---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001856365-26-000054"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FINW"
cik: "0001856365"
company_name: "Finwise Bancorp"
filed_at: "2026-05-21T12:27:12+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-21T12:31:23.119280+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FinWise Bancorp authorizes repurchase of up to 685,000 shares (~5% of outstanding)

## Summary
- Board approved repurchase of up to 685,000 shares (~5% of shares outstanding as of May 19, 2026).
- Program expires May 31, 2028; purchases at company's discretion in open market or private transactions.
- CEO cites strong capital: Bank Leverage Ratio of 16.8% (nearly double well-capitalized threshold) and tangible book value of $14.34/share.
- Repurchases will be funded from available cash balances; company not obligated to buy any specific number.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001856365-26-000054
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FINW
- cik: 0001856365
- company_name: Finwise Bancorp
- filed_at: 2026-05-21T12:27:12+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856365/000185636526000054/0001856365-26-000054-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1856365/000185636526000054/finw-20260519.htm

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