PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened

• Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (PNBK) filed a Form 8-K reporting that Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Steven Grunblatt passed away on December 18, 2025.
• Mr. Grunblatt had served as the Company’s Executive VP and CIO since April 29, 2021. The filing (Item 5.02) notifies investors of this executive departure due to death.

Key Details

• Event reported on Form 8-K under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
• Date of death: December 18, 2025.
• Position: Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
• Tenure: Served in the CIO role since April 29, 2021.

Why It Matters

• This is an executive-level change in the company’s information technology leadership. Investors should note the potential for short-term disruption to IT strategy or projects until a successor is named.
• The 8-K provides factual notice of the departure; the filing does not disclose a replacement or changes to executive compensation. Investors may watch for follow-up disclosures about interim management, succession plans, or material impacts on operations.