Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/ 8-K

What Happened Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (GOVB) filed an 8-K on February 11, 2026 reporting the results of its annual meeting held February 9, 2026. Stockholders elected three directors—Henry J. Leader, Duane M. Pelkey and Chad B. Soper—each to a three‑year term. Vote totals were: Leader 464,018 FOR / 16,834 WITHHELD; Pelkey 463,616 FOR / 17,236 WITHHELD; Soper 450,305 FOR / 30,547 WITHHELD. There were 279,606 broker non‑votes on the director election. Shareholders also ratified Bonadio & Co., LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 by a vote of 733,379 FOR, 22,231 AGAINST and 4,848 ABSTAIN (no broker non‑votes).

Key Details

• Annual meeting date: February 9, 2026; Form 8‑K filed February 11, 2026.
• Directors elected for three‑year terms: Henry J. Leader; Duane M. Pelkey; Chad B. Soper.
• Broker non‑votes on director election: 279,606.
• Auditor ratified: Bonadio & Co., LLP — 733,379 FOR; 22,231 AGAINST; 4,848 ABSTAIN.

Why It Matters These votes confirm board continuity and shareholder approval of the company’s independent auditor for the coming fiscal year, both of which are routine governance items investors watch for stability and oversight. The substantial number of broker non‑votes on the director slate indicates a meaningful portion of shares were not voted on that matter (often due to how brokerage accounts are managed), which can affect the reported vote totals but does not change the outcome reported in the filing. The 8‑K contains no other material corporate or executive changes.