AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC 8-K

What Happened
Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (AUBN) announced in an 8-K filed March 17, 2026 that its board approved a new stock repurchase program. The plan authorizes repurchases of up to $5.0 million of the company’s common stock and replaces the prior program that expired April 15, 2024. A press release dated March 17, 2026 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• New authorization: up to $5,000,000 of common stock repurchases.
• Timeframe: purchases may occur until the earliest of (i) expenditure of $5M, (ii) termination/replacement of the plan, or (iii) March 15, 2027.
• Methods permitted: open-market and private purchases, negotiated and block transactions, and other methods.
• Prior program expired: April 15, 2024.

Why It Matters
A repurchase program can reduce the number of shares outstanding and potentially support earnings per share and share price over time. The $5 million authorization sets a clear limit and timeline for buybacks; investors should watch company disclosures for actual repurchase activity, timing, and amounts spent under the plan.