PEOPLES BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened
Peoples Bancorp Inc. (PEBO) filed an 8‑K (Apr 28, 2026) reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A quorum was present with 27,707,182 shares (77% of 35,917,291 outstanding as of the Feb. 23, 2026 record date) represented. Eleven directors were elected to one‑year terms, shareholders approved a non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Key Details

• Eleven directors elected: S. Craig Beam; David F. Dierker; W. Glenn Hogan; Brooke W. James; Susan D. Rector; Kevin R. Reeves; Carol A. Schneeberger; Frances A. Skinner; Dwight E. Smith; Michael N. Vittorio; Tyler J. Wilcox. For votes ranged from 20,353,130 to 21,279,880; broker non‑votes totaled 6,274,277 for the director elections.
• Non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation: 20,897,915 For, 415,283 Against, 119,706 Abstain (plus 6,274,277 broker non‑votes).
• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026: 27,162,783 For, 503,469 Against, 40,929 Abstain (no broker non‑votes).
• Filing signed by Katie Bailey, EVP, CFO and Treasurer, on behalf of the company.

Why It Matters
These routine governance votes confirm the board slate and auditor for the coming year and show broad shareholder participation (77% turnout). The advisory approval of executive compensation, while non‑binding, signals shareholder acceptance of pay practices disclosed in the proxy. Ratification of Ernst & Young maintains continuity for the company’s external audit oversight, which is relevant to investors monitoring financial reporting and governance.