---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000943374-26-000266"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CPBI"
cik: "0001979332"
company_name: "Central Plains Bancshares, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-14T13:15:24+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-14T13:16:07.221485+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Central Plains Bancshares enters change-in-control agreement with CFO Bradley Kool

## Summary
- Agreement with EVP/CFO Bradley Kool effective July 8, 2026; initial term of three years.
- Term renews annually if board affirmatively approves; automatic 2-year extension upon change in control.
- Severance: lump sum equal to 3x (base salary + highest annual bonus in change-in-control year or prior 3 years).
- COBRA premium reimbursement for up to 18 months if employment terminates involuntarily or for good reason.
- Good reason includes material pay cut, duty reduction, relocation adding 35+ miles commute, or bank's material breach.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000943374-26-000266
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CPBI
- cik: 0001979332
- company_name: Central Plains Bancshares, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-14T13:15:24+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1979332/000094337426000266/0000943374-26-000266-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1979332/000094337426000266/cpbi-20260713.htm

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