High turnout at Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) 2026 shareholder meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders held on April 23, 2026. Shareholders owning 25,371,147 shares, or 85.96% of the 29,511,958 shares outstanding as of the February 27, 2026 record date, were represented in person or by proxy.

All director nominees, including Shannon B. Arvin, Allison J. Donovan, David L. Hardy, Carl G. Herde, James A. Hillebrand, Richard A. Lechleiter, Philip S. Poindexter, Stephen M. Priebe and Edwin S. Saunier, received more votes for than against and were elected. Shareholders also approved two additional proposals by wide margins based on the reported vote totals.

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares outstanding: 29,511,958 shares Shares represented: 25,371,147 shares Turnout: 85.96% +5 more

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Shares outstanding 29,511,958 shares Common Stock outstanding as of February 27, 2026 record date

Shares represented 25,371,147 shares Represented at Annual Meeting; 85.96% of outstanding shares

Turnout 85.96% Percent of outstanding common shares represented at Annual Meeting

Proposal 2 votes for 24,983,466 votes Votes for Proposal 2 at 2026 Annual Meeting

Proposal 2 votes against 362,560 votes Votes against Proposal 2 at 2026 Annual Meeting

Proposal 3 votes for 19,027,253 votes Votes for Proposal 3 at 2026 Annual Meeting

Broker non-votes on Proposal 3 5,443,813 votes Broker non-votes reported for Proposal 3

Highest director votes for 19,504,158 votes Votes for director nominee Edwin S. Saunier (Proposal 1i)

Key Terms

annual meeting of shareholders, record date, broker non-votes, Proxy Statement, +1 more

5 terms

annual meeting of shareholders regulatory

"On April 23, 2026, the Company held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders"

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

record date regulatory

"As of February 27, 2026 record date for the Annual Meeting"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

broker non-votes regulatory

"Broker Non-votes 5,443,813"

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.

Proxy Statement regulatory

"each of which is more fully described in the Proxy Statement"

A proxy statement is a document companies send to shareholders ahead of a meeting that lays out the items up for a vote—like who will sit on the board, executive pay, and major corporate decisions—and provides background so shareholders can decide how to cast their votes or appoint someone to vote for them. Think of it as an agenda plus a ballot and briefing notes, important because the outcomes can change control, strategy, and value.

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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
STOCK YARDS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	001-13661 (Commission File Number)	61-1137529 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1040 East Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40206
(Address of principal executive offices)
(502) 582-2571
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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, no par value	SYBT	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 5.07    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.       

On April 23, 2026, the Company held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Shareholders were requested to consider and vote upon four proposals, each of which is more fully described in the Proxy Statement. As of February 27, 2026 record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 29,511,958 shares of Common Stock outstanding and entitled to one vote on each matter presented for vote at the Annual Meeting. At the Annual Meeting, 25,371,147, or 85.96%, of the outstanding common shares entitled to vote were represented in person or by proxy. Those shares were voted as set forth below.

1. The following individuals were nominated in 2026 to serve as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders in 2027. All nominees were elected by the following tabulation of votes.

	Proposal	Votes For	Votes Against	Abstain	Broker Non-votes
Shannon B. Arvin	1a.	19,118,185	445,365	363,784	5,443,813
Allison J. Donovan	1b.	19,123,993	438,862	364,479	5,443,813
David L. Hardy	1c.	19,494,794	73,422	359,118	5,443,813
Carl G. Herde	1d.	19,194,442	350,406	382,486	5,443,813
James A. Hillebrand	1e.	19,307,923	261,964	357,447	5,443,813
Richard A. Lechleiter	1f.	19,241,473	276,651	409,210	5,443,813
Philip S. Poindexter	1g.	19,260,464	304,372	362,498	5,443,813
Stephen M. Priebe	1h.	18,897,311	635,260	394,763	5,443,813
Edwin S. Saunier	1i.	19,504,158	65,829	357,347	5,443,813

2. Ratification of the selection of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the year ending December 31, 2026, was approved by the following tabulation of votes.

Proposal	Votes For	Votes Against	Abstain	Broker Non-votes
2	24,983,466	362,560	25,121	-

3. The proposal to approve a non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved by the following tabulation of votes.

Proposal	Votes For	Votes Against	Abstain	Broker Non-votes
3	19,027,253	744,722	155,359	5,443,813

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) 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.

Date:   April 29, 2026	STOCK YARDS BANCORP, INC.
	By:	/s/ T. Clay Stinnett
		T. Clay Stinnett, Executive Vice
		President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing a slate of directors and considered two additional proposals. Each item received more votes for than against, indicating broad support across the agenda based on the reported voting results and broker non-vote disclosures.

How many Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) shares were eligible to vote at the 2026 meeting?

A total of 29,511,958 shares of Common Stock were outstanding and entitled to one vote per share as of the February 27, 2026 record date. This figure sets the base for calculating participation and voting turnout at the annual meeting.

What was shareholder turnout for Stock Yards Bancorp’s 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders representing 25,371,147 shares, or 85.96% of outstanding common shares, were present in person or by proxy. This high participation rate indicates strong engagement in the company’s governance and the decisions presented for shareholder approval.

Were all Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes. Each named director nominee received substantially more votes for than against, with additional broker non-votes reported. The vote tallies indicate that all nominees standing for election to the board were elected by shareholders at the 2026 annual meeting.

How did Proposal 2 at Stock Yards Bancorp’s 2026 meeting fare in the vote?

Proposal 2 received 24,983,466 votes for, 362,560 votes against and 25,121 abstentions, with no broker non-votes. The strong majority of votes cast in favor indicates shareholder approval of this proposal based on the reported voting results.

What were the voting results for Proposal 3 at Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT)?

Proposal 3 received 19,027,253 votes for, 744,722 votes against and 155,359 abstentions, along with 5,443,813 broker non-votes. The for votes exceeded against votes, indicating shareholder approval subject to the usual treatment of broker non-votes.

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