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[8-K] WSFS FINANCIAL CORP Reports Material Event

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WSFS Financial Corporation appointed Michelle Hong to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2025. With her addition, the Board will have 12 members, 11 of whom are independent, including Ms. Hong.

As a non-employee director, Ms. Hong will receive cash and equity compensation as described in the Company’s 2025 Proxy Statement, prorated from her appointment date. She will stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Company reported no arrangements leading to her selection and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a). A press release announcing the appointment was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation ha nominato Michelle Hong al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 1 dicembre 2025. Con la sua aggiunta, il Consiglio sarà composto da 12 membri, di cui 11 indipendenti, inclusa la signora Hong.

In qualità di amministratore non esecutivo, la signora Hong riceverà un compenso in denaro e in azioni come descritto nel Proxy Statement 2025 della Società, pro rata rispetto alla data della nomina. Parteciperà alle rielezioni all'Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti del 2026. La Società non ha rilevato accordi che abbiano portato alla sua selezione né transazioni con parti correlate che richiedano divulgazione ai sensi della voce 404(a). Il comunicato stampa che annuncia la nomina è stato fornito come Allegato 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation nombró a Michelle Hong a su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2025. Con su incorporación, la Junta estará formada por 12 miembros, 11 de los cuales son independientes, incluida la Sra. Hong.

Como directora no ejecutiva, la Sra. Hong recibirá una compensación en efectivo y en acciones tal como se describe en la Declaración de Proxy 2025 de la Compañía, prorrateada desde la fecha de su nombramiento. Se presentará a reelegirse en la Asamblea Anual de Accionistas de 2026. La Compañía no ha informado acuerdos que hayan conducido a su selección y no existen transacciones con partes relacionadas que requieran divulgación según el Ítem 404(a). Se proporcionó un comunicado de prensa anunciando el nombramiento como Anexo 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation은(는) 2025년 12월 1일부터 발효되는 이사회에 Michelle Hong을(를) 선임했습니다. 그녀의 추가로 이사회는 12명의 구성원 중 11명은 비독립적이며, 이 중에서 Ms. Hong도 포함됩니다.

비상무 이사로서 홍씨는 회사의 2025년 의결권 선언서에 명시된 바와 같이 현금 및 주식 보상을 받게 되며, 임명일로부터 비례 적용됩니다. 2026년 주주총회에서 재선에 도전합니다. 회사는 그녀의 선임으로 이어진 합의나 제4항( Item 404(a) )에 따라 공시가 필요한 관계자 거래를 보고하지 않았습니다. 임명 발표 보도자료가 Exhibit 99.1로 제공되었습니다.

WSFS Financial Corporation a nommé Michelle Hong au conseil d'administration, à effet au 1er décembre 2025. Avec son ajout, le conseil comptera 12 membres, dont 11 indépendants, y compris Mme Hong.

En tant que directrice non exécutive, Mme Hong recevra une indemnité en espèces et en actions telle que décrite dans la Déclaration de procuration 2025 de la Société, au prorata de sa date de nomination. Elle se présentera à la réélection lors de l'Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2026. La Société n'a pas signalé d'accords ayant conduit à sa sélection et il n'existe aucune transaction avec des parties liées nécessitant une divulgation au titre de l'article 404(a). Un communiqué de presse annonçant la nomination a été fourni comme pièce 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation hat Michelle Hong zum Vorstand ernannt, wirksam ab dem 1. Dezember 2025. Mit ihrer Ergänzung wird der Vorstand 12 Mitglieder umfassen, von denen 11 unabhängig sind, einschließlich Frau Hong.

Als nicht geschäftsführende Direktorin wird Frau Hong eine Vergütung in Bar und in Aktien erhalten, wie im Aktionsbericht der Gesellschaft 2025 beschrieben, anteilig ab ihrem Ernennungsdatum. Sie wird sich bei der Jahresversammlung der Aktionäre 2026 zur Wiederwahl stellen. Das Unternehmen meldete keine Arrangements, die zu ihrer Auswahl geführt haben, und keine Transaktionen mit nahestehenden Parteien, die gemäß Punkt 404(a) offengelegt werden müssen. Eine Pressemitteilung, die die Ernennung ankündigt, wurde als Anhang 99.1 bereitgestellt.

WSFS Financial Corporation عينت Michelle Hong مجلس إدارتها، اعتباراً من 1 ديسمبر 2025. مع إضافتها، سيكون المجلس مكوّناً من 12 عضواً، 11 منهم مستقلون، بمن فيهم السيدة هونغ.

بوصفها مديرة غير تنفيذية، ستتلقّى السيدة هونغ تعويضاً نقدياً وأسهم كما هو موصوف في بيان التوكيل الخاص بالشركة لعام 2025، محسوباً من تاريخ تعيينها. ستترشح لإعادة انتخابها في اجتماع المساهمين السنوي لعام 2026. أبلغت الشركة عن عدم وجود ترتيبات أدت إلى اختيارها ولا عن معاملات مع أطراف ذات علاقة تستلزم الإفصاح وفق البند 404(a). تم توفير بيان صحفي يعلن عن التعيين كمعروض 99.1.

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WSFS Financial Corporation ha nominato Michelle Hong al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 1 dicembre 2025. Con la sua aggiunta, il Consiglio sarà composto da 12 membri, di cui 11 indipendenti, inclusa la signora Hong.

In qualità di amministratore non esecutivo, la signora Hong riceverà un compenso in denaro e in azioni come descritto nel Proxy Statement 2025 della Società, pro rata rispetto alla data della nomina. Parteciperà alle rielezioni all'Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti del 2026. La Società non ha rilevato accordi che abbiano portato alla sua selezione né transazioni con parti correlate che richiedano divulgazione ai sensi della voce 404(a). Il comunicato stampa che annuncia la nomina è stato fornito come Allegato 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation nombró a Michelle Hong a su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2025. Con su incorporación, la Junta estará formada por 12 miembros, 11 de los cuales son independientes, incluida la Sra. Hong.

Como directora no ejecutiva, la Sra. Hong recibirá una compensación en efectivo y en acciones tal como se describe en la Declaración de Proxy 2025 de la Compañía, prorrateada desde la fecha de su nombramiento. Se presentará a reelegirse en la Asamblea Anual de Accionistas de 2026. La Compañía no ha informado acuerdos que hayan conducido a su selección y no existen transacciones con partes relacionadas que requieran divulgación según el Ítem 404(a). Se proporcionó un comunicado de prensa anunciando el nombramiento como Anexo 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation은(는) 2025년 12월 1일부터 발효되는 이사회에 Michelle Hong을(를) 선임했습니다. 그녀의 추가로 이사회는 12명의 구성원 중 11명은 비독립적이며, 이 중에서 Ms. Hong도 포함됩니다.

비상무 이사로서 홍씨는 회사의 2025년 의결권 선언서에 명시된 바와 같이 현금 및 주식 보상을 받게 되며, 임명일로부터 비례 적용됩니다. 2026년 주주총회에서 재선에 도전합니다. 회사는 그녀의 선임으로 이어진 합의나 제4항( Item 404(a) )에 따라 공시가 필요한 관계자 거래를 보고하지 않았습니다. 임명 발표 보도자료가 Exhibit 99.1로 제공되었습니다.

WSFS Financial Corporation a nommé Michelle Hong au conseil d'administration, à effet au 1er décembre 2025. Avec son ajout, le conseil comptera 12 membres, dont 11 indépendants, y compris Mme Hong.

En tant que directrice non exécutive, Mme Hong recevra une indemnité en espèces et en actions telle que décrite dans la Déclaration de procuration 2025 de la Société, au prorata de sa date de nomination. Elle se présentera à la réélection lors de l'Assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2026. La Société n'a pas signalé d'accords ayant conduit à sa sélection et il n'existe aucune transaction avec des parties liées nécessitant une divulgation au titre de l'article 404(a). Un communiqué de presse annonçant la nomination a été fourni comme pièce 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation hat Michelle Hong zum Vorstand ernannt, wirksam ab dem 1. Dezember 2025. Mit ihrer Ergänzung wird der Vorstand 12 Mitglieder umfassen, von denen 11 unabhängig sind, einschließlich Frau Hong.

Als nicht geschäftsführende Direktorin wird Frau Hong eine Vergütung in Bar und in Aktien erhalten, wie im Aktionsbericht der Gesellschaft 2025 beschrieben, anteilig ab ihrem Ernennungsdatum. Sie wird sich bei der Jahresversammlung der Aktionäre 2026 zur Wiederwahl stellen. Das Unternehmen meldete keine Arrangements, die zu ihrer Auswahl geführt haben, und keine Transaktionen mit nahestehenden Parteien, die gemäß Punkt 404(a) offengelegt werden müssen. Eine Pressemitteilung, die die Ernennung ankündigt, wurde als Anhang 99.1 bereitgestellt.

WSFS Financial Corporation عينت Michelle Hong مجلس إدارتها، اعتباراً من 1 ديسمبر 2025. مع إضافتها، سيكون المجلس مكوّناً من 12 عضواً، 11 منهم مستقلون، بمن فيهم السيدة هونغ.

بوصفها مديرة غير تنفيذية، ستتلقّى السيدة هونغ تعويضاً نقدياً وأسهم كما هو موصوف في بيان التوكيل الخاص بالشركة لعام 2025، محسوباً من تاريخ تعيينها. ستترشح لإعادة انتخابها في اجتماع المساهمين السنوي لعام 2026. أبلغت الشركة عن عدم وجود ترتيبات أدت إلى اختيارها ولا عن معاملات مع أطراف ذات علاقة تستلزم الإفصاح وفق البند 404(a). تم توفير بيان صحفي يعلن عن التعيين كمعروض 99.1.

WSFS Financial Corporation 任命 Michelle Hong 为董事会成员,生效日期为 2025 年 12 月 1 日。随着她的加入,董事会将拥有 12 名成员,其中 11 名为独立人士,包括 Hong 女士。

作为非执行董事,Hong 女士将按公司 2025 年代理声明中所述获得现金和股票形式的补偿,自任命之日按比例分配。她将于 2026 年股东周年大会上寻求连任。公司未报告任何导致她被选中的安排,也不存在需要按照 404(a) 条披露的相关方交易。宣布任命的新闻稿作为附件 99.1 提供。

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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

October 23, 2025
Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported) 
WSFS Financial Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware001-3563822-2866913
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(SEC Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
500 Delaware Ave,
Wilmington, Delaware, 19801
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (302) 792-6000
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:
 
Written communication 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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareWSFSNasdaq Global Select Market

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 40.12b-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. ☐



Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On October 23, 2025, Michelle Hong was appointed to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of WSFS Financial Corporation (“WSFS” or the “Company”), effective December 1, 2025. Committee assignments for Ms. Hong will be determined at a later date.

With this appointment, the WSFS Board will have 12 members, 11 of whom are independent, including Ms. Hong. Ms. Hong will be entitled to receive cash and equity compensation as a non-employee member of the Board, as described in the section entitled “Compensation of our Board of Directors” in the Company’s 2025 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2025, the amount of which will be prorated from the date of her appointment. Ms. Hong will stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Hong and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Hong was selected as a director, and there are no transactions to which the Company is a party and in which Ms. Hong has a material interest subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.


Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 29, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Hong to the WSFS Board. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished under Item 7.01 hereof and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and such information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release, dated October 29, 2025
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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.
 
WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date:October 29, 2025By: /s/ David Burg
  David Burg
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


FAQ

What did WSFS (WSFS) announce in this 8-K?

WSFS appointed Michelle Hong to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2025.

How does the board composition change for WSFS (WSFS)?

The Board will have 12 members, with 11 independent directors including Ms. Hong.

What compensation will Michelle Hong receive as a WSFS director?

She will receive cash and equity compensation per the 2025 Proxy Statement, prorated from her appointment date.

When will Michelle Hong stand for reelection at WSFS (WSFS)?

She will stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Were any related-party transactions or selection arrangements disclosed?

WSFS stated there are no arrangements for her selection and no transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure.

Did WSFS issue a press release about the appointment?

Yes. A press release dated October 29, 2025 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
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