TFS Financial (TFSL) holders approve directors, pay and Deloitte as auditor

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TFS Financial Corporation reported results of its annual stockholder meeting held in Cleveland, Ohio. Stockholders elected four directors — William C. Mulligan, Terrence R. Ozan, Marc A. Stefanski, and Daniel F. Weir — each to serve a three-year term expiring in 2029.

Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 246,358,243 votes in favor, 19,330,400 against, and 467,730 abstentions, plus 8,339,933 broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent accountant for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with 273,474,526 votes for, 787,973 against, and 233,807 abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

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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) February 26, 2026

TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

United States of America

001-33390

52-2054948

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7007 Broadway Ave.,

Cleveland,

Ohio

44105

(Address of principle executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (216) 441-6000

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange in which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

TFSL

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. o

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

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of TFS Financial Corporation (the “Company”) was held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information on the following proposals, see the Company's proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on January 14, 2026, the relevant portions of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The official ballot from the meeting, submitted to the Secretary by the Inspectors of Elections, disclosed the following tabulation of votes.

The stockholders elected four nominees for director, each to hold a three-year term and until his or her successor has been duly elected and appointed as follows:

Directors			Term Expires			For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
William C Mulligan			2029			256,021,265			9,794,786			340,322			8,339,933
Terrence R Ozan			2029			264,671,263			1,136,842			348,268			8,339,933
Marc A Stefanski			2029			263,517,621			2,428,228			210,524			8,339,933
Daniel F Weir			2029			261,624,593			4,184,973			346,807			8,339,933

The stockholders conducted an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers, and voted as follows:

For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
246,358,243			19,330,400			467,730			8,339,933

The stockholders ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent accountant for the Company's fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and voted as follows:

For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
273,474,526			787,973			233,807			—

FORM 8-K EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

TFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Registrant)

February 26, 2026

By:

/s/ Meredith S. Weil

Meredith S. Weil

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did TFS Financial Corporation (TFSL) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected four directors for three-year terms and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent accountant for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, confirming support for the company’s leadership and audit arrangements.

Which directors were elected at TFS Financial Corporation’s February 26, 2026 annual meeting?

Four directors were elected to terms expiring in 2029: William C. Mulligan, Terrence R. Ozan, Marc A. Stefanski, and Daniel F. Weir. Each will serve a three-year term and continue until a successor is duly elected and appointed under the company’s governance framework.

How did TFS Financial Corporation (TFSL) stockholders vote on executive compensation?

Stockholders supported the compensation of named executive officers, with 246,358,243 votes for, 19,330,400 against, and 467,730 abstentions, plus 8,339,933 broker non-votes. This advisory outcome indicates stockholder approval of the company’s current executive pay practices and policies.

Who is TFS Financial Corporation’s independent accountant for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026?

Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent accountant, with 273,474,526 votes for, 787,973 against, and 233,807 abstentions. This ratification authorizes Deloitte & Touche LLP to audit the company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

Where is TFS Financial Corporation headquartered and on which exchange is TFSL listed?

TFS Financial Corporation is headquartered at 7007 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44105, with telephone (216) 441-6000. Its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the trading symbol TFSL.

What were the vote results for director William C. Mulligan at TFS Financial’s annual meeting?

William C. Mulligan received 256,021,265 votes for, 9,794,786 against, and 340,322 abstentions, with 8,339,933 broker non-votes. These results were sufficient for his election to a term expiring in 2029 on TFS Financial Corporation’s board of directors.

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