Strong support at PFS Bancorp (PFSB) 2026 meeting as director slate elected

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PFS Bancorp, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2026. Stockholders elected James J. Brady, IV to the board with 777,262 votes for and 40,867 withheld, and elected Eric J. Heagy with 777,387 votes for and 40,742 withheld. Both director elections reflected 413,250 broker non-votes. Stockholders also approved a separate proposal with 1,228,428 votes for, 2,496 against and 455 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported for that item.

8-K Event Classification

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

1 item

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.

Key Figures

Votes for Brady: 777,262 votes Votes for Heagy: 777,387 votes Withheld Brady: 40,867 votes +5 more

8 metrics

Votes for Brady 777,262 votes Director election of James J. Brady, IV

Votes for Heagy 777,387 votes Director election of Eric J. Heagy

Withheld Brady 40,867 votes Director election of James J. Brady, IV

Withheld Heagy 40,742 votes Director election of Eric J. Heagy

Broker non-votes directors 413,250 votes Broker non-votes for each director election

Proposal votes for 1,228,428 votes Other proposal at annual meeting

Proposal votes against 2,496 votes Other proposal at annual meeting

Proposal abstentions 455 votes Other proposal at annual meeting

Key Terms

Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Broker Non-Votes, Emerging growth company, Form 8-K, +1 more

5 terms

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of PFS Bancorp, Inc. was held on May 21, 2026."

Broker Non-Votes financial

"James J. Brady, IV 777,262 40,867 413,250 Eric J. Heagy 777,387 40,742 413,250"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

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.

Form 8-K regulatory

"FORM 8-K Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory

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

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/21/2026 - 05:01 PM

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 21, 2026

PFS Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Maryland	000-56602	92-2956265
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1730 Fourth Street, Peru, Illinois	61354
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(815) 223-4300

(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:


☐	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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of PFS Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on May 21, 2026. The final results of the vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders are as follows:

The following individuals were elected to serve as directors of the Company, each for a three-year term or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, by the following vote:

	For	Withhold	Broker Non-Votes
James J. Brady, IV	777,262	40,867	413,250
Eric J. Heagy	777,387	40,742	413,250

The appointment of Wipfli LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, was ratified by the following vote:

For		Against		Abstentions		Broker Non-Votes
1,228,428		2,496		455		-0-

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.

		PFS BANCORP, INC.

Date: May 21, 2026	By:	/s/ Eric J. Heagy
		Eric J. Heagy
		President, Chief Executive Officer
		and Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did PFSB stockholders vote on at the May 21, 2026 annual meeting?

PFS Bancorp, Inc. stockholders voted on the election of two directors and another proposal. James J. Brady, IV and Eric J. Heagy were elected, and a separate matter received strong approval with over 1.22 million votes cast in favor.

Were the PFSB director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, both PFS Bancorp, Inc. director nominees were elected. James J. Brady, IV received 777,262 votes for and 40,867 withheld, while Eric J. Heagy received 777,387 for and 40,742 withheld, with 413,250 broker non-votes for each nominee.

How many broker non-votes were recorded in the PFSB director elections?

Each director election at PFS Bancorp, Inc.’s 2026 annual meeting recorded 413,250 broker non-votes. Broker non-votes occur when brokers hold shares but lack instructions on non-routine proposals and therefore do not vote those shares on the specific item.

What was the outcome of the other proposal voted on at the PFSB 2026 meeting?

The additional proposal at PFS Bancorp, Inc.’s 2026 annual meeting passed easily. It received 1,228,428 votes for, 2,496 against and 455 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported, indicating broad stockholder support for that item.

Who signed the PFSB Form 8-K reporting the 2026 annual meeting results?

The Form 8-K reporting PFS Bancorp, Inc.’s 2026 annual meeting results was signed by Eric J. Heagy. Heagy serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and signed the report on behalf of the company on May 21, 2026.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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