BCB BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened
BCB Bancorp, Inc. (BCBP) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2026 (record date March 4, 2026; 17,358,931 shares entitled to vote). Shareholders elected four directors for terms ending in 2029: Ryan Blake, James Rizzo, Gerald Werdann and Michael Widmer. The company also ratified the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as its independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and held an advisory (non‑binding) vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay).

Key Details

• Director election results (For / Withheld / Broker Nonvotes):
  • Ryan Blake: 8,188,864 / 1,493,376 / 3,531,061
  • James Rizzo: 8,068,632 / 1,613,608 / 3,531,061
  • Gerald Werdann: 8,770,574 / 911,666 / 3,531,061
  • Michael Widmer: 7,868,243 / 1,813,997 / 3,531,061
• Auditor ratification (Wolf & Company, P.C.): For 12,211,374; Against 766,727; Abstentions 235,200; Broker nonvotes 0.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say‑on‑pay): For 8,458,434; Against 867,755; Abstentions 356,051; Broker nonvotes 3,531,061.

Why It Matters
These outcomes confirm the board slate and auditor choice for 2026, providing continuity in governance and financial oversight. The advisory say‑on‑pay passed by a substantial margin but is non‑binding; the vote totals (and notable broker nonvotes on non‑routine items) are useful indicators of shareholder sentiment and can inform management and investors about views on compensation and governance.