Origin Bancorp, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Origin Bancorp, Inc. (OBK) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2026 reporting the final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Of 30,981,298 shares eligible to vote, 26,322,719 shares (≈84.96%) were represented. All 10 nominated directors were elected, the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved, the non‑binding Say‑On‑Pay passed, stockholders voted for annual advisory votes on executive compensation, and Forvis Mazars, LLP was ratified as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Key Details

• Shares represented: 26,322,719 of 30,981,298 outstanding (≈84.96%) at the record date. Broker non‑votes: 3,379,278.
• Directors elected (all 10 elected). Examples: James Davison, Jr. (22,612,425 For), A. La’Verne Edney (22,816,196 For); largest against totals included Michael Jones (1,475,558 Against) and Meryl Farr (1,272,290 Against).
• Proposal 2 (Amended & Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan) approved: 22,721,240 For, 184,694 Against, 37,507 Abstain.
• Proposal 3 (Say‑On‑Pay, non‑binding) approved: 22,327,908 For, 570,287 Against, 45,246 Abstain. Proposal 4 (frequency) favored annual votes: 21,422,449 for 1 year; next advisory vote on NEO compensation will be held at the 2027 Annual Meeting, and the company says the next required shareholder vote on frequency is expected at the 2032 Annual Meeting.
• Proposal 5 (ratify auditor, Forvis Mazars, LLP) approved: 26,236,483 For, 56,896 Against, 29,340 Abstain.

Why It Matters
These results confirm the board’s slate and support for the company’s executive compensation practices and equity incentive program—material items for governance and potential dilution. Ratification of the auditor ensures continuity in financial reporting oversight for fiscal 2026. Retail investors should note the strong turnout (≈85%) and the company’s commitment to annual, non‑binding advisory votes on NEO pay (next advisory vote: 2027).