---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-049716"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASRV"
cik: "0000707605"
company_name: "AMERISERV FINANCIAL INC /PA/"
filed_at: "2024-04-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T14:45:56.445850+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AmeriServ enters cooperation agreement with 7.7% shareholder SB Value Partners

## Summary
- SB Value Partners owns 1,319,019 shares (approx. 7.7% of ASRV).
- SBV agrees to vote its shares in line with Board recommendations, except on extraordinary transactions.
- Parties will regularly consult on financial performance metrics, business development.
- Customary standstill limits SBV to ≤9.9% ownership; agreement lasts until after 2025 annual meeting.
- Company reimburses SBV for documented legal/other expenses.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-049716
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASRV
- cik: 0000707605
- company_name: AMERISERV FINANCIAL INC /PA/
- filed_at: 2024-04-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/707605/000110465924049716/0001104659-24-049716-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/707605/000110465924049716/tm2412283d1_8k.htm

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