Avidia Bancorp Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened Avidia Bancorp, Inc. (AVBC) filed an 8-K on Sept. 16, 2026 reporting the results of its annual meeting held on Sept. 15, 2026. Four director nominees were elected to three-year terms, the Avidia Bancorp, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders, and BDMP Assurance, LLP was ratified as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The report was signed by President and CEO Robert D. Cozzone.

Key Details

• Directors elected (each for a three-year term):
  • Vanessa E. Candela — For: 11,699,353; Withhold: 384,485; Broker Non‑Votes: 4,302,721
  • Michael R. Girard — For: 10,583,006; Withhold: 1,500,832; Broker Non‑Votes: 4,302,721
  • Mark R. O’Connell — For: 11,712,970; Withhold: 370,868; Broker Non‑Votes: 4,302,721
  • Kennedy O. Saul — For: 11,652,142; Withhold: 431,696; Broker Non‑Votes: 4,302,721
• 2026 Equity Incentive Plan approved: For 11,430,038; Against 404,989; Abstain 248,811; Broker Non‑Votes 4,302,721.
• Auditor ratified: BDMP Assurance, LLP approved as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026 — For 16,237,255; Against 97,574; Abstain 51,730.

Why It Matters These outcomes confirm the company’s board leadership and give shareholder approval to the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which formalizes the company’s ability to grant equity awards under the terms presented to shareholders. Ratification of BDMP Assurance, LLP establishes the auditor for the 2026 fiscal year, a key part of the company’s financial reporting oversight. Investors should note the vote totals and broker non‑votes as indicators of shareholder support and outstanding shares not voted by brokers.