First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its annual shareholders meeting held May 21, 2026. All seven director nominees were elected, shareholders approved the advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation, and ratified EisnerAmper, LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The report was filed May 22, 2026 and signed by Eric J. Dosch, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Director election results (Votes For / Votes Withheld / Broker Non-votes):
  • Vanessa R. Drew: 9,462,549 / 583,004 / 1,706,055
  • Betsy K. Hood: 10,023,246 / 22,307 / 1,706,055
  • Bruce McAnally: 9,989,704 / 55,849 / 1,706,055
  • Marshall T. Reynolds: 9,314,681 / 730,872 / 1,706,055
  • Jack Rossi: 9,980,991 / 64,562 / 1,706,055
  • Edgar R. Smith, III: 9,637,668 / 407,885 / 1,706,055
  • Robert W. Walker: 9,983,166 / 62,387 / 1,706,055
• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation: For 9,958,082; Against 61,804; Abstain 25,667; Broker non-votes 1,706,055.
• Ratification of auditor (EisnerAmper, LLP): For 11,671,383; Against 40,368; Abstain 39,857 (no broker non-votes reported).

Why It Matters
These outcomes confirm the board composition and show shareholder support for the company’s executive pay program and choice of auditor. Director elections and the auditor ratification are routine but material governance items investors monitor for board stability and audit oversight. The advisory vote on compensation, while non-binding, indicates shareholder sentiment on pay practices.