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Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Roy E. Halyama was appointed as President at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“On June 22, 2026, at the organizational meeting of the Board of Directors following the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Roy E. Halyama, the Company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as the President of the Company and the President of Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”) effective July 1, 2026.”

H. Charles Maddy, III retired as President at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“the previously announced retirement of H. Charles Maddy, III as the President of the Company and the Bank, effective June 30, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 4: Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. Common Stock Votes For 1 Year Votes For 2 Year Votes For 3 Year Votes Abstained Broker Non Votes 4,821,756 73,754 3,934,086 81,584 2,596,996”
Shareholder Votes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve executive compensation at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Non-Binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. Common Stock Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non Votes 8,641,259 215,477 54,444 2,596,996”
Shareholder Votes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. Common Stock Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non Votes 11,440,762 47,736 19,678 —”
Shareholder Votes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders approved Election of fourteen directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of Directors. Common Stock Director Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non Votes Mark G. Anderson 8,856,538 42,572 12,070 2,596,996 Julian F. Barnwell, Jr. 8,834,663 63,541 12,976 2,596,996 Katherine D. Bonnafé 8,823,567 74,227 13,386 2,596,996 David P. Boyle 8,797,624 100,788 12,768 2,596,996 James M. Burke 8,866,672 33,052 11,456 2,596,996 James P. Geary, II 7,430,854 1,466,164 14,162 2,596,996 Georgette R. George 8,599,011 301,223 10,946 2,596,996 S. Laing Hinson 8,817,673 80,783 12,724 2,596,996 Shawn P. McLaughlin 8,848,237 49,484 13,459 2,596,996 Charles S. Piccirillo 8,839,309 60,925 10,946 2,596,996 Diane Poillon 8,860,980 38,048 12,152 2,596,996 Jose D. Riojas 8,839,140 57,963 14,077 2,596,996 Kristen Snyder 8,861,531 37,472 12,177 2,596,996 David H. Wilson, Sr. 8,886,943 12,582 11,655 2,596,996”
M&A Transactions

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. completed an acquisition involving LINKBANCORP, Inc. for approximately 5,102,855 shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock (closed 2026-05-01).

“fractional shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement. The total aggregate consideration payable in the Merger was approximately 5,102,855 shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock. The issuance of shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock in connection with the Merger was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as”

Kristen Snyder was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“ch of Burke & Herbert and Burke & Herbert Bank, effective as of the Effective Time, took such actions as necessary to appoint the LNKB Continuing Directors and the LINKBANK Continuing Directors.”

Diane Poillon was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“ch of Burke & Herbert and Burke & Herbert Bank, effective as of the Effective Time, took such actions as necessary to appoint the LNKB Continuing Directors and the LINKBANK Continuing Directors.”

Roy Halyama changed role as President at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“ch of Burke & Herbert and Burke & Herbert Bank, effective as of the Effective Time, took such actions as necessary to appoint the LNKB Continuing Directors and the LINKBANK Continuing Directors.”

Kirtan Parikh was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“ch of Burke & Herbert and Burke & Herbert Bank, effective as of the Effective Time, took such actions as necessary to appoint the LNKB Continuing Directors and the LINKBANK Continuing Directors.”

Joseph Hager changed role as Chief Operations Officer at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“ch of Burke & Herbert and Burke & Herbert Bank, effective as of the Effective Time, took such actions as necessary to appoint the LNKB Continuing Directors and the LINKBANK Continuing Directors.”

Carl Lundblad was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“ch of Burke & Herbert and Burke & Herbert Bank, effective as of the Effective Time, took such actions as necessary to appoint the LNKB Continuing Directors and the LINKBANK Continuing Directors.”
Earnings Releases

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income net income applicable to common shares totaled $27.1 million, EPS Diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") was $1.79.

“it will provide for our combined customers, employees, communities, and shareholders." Q1 2026 Highlights • For the quarter, net income applicable to common shares totaled $27.1 million; adjusted (non-GAAP 1 ) operating net income applicable to common shares was $28.2 million. • Diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) was $1.79; adjusted (non-GAAP 1 ) diluted”
Material Agreements

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. (effective 2025-12-18).

“On December 18, 2025, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp., a Virginia corporation (“BHRB”), and LINKBANCORP, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (“LNKB”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”).”
Governance Changes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.: Amended and restated Bylaws to fix director range and remove prior merger arrangements (effective 2025-12-18).

“On December 18, 2025, BHRB amended and restated its Bylaws (as so amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), effective immediately. The amendments fix the number of directors on the board of directors of BHRB at no more than fifteen and no fewer than five directors, the exact number of which are to be fixed by the board of directors of BHRB from time to time, and remove certain arrangements related to BHRB’s prior merger with Summit Financial Group, Inc.”

Patrick "Kip" Huffman was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“On April 21, 2025, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Patrick “Kip” Huffman, CPA, as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.”

Julie R. Markwood departed as Chief Accounting Officer at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“Accordingly, and with deep regret, Ms. Markwood’s employment will cease effective April 2, 2025.”

Jason A. Kitzmiller departed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“On January 23, 2025, Jason A. Kitzmiller, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (the “Company”) provided notice of his decision to not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 Annual Shareholder’s Meeting (the “2025 Annual Meeting”).”

Jeffrey A. Welch departed as Chief Credit Officer at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“Jeffrey A. Welch, Chief Credit Officer for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (the “Company”), has notified the Company of his intention to retire effective December 31, 2024.”
Governance Changes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.: Amended Certificate of Incorporation filed to establish powers, preferences, privileges, and rights of the Burke & Herbert Series 2021 Preferred Stock.

“Burke & Herbert filed the Amended Certificate with the VSCC, establishing the powers, preferences, privileges, and rights of the Burke & Herbert Series 2021 Preferred Stock.”
Governance Changes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.: Bylaws amended to fix board size at 16, provide for eight continuing directors from each of Burke & Herbert and Summit, and impose director nomination and vacancy-filling procedures effective at the Effective Time.

“the bylaws of Burke & Herbert were amended to provide for certain governance arrangements for the continuing corporation, effective as of the Effective Time. The Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment fixes the number of directors on the Board at 16 directors and provides that eight of these directors will consist of the Burke & Herbert Continuing Directors and eight will consist of the Summit Continuing Directors. Additionally, the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment provides that at the first two annual meetings of shareholders following the Effective Time, Burke & Herbert shall nominate each Burke & Herbert Continuing Director and each Summit Continuing Director for reelection to the Board”
M&A Transactions

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. completed an acquisition involving Summit Financial Group, Inc. for approximately 7,406,521 shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock (closed 2024-05-03).

“fractional shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement. The total aggregate consideration payable in the Merger was approximately 7,406,521 shares of Burke & Herbert Common Stock. Additionally, at the Effective Time, each share of 6.0% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series 2021 of Summit (the”
Debt Financings

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. incurred senior notes of $8,248,000 at floating rate maturing 2036.

“(iii) floating rate junior subordinate notes due 2036 having an aggregate principal amount not in excess of $8,248,000”
Debt Financings

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. incurred debt of $7,732,000 maturing April 23, 2034.

“(ii) junior subordinated debt securities due April 23, 2034 having an aggregate principal amount not in excess of $7,732,000”
Debt Financings

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. incurred debt of $3,609,000 at floating rate maturing 2032.

“(i) floating rate junior subordinated debt securities due 2032 in an aggregate principal amount not in excess $3,609,000”
Debt Financings

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. incurred senior notes of $75 million at 3.25% fixed-to-floating rate maturing December 31, 2031.

“(ii) $75 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due December 31, 2031 (the “2031 Notes” and together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”) issued by Summit on November 16, 2021”
Debt Financings

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. incurred senior notes of $30 million at 5.00% fixed-to-floating rate maturing September 30, 2030.

“Burke & Herbert assumed Summit’s obligations under (a) outstanding subordinated notes, consisting of: (i) $30 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.00% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 30, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) issued by Summit on September 22, 2020”

E. Hunt Burke was appointed as Chair of the Bank Board at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“E. Hunt Burke, a former member of the Board and a member of the Bank Board was appointed as chair of the Bank Board.”

S. Laing Hinson was appointed as Vice Chair of the Board at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“Mr. Hinson, a Burke & Herbert director, was appointed as Vice Chair of the Board;”

Oscar M. Bean was appointed as Vice Chair of the Board at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“Mr. Bean, the chair of the Summit board of directors, was appointed as Vice Chair of the Board;”

Jill S. Upson was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

Charles S. Piccirillo was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

H. Charles Maddy, III was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

Jason A. Kitzmiller was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

Gary L. Hinkle was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

Georgette R. George was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

James P. Geary, II was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

Oscar M. Bean was appointed as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“The eight Summit directors designated by Summit pursuant to the Merger Agreement and the Burke & Herbert bylaw amendment, each of whom previously served as a member of the board of directors of Summit and was appointed as a member of the Board, in each case effective as of the Effective Time (the “Summit Continuing Directors”), are as follows: Oscar M. Bean, James P. Geary, II, Georgette R. George, Gary L. Hinkle, Jason A. Kitzmiller, H. Charles Maddy, III, Charles S. Piccirillo, and Jill S. Upson.”

Michael D. Lubeley resigned as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“E. Hunt Burke, Nicholas Carosi III, and Michael D. Lubeley tendered their resignations as members of the Board and from all committees of the Board on which they formerly served, effective as of the Effective Time.”

Nicholas Carosi III resigned as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“E. Hunt Burke, Nicholas Carosi III, and Michael D. Lubeley tendered their resignations as members of the Board and from all committees of the Board on which they formerly served, effective as of the Effective Time.”

E. Hunt Burke resigned as Director at Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp..

“E. Hunt Burke, Nicholas Carosi III, and Michael D. Lubeley tendered their resignations as members of the Board and from all committees of the Board on which they formerly served, effective as of the Effective Time.”
Earnings Releases

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $5.2 million, EPS $0.69 per diluted share.

“Net income totaled $5.2 million for the quarter, compared to $5.1 million the previous quarter and $7.5 million for the same quarter in 2023. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.69, compared to $0.67 the previous quarter and $1.00 for the same quarter in 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported the quarter ended and year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income Net income totaled $5.1 million for the quarter compared to $4.1 million the previous quarter and $13.4 million for the, EPS Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.67, compared to $0.55 the previous quarter and $1.78 for the same quar.

“On January 26, 2024, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (the " Company ") issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders approved Approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and accompanying Plan of Merger with Summit Financial Group, Inc. at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Burke & Herbert Merger Proposal. A proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and accompanying Plan of Merger, dated as of August 24, 2023, by and between Burke & Herbert and Summit, and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, pursuant to which Summit will merge with and into Burke & Herbert, as more fully described in the joint proxy statement/prospectus (the “Burke & Herbert merger proposal”). Common Stock Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non Votes Common Stock 5,228,384 111,412 58,278 —”
Earnings Releases

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income net income of $4.1 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, EPS $0.55 per diluted share.

“reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. In addition, at its meeting on October 26, 2023, the board of directors declared a $0.53 per share regular cash dividend to be paid on December 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of the close of business November 15, 2023. For the third quarter, the Company reported net income of $4.1 million, or $0.55 per diluted share.”
Material Agreements

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Summit Financial Group, Inc. (effective 2023-08-24).

“On August 24, 2023, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp., a Virginia corporation (“BHRB”), and Summit Financial Group, Inc., a West Virginia corporation (“SMMF”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported the three months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $28.4 million, net income $6.0 million.

“Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $6.0 million or $4.4 million lower than the three months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to increased funding costs and the change in provision for credit losses that included a recapture of credit losses in the prior year quarter. Total revenue (non-GAAP) for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $28.4 million or 6% lower than the three months ended June 30, 2022, and included $25.3 million in interest and fees on loans and $10.8 million in investment security income, which was a 45% increase and a 20% increase, respectively, over the prior year three months ended June 30, 2022.”
Earnings Releases

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $7.5 million.

“Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $7.5 million or $1.6 million lower than the three months ended March 31, 2022.”

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