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Meridian Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 28, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Meridian Corporation reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 28, 2026. Shareholders elected three Class C directors, Christopher J. Annas, Edward J. Hollin, and Anthony M. Imbesi, each to serve a three-year term expiring in 2029.
Shareholders approved the non-binding say-on-pay proposal for named executive officer compensation, with 8,212,283 votes for, 145,547 against, and 6,203 abstentions. They also ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 9,570,770 votes for, 11,449 against, and 2,763 abstentions.
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Votes for Annas: 7,870,830 votes
Votes for Hollin: 6,561,649 votes
Votes for Imbesi: 6,571,087 votes
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Votes for Annas
7,870,830 votes
Election of Christopher J. Annas as Class C director
Votes for Hollin
6,561,649 votes
Election of Edward J. Hollin as Class C director
Votes for Imbesi
6,571,087 votes
Election of Anthony M. Imbesi as Class C director
Say-on-pay support
8,212,283 votes for
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay against
145,547 votes against
Advisory vote on executive compensation
Auditor ratification for
9,570,770 votes for
Ratification of Crowe LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification against
11,449 votes against
Ratification of Crowe LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, say-on-pay, independent registered public accounting firm, Emerging growth company, +1 more
5 terms
say-on-pay financial
"A non-binding say-on-pay proposal to approve the compensation of the named executive officers"
A say-on-pay is a shareholder vote that gives investors a chance to approve or disapprove a company’s executive compensation packages, typically held at annual meetings. It matters because the vote signals investor satisfaction with how leaders are paid—like customers rating how well managers are rewarded—and can push boards to change pay plans, reducing governance risk and affecting investor confidence and stock value even though the vote is usually advisory rather than legally binding.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"to ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act"
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.
Common Stock, $1 par value financial
"Title of each class: Common Stock, $1 par value"
FAQ
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Which directors were elected at Meridian Corporation (MRBK)'s 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders elected Class C directors Christopher J. Annas, Edward J. Hollin, and Anthony M. Imbesi to three-year terms expiring in 2029, with each receiving a majority of votes cast in favor of their election.
Was Crowe LLP ratified as Meridian Corporation (MRBK)'s auditor for 2026?
Yes. Shareholders ratified Crowe LLP as Meridian Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 9,570,770 votes for, 11,449 against, and 2,763 abstentions recorded.
Did any Meridian Corporation (MRBK) directors continue in office without election in 2026?
Yes. Directors Robert M. Casciato, Christine M. Helmig, Robert T. Holland, Denise Lindsay, and Kenneth Warriner continued in office after the 2026 Annual Meeting, as only the three Class C director seats were up for election.
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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)
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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:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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 Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 28, 2026 for the purpose of considering and acting upon the below proposals.
1.A proposal to elect three (3) directors as “Class C” directors of the Board, to serve a three-year term expiring in 2029.
The shareholders of the Corporation elected the following Class C directors to each serve a three-year term expiring in 2029 by the following vote:
| Director Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||||||||||||
| Christopher J. Annas | 7,870,830 | 493,203 | ||||||||||||
| Edward J. Hollin | 6,561,649 | 1,802,384 | ||||||||||||
| Anthony M. Imbesi | 6,571,087 | 1,792,946 | ||||||||||||
The following additional directors continued in office after the Annual Meeting: Robert M. Casciato, Christine M. Helmig, Robert T. Holland, Denise Lindsay, and Kenneth Warriner
2. A non-binding say-on-pay proposal to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | ||||||||||||
| 8,212,283 | 145,547 | 6,203 | ||||||||||||
3. A proposal to ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
The shareholders of the Corporation ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 by the following vote:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | ||||||||||||
| 9,570,770 | 11,449 | 2,763 | ||||||||||||
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |||||||
| 104 | 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.
MERIDIAN CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||||||||||||||
| Dated: May 28, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Denise Lindsay | |||||||||||||
| Denise Lindsay | ||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||