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Bradley Carlson to leave Riverview Bancorp (NASDAQ: RVSB) and Bank boards

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Riverview Bancorp, Inc. announced that director Bradley J. Carlson, who has served on the boards of both Riverview Bancorp and Riverview Bank since December 2014, will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting and intends to resign from the Bank’s board at that time.

The Company states that Mr. Carlson’s decision is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies or practices. He is thanked by the board chairman for providing thoughtful and strategic oversight and will continue serving as a director of Riverview Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank.

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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.
Decision date April 23, 2026 Date Mr. Carlson decided not to stand for re-election
Initial board service date December 17, 2014 Date Bradley J. Carlson joined the boards
Number of consecutive terms Four consecutive terms Mr. Carlson’s service on the boards since 2015
Annual Meeting year 2026 Annual Meeting Meeting at which he will not stand for re-election
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"would not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Riverview Bancorp, Inc."
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
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"Riverview Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank"
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"resign from the Bank’s board of directors"
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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): April 23, 2026

RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Washington
 
000-22957
 
91-1838969
 
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 
900 Washington Street, Suite 900, Vancouver, Washington
 
98660
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (360) 693-6650

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
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 per share  
RVSB 
 
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.

(b) Director Retirements

On April 24, 2026, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), and its financial institution subsidiary, Riverview Bank (the “Bank”), announced that on April 23, 2026, after serving four consecutive terms on the board of directors (“the Boards”) since 2015, Bradley J. Carlson, a member of the Boards, of both the Company and the Bank, would not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (“Annual Meeting”). At that time, Mr. Carlson also intends to resign from the Bank’s board of directors. Mr. Calrson’s decision not to stand for re-election of the Boards was not a result of any disagreement with the Company pertaining to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Mr. Carlson has served on the Boards since December 17, 2014, and was formally elected to the board at the 2015 Annual Meeting. “It has been an honor and pleasure to serve on the boards and help the Company grow while it continues to serve our communities—just as it has for over 100 years,” said Mr. Carlson. “We thank Mr. Carlson for his service to our Boards by providing thoughtful and strategic oversight of the Company during those years,” said Gerald Nies, Chairman of the Board. Mr. Carlson has agreed to continue to serve as a director on the board of Riverview Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank after his resignation from the Boards.




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.

 
RIVERVIEW BANCORP, INC.
 
 
Date:  April 24, 2026 
/s/ David Lam                                            
  David Lam
 
Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)



FAQ

What did Riverview Bancorp (RVSB) announce in this 8-K filing?

Riverview Bancorp announced that director Bradley J. Carlson will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting and plans to resign from Riverview Bank’s board, while continuing to serve on the board of Riverview Trust Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Who is Bradley J. Carlson in relation to Riverview Bancorp (RVSB)?

Bradley J. Carlson is a long-serving director on the boards of Riverview Bancorp, Inc. and Riverview Bank. He has served since December 17, 2014 and completed four consecutive terms, providing strategic oversight and helping guide the Company’s growth and community focus.

Is Bradley J. Carlson leaving due to a disagreement with Riverview Bancorp (RVSB)?

No. The filing states that Mr. Carlson’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with Riverview Bancorp regarding its operations, policies, or practices, indicating a planned transition rather than a dispute-driven departure.

When will Bradley J. Carlson step down from Riverview Bancorp (RVSB) boards?

Mr. Carlson will not stand for re-election at Riverview Bancorp’s 2026 Annual Meeting and, at that time, intends to resign from the board of Riverview Bank, marking the formal end of his board service at the Company and Bank level.

Will Bradley J. Carlson continue any role within the Riverview Bancorp (RVSB) organization?

Yes. Although he will leave the boards of Riverview Bancorp and Riverview Bank, Mr. Carlson has agreed to continue serving as a director on the board of Riverview Trust Company, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Riverview Bank.

How long has Riverview Bancorp (RVSB) director Bradley J. Carlson served on the boards?

Bradley J. Carlson has served on the Riverview Bancorp and Riverview Bank boards since December 17, 2014. He completed four consecutive terms and was formally elected at the 2015 Annual Meeting, reflecting more than a decade of board-level involvement by 2026.

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