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Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) shareholders approve 2026 Equity Incentive Plan

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Marathon Bancorp, Inc. reported that stockholders approved its 2026 Equity Incentive Plan at a Special Meeting of Stockholders held on May 28, 2026. The plan allows the company and Marathon Bank to grant stock-based awards to officers, employees and directors, as previously described in the April 24, 2026 proxy statement.

The proposal to approve the plan received 2,024,653 votes for, 135,220 against and 98,908 abstentions. The approved plan is intended to support future equity-based compensation and alignment of management, staff and directors with stockholders.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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.
Votes for plan 2,024,653 votes Approval of 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
Votes against plan 135,220 votes Approval of 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
Abstentions 98,908 votes Approval of 2026 Equity Incentive Plan
2026 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"approved the Company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”)"
Special Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"A Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on May 28, 2026."
A special meeting of stockholders is an unscheduled gathering called to let shareholders vote on specific, often urgent company decisions—like mergers, major asset sales, changes to the board, or amendments to governing rules. Think of it as an emergency town hall where owners cast ballots in person or by mail/online; outcomes can materially change a company’s strategy, control or value, so investors pay close attention and may need to vote or adjust holdings accordingly.
definitive proxy statement regulatory
"contained in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders"
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Emerging growth company regulatory
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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): May 28, 2026

MARATHON BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
001-42608
86-2191258
(State or Other Jurisdiction)
(Commission File No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)
 
Identification No.)
     
500 Scott Street, Wausau, Wisconsin
 
54402
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (715) 845-7331

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):


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))

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
  MBBC
 
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 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(e) On May 28, 2026, the stockholders of Marathon Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the Company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which provides for the grant of stock-based awards to officers, employees and directors of the Company and Marathon Bank. A description of the material terms of the Plan is contained in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026. A copy of the Plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

A Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on May 28, 2026. The matter listed below was submitted to a vote of the stockholders through the solicitation of proxies, and the proposal is described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026. The proposal was approved by the Company’s stockholders. The final results of the stockholder vote were as follows:

1.
The approval of the Company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

 
             
For
 
Against
 
Abstain
 
Broker Non-Votes
2,024,653
 
135,220
 
98,908
 







Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description

10.1

Marathon Bancorp, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026 (file no. 001-42608))
     
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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.


   
Marathon Bancorp, Inc.
 
 
 
DATE: May 28, 2026
By:  
 /s/ Nicholas W. Zillges
   
Nicholas W. Zillges
President and Chief Executive Officer
     

FAQ

What did Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) stockholders approve at the May 28, 2026 meeting?

Stockholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, allowing stock-based awards to officers, employees and directors. The plan terms were described in the April 24, 2026 proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders.

How did Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) shareholders vote on the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan?

The equity plan received 2,024,653 votes for, 135,220 against and 98,908 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes reported in the results disclosed for this single proposal.

Who is eligible to receive awards under Marathon Bancorp's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan?

The plan provides for stock-based awards to officers, employees and directors of Marathon Bancorp, Inc. and Marathon Bank. Detailed terms and award types are described in the company’s April 24, 2026 proxy statement appendix.

Where can investors find details of Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) 2026 Equity Incentive Plan?

Details are in Appendix A to the proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders filed April 24, 2026. The plan is also incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 in the current report.

What SEC form did Marathon Bancorp (MBBC) use to report approval of its 2026 equity plan?

The company used a current report on Form 8-K to disclose stockholder approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and to file the plan as Exhibit 10.1 by reference to the earlier proxy statement.

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