FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP 8-K

What Happened

• First Northern Community Bancorp (FNRN) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2026 and filed Form 8‑K on May 26, 2026 reporting the results.
• Shareholders elected all eleven (11) director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. "For" votes for nominees ranged from 9,497,397 (Patrick R. Brady) to 9,598,535 (John M. Carbahal and Jean‑Luc Servat); broker non‑votes totaled 1,950,863.
• The non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation (“say‑on‑pay”) was approved: 9,144,400 For, 107,971 Against, 165,180 Abstain, with 2,136,864 broker non‑votes.
• The Audit Committee’s appointment of Baker Tilly US LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified: 11,433,489 For, 15,344 Against, 105,582 Abstain.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: May 19, 2026; 8‑K filed May 26, 2026.
• Directors elected (11 nominees) — For votes ranged 9,497,397 to 9,598,535; broker non‑votes: 1,950,863.
• Say‑on‑pay (non‑binding): 9,144,400 For vs. 107,971 Against; 2,136,864 broker non‑votes.
• Auditor ratification: Baker Tilly US LLP approved with 11,433,489 For.

Why It Matters

• The results confirm board continuity (all incumbent/nominee directors elected) and no change to the company’s independent auditor, which are important governance outcomes for shareholders assessing corporate oversight and audit stability.
• The strong "For" vote on the non‑binding executive compensation proposal indicates shareholder support for the Company’s executive pay disclosures and practices as presented at the meeting, though the vote is advisory and not legally binding.