Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: KFFB) CEO role finalized

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Kentucky First Federal Bancorp reported that regulators issued final nonobjection effective December 10, 2025 for R. Clay Hulette to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company and as President and Chief Executive Officer of its indirect wholly owned bank subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky. Mr. Hulette had been appointed to these roles subject to regulatory approval, and this decision confirms his leadership at both the holding company and the bank.

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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): December 10, 2025

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

United States		0-51176		61-1484858
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)				Identification No.)

655 Main Street, Hazard, Kentucky		41702
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(502) 223-1638

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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, $0.01 par value per share		KFFB		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As previously reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 8, 2035, Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (the “Company”) appointed R. Clay Hulette Chief Executive Officer of the Company, subject to regulatory approval, and that First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky, an indirect wholly-owned bank subsidiary of the Company (“First Federal of Kentucky”), appointed Mr. Hulette President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal of Kentucky, subject to regulatory approval, and that pending regulatory approval, Mr. Hulette would serve as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal of Kentucky. On December 10, 2025, the Company and First Federal of Kentucky received final regulatory nonobjection, effective immediately, to Mr. Hulette’s service as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal of Kentucky, respectively.  

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

	KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP
Date: December 15, 2025	By:	/s/ Tyler Eades
		Tyler Eades
		Vice President and Chief Finance Officer

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FAQ

What change did Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB) announce regarding its leadership?

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp announced that R. Clay Hulette is now approved to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company and as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky.

What regulatory milestone did KFFB receive for R. Clay Hulette?

The company and its bank subsidiary received final regulatory nonobjection on December 10, 2025, allowing Mr. Hulette to formally serve in his executive roles.

Which subsidiary of KFFB will R. Clay Hulette lead?

R. Clay Hulette will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky, an indirect wholly owned bank subsidiary of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp.

What roles will R. Clay Hulette hold at Kentucky First Federal Bancorp?

He will be the Chief Executive Officer of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp and the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky.

When did the regulatory nonobjection for KFFBs CEO appointment become effective?

The regulatory nonobjection for R. Clay Hulettes appointments became effective immediately on December 10, 2025.

Who signed the report on behalf of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp?

The report was signed by Tyler Eades, who is the companys Vice President and Chief Finance Officer.