Präsident der vollständig im Besitz der Gesellschaft stehenden Tochtergesellschaft Isabella Bank sein und zuvor war er für sechs Jahre CFO der Gesellschaft, bevor er im Januar 2024 zum Präsidenten der Bank ernannt wurde. Die Einreichung besagt, dass die Interimslösung unverzüglich mit der Beendigung des vorherigen CFO in Kraft tritt; im vorliegenden Text werden weder Vergütung, Abfindung noch die geplante Dauer der Suche offengelegt.

Isabella Bank Corporation أعلنت أنه، اعتبارًا من إنهاء عمل المدير المالي السابق، سيعمل Neil McDonnell كمدير مالي مؤقت بينما تقوم الشركة بإجراء بحث وطني عن مدير مالي دائم. سيستمر السيد McDonnell في منصبه كرئيس لشركة Isabella Bank، وهي شركة فرعية مملوكة بالكامل من قبل الشركة، وكان قد شغل سابقاً منصب المدير المالي للشركة لمدة ست سنوات قبل أن يعين رئيساً للبنك في يناير 2024. المذكور أن الترتيب المؤقت ساري المفعول فور إنهاء المدير المالي السابق؛ لا يكشف في النص المقدم عن أتعاب أو تعويض تسريح أو المدة المخطط لها للبحث.

Isabella Bank Corporation 通知称,在前任 CFO 终止之日起,Neil McDonnell 将担任临时首席财务官(CFO),同时公司将进行全国范围的永久 CFO 的搜索。McDonnell 先生将继续担任公司全资子公司 Isabella Bank 的总裁,并且在被任命为银行总裁之前,曾担任公司 CFO 六年,时间为 2024 年 1 月。文件称临时安排自前 CFO 终止之日生效;文本中未披露任何薪酬、遣散费或搜索持续时间。

Positive
  • Continuity maintained by appointing an internal executive with prior CFO experience
  • Experienced interim: Mr. McDonnell previously served as CFO for six years
  • Active search for a permanent CFO signals a planned, structured succession process
Negative
  • Limited disclosure: filing does not provide reasons for the prior CFO's termination
  • No timetable or expected duration for the national CFO search is provided
  • No compensation details or changes to executive responsibilities are disclosed

Insights

Interim CFO is an internal, experienced choice while a national search is started.

The company appointed Neil McDonnell, who previously served as CFO for six years, as interim CFO while retaining him as President of Isabella Bank. Using an internal executive with prior CFO experience can preserve continuity in financial reporting and treasury functions during a transition.

The filing does not disclose the reason for the prior CFO's termination, compensation changes, or a timetable for the search, so the governance impact is limited to the personnel change itself.

Announcement signals management continuity but provides few material operational details.

The 8-K confirms an immediate interim appointment and a national search for a permanent CFO, which is standard practice. Retaining an experienced interim who previously held the CFO role reduces short-term execution risk for financial processes.

Because the filing omits details on search timing, succession plan, or changes to reporting responsibilities, investors lack information to assess any near-term financial impact.

Isabella Bank Corporation ha comunicato che, a seguito della cessazione del precedente CFO, Neil McDonnell ricoprirà il ruolo di Chief Financial Officer ad interim mentre l'azienda avvia una ricerca a livello nazionale per un CFO permanente. Il signor McDonnell continuerà a ricoprire anche la carica di Presidente della controllata interamente controllata dalla società, Isabella Bank, ed in precedenza è stato CFO della società per sei anni prima di essere nominato Presidente della Banca nel gennaio 2024. L'atto di deposito dichiara che l'accordo ad interim ha effetto immediato a seguito della cessazione del precedente CFO; non vengono indicate nel testo fornito né compensi, né indennità di licenziamento, né la durata prevista della ricerca.

Isabella Bank Corporation informó que, a la terminación del CFO anterior, Neil McDonnell ejercerá como Director Financiero Interino mientras la empresa realiza una búsqueda nacional de un CFO permanente. El Sr. McDonnell continuará en su cargo de Presidente de la filial de propiedad total de la corporación, Isabella Bank, y previamente se desempeñó como CFO de la corporación durante seis años antes de ser nombrado Presidente del Banco en enero de 2024. La presentación indica que el acuerdo interino entra en vigor de inmediato tras la terminación del CFO anterior; no se divulga en el texto proporcionado ninguna compensación, ninguna indemnidad por despido, ni la duración prevista para la búsqueda.

Isabella Bank Corporation은(는) 전 CFO의 해고가 발효되는 즉시 Neil McDonnell이 임시 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 재직하게 되며, 회사는 상근 CFO를 위한 전국적 검색을 수행합니다. McDonnell 씨는 계속해서 회사의 전액 출자 자회사인 Isabella Bank의 회장으로 재직하며, 이전에는 6년 동안 회사의 CFO로 재직하다가 2024년 1월에 은행의 사장으로 임명되었습니다. 제출서에는 임시 조치가 전 CFO의 해고 직후 발효됨을 명시하고 있으며, 제공된 텍스트에는 보상, 퇴직 수당, 또는 검색의 예정 기간에 대한 내용이 공개되어 있지 않습니다.

Isabella Bank Corporation a annoncé que, à la suite de la cessation de l'ancien CFO, Neil McDonnell assumera le poste de directeur financier par intérim pendant que l'entreprise mène une recherche nationale pour un CFO permanent. M. McDonnell continuera à occuper son rôle de président de la filiale entièrement détenue par la société, Isabella Bank, et il avait auparavant occupé le poste de CFO de la société pendant six ans avant d'être nommé président de la Banque en janvier 2024. Le dépôt indique que l'accord intérimaire prend effet immédiatement à la suite de la cessation de l'ancien CFO; le texte fourni ne divulgue aucune compensation, aucune indemnité de départ, ni la durée prévue pour la recherche.

Isabella Bank Corporation gab bekannt, dass mit der Beendigung des bisherigen CFO Neil McDonnell als vorübergehender Chief Financial Officer fungieren wird, während das Unternehmen eine landesweite Suche nach einem festen CFO durchführt. Herr McDonnell wird weiterhin Präsident der vollständig im Besitz der Gesellschaft stehenden Tochtergesellschaft Isabella Bank sein und zuvor war er für sechs Jahre CFO der Gesellschaft, bevor er im Januar 2024 zum Präsidenten der Bank ernannt wurde. Die Einreichung besagt, dass die Interimslösung unverzüglich mit der Beendigung des vorherigen CFO in Kraft tritt; im vorliegenden Text werden weder Vergütung, Abfindung noch die geplante Dauer der Suche offengelegt.

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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): August 28, 2025
  
ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Michigan000-18415 38-2830092
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
401 North Main StreetMt. PleasantMichigan 48858-1649
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989772-9471
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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Common stock, no par value per shareISBA
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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).
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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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 28, 2025, Isabella Bank Corporation (the "Corporation") informed Mr. William M. Schaefer, Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), of his termination of employment, effective immediately. Mr. Schaefer's termination did not relate to any disagreement on matters related to the Corporation's operations, policies or practices or any other matter, and Mr. Schaefer was not aware of any deficiencies in financial or operating controls at the time of his termination.
Effective upon Mr. Schaefer's termination, Neil McDonnell, the President of the Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, Isabella Bank (the "Bank"), will serve as interim CFO of the Corporation, while a national search is conducted to identify a permanent CFO. Mr. McDonnell, who will continue to serve as President of the Bank, previously served as the Corporation's CFO for six years before being appointed President of the Bank in January 2024.

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.
 
 ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION
Dated: August 28, 2025 By: /s/ Jerome E. Schwind
  Jerome E. Schwind, President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

Who is serving as interim CFO of Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA)?

The filing states that Neil McDonnell, President of Isabella Bank, will serve as interim CFO effective upon the prior CFO's termination.

What is Neil McDonnell's prior experience as disclosed in the 8-K?

The 8-K notes Mr. McDonnell previously served as the corporation's CFO for six years before becoming President of the Bank in January 2024.

Is the company conducting a search for a permanent CFO?

Yes. The filing states a national search will be conducted to identify a permanent CFO.

Does the 8-K explain why the prior CFO departed?

No. The document does not disclose the reason for the prior CFO's termination.

Does the filing disclose compensation or the expected duration of the interim role?

No. The 8-K does not provide compensation details or a timeline for the interim appointment or search.
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