Waterstone Financial: director Derek L. Tyus resigns

What happened

• On Oct 16, 2026 the company announced that Derek L. Tyus has resigned from the Boards of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. and WaterStone Bank SSB, effective Oct 20, 2026. The filing says Mr. Tyus is stepping down because of a new professional commitment and that his resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company or bank on any matter relating to their operations, policies or practices. Mr. Tyus joined the boards in 2021.

Key details

• Announcement date: Oct 16, 2026.
• Resignation effective: Oct 20, 2026.
• Board service began: 2021.
• Committees: served on the Audit and Compensation Committees of the company board and the Executive Committee of the bank board.

Why it may matter

• The 8-K was filed under Item 5.02 (departure of directors or certain officers), which covers the disclosure of a director’s resignation and related details. A filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.