PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened
Patriot National Bancorp Inc. filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) announcing two senior departures. On April 3, 2026, Frederick Staudmyer separated from Patriot Bank, N.A. and the Company and is no longer serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Bank or as Chief Human Resources Officer and Secretary of the Company; he will provide consulting services to the Company and the Bank during a transition. On April 2, 2026, director Ida Liu resigned from the Company’s board due to new employment. The filing states neither Staudmyer nor Liu had any disagreements with the Company, its management, or the Board.

Key Details

• Frederick Staudmyer separated from the Company and Bank effective April 3, 2026 and will provide consulting services during transition.
• Staudmyer served with the Company for almost twelve years.
• Ida Liu resigned from the Board effective April 2, 2026 because of new employment.
• The filing reports no disagreements with management or the Board and does not disclose replacements.

Why It Matters
These are material executive and board changes that affect senior HR, administrative and governance roles. The consulting arrangement for Mr. Staudmyer is intended to support continuity during transition, while Ms. Liu’s resignation creates a board vacancy. Investors should note the company reported an orderly departure (no disagreements) but did not announce successors in this filing.