Source-grounded facts extracted from Finward Bancorp's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. at the 2026-05-21 meeting.
“Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting.”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-05-21 meeting.
“Ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Election of three directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.
“The Bancorp’s shareholders elected three directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029.”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. at the 2026-05-22 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Compensation. The proposal described below, having received an advisory vote virtually or by proxy of more favorable votes than votes cast against the proposal, was declared to be duly adopted by the shareholders of the Bancorp. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. 2,720,043 169,928 14,677 379,971”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-05-22 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors. The proposal described below, having received a vote virtually or by proxy of more favorable votes than votes cast against the proposal, was declared to be duly adopted by the shareholders of the Bancorp. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. 3,218,420 57,910 8,289 —”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-22 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors. The Bancorp’s shareholders elected three directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2029. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Director Expiration of Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Benjamin J. Bochnowski 2029 2,486,625 418,023 379,971 Robert E. Johnson, III 2029 2,572,074 332,574 379,971 Martin P. Alwin 2029 2,659,517 245,131 379,971”
Finward Bancorp reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $2.2 million, EPS $0.52 per diluted share.
“Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that net income available to common stockholders was $2.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026”
James L. Wieser departed as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“On March 21, 2025, James L. Wieser informed the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp, an Indiana corporation (the “ Bancorp ”), of his decision to retire as a member of the Board of the Bancorp and its wholly-owned Indiana state-chartered commercial bank subsidiary Peoples Bank (“ Peoples Bank ”), effective as of the conclusion of the Bancorp’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Benjamin L. Schmitt changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Finward Bancorp.
“promoted Benjamin L. Schmitt from Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Bancorp and the Bank to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Bancorp and the Bank.”
Carolyn M. Burke was appointed as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“appointed Martin P. Alwin, Jennifer R. Evans, and Carolyn M. Burke to serve as directors of the Bancorp, with such appointments to be effective as of September 9, 2024.”
Jennifer R. Evans was appointed as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“appointed Martin P. Alwin, Jennifer R. Evans, and Carolyn M. Burke to serve as directors of the Bancorp, with such appointments to be effective as of September 9, 2024.”
Martin P. Alwin was appointed as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“appointed Martin P. Alwin, Jennifer R. Evans, and Carolyn M. Burke to serve as directors of the Bancorp, with such appointments to be effective as of September 9, 2024.”
Finward Bancorp reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $9.3 million, EPS $2.17 per diluted share.
“Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that net income available to common stockholders was $9.3 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024”
Kenneth V. Krupinski retired as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“On February 15, 2024, Kenneth V. Krupinski notified the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ”) of his intent not to stand for re-election as a Class III director of the Bancorp, and to retire from the Board, upon the expiration of his current term at the Bancorp’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”
Robert T. Lowry changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Finward Bancorp.
“Robert T. Lowry, who had been serving as the Bancorp’s and Bank’s interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (as previously reported pursuant to the Bancorp’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “ SEC ”) on December 7, 2023) will remain in his position as the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Bancorp and the Bank.”
Benjamin L. Schmitt was appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Finward Bancorp.
“appointed Benjamin L. Schmitt to serve as the Bancorp’s and Bank’s permanent Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective February 20, 2024.”
Benjamin J. Bochnowski changed role as Chairman of the Board at Finward Bancorp.
“will succeed Benjamin J. Bochnowski, who will continue as Chief Executive Officer of the Bancorp and the Bank and remain on the Board as a director.”
Joel Gorelick was named as Chairman of the Board at Finward Bancorp.
“the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) has named Joel Gorelick as the next Chairman of the Board of the Bancorp and the Bank, effective February 15, 2024.”
Finward Bancorp entered into Sale Agreement with MountainSeed Real Estate Services, LLC valued at aggregate purchase price of $17.2 million (effective 2024-01-29).
“On January 29, 2024, Peoples Bank, an Indiana-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank”) and wholly owned subsidiary of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ,” “ Finward ,” “ we ,” “ us ,” or “ our ”), entered into an agreement for the purchase and sale of property (the “ Sale Agreement ”), with MountainSeed Real Estate Services, LLC (the “ Buyer ”), a Georgia limited liability company, which provides for the sale to the Buyer of 5 properties owned and operated as branch locations by the Bank (the “ Properties ”) for an aggregate purchase price of $17.2 million”
Donald P. Fesko resigned as director at Finward Bancorp.
“On December 14, 2023, Donald P. Fesko notified the Board of Directors of Finward Bancorp, an Indiana corporation (the “ Bancorp ”), of his resignation as a director of the Bancorp effective as of December 14, 2023.”
Robert T. Lowry was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Finward Bancorp.
“on December 6, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Bancorp and the Bank appointed Robert T. Lowry, the current Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Bancorp and the Bank, to serve as the Bancorp’s and Bank’s interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective as of January 1, 2024.”
Peymon S. Torabi resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Finward Bancorp.
“On December 1, 2023, Peymon S. Torabi, the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Finward Bancorp, an Indiana corporation (the “Bancorp”), and its Indiana-chartered commercial bank subsidiary Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), informed the Bancorp and the Bank of his intention to resign from his positions with the Bancorp and the Bank, effective as of December 31, 2023, to pursue other business opportunities.”
Finward Bancorp reported the quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2023 results: net income $6.9 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
“On October 25, 2023, Finward Bancorp (the “Bancorp”) issued a press release reporting its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2023.”
Finward Bancorp reported the quarter and six months ending June 30, 2023 results: net income $4.7 million, EPS $1.09 per diluted share.
“Finward Bancorp (the “Bancorp”) issued a press release reporting its unaudited financial results for the quarter and six months ending June 30, 2023.”
Benjamin J. Bochnowski was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Finward Bancorp.
“Also as previously reported, effective as of June 30, 2023, Benjamin J. Bochnowski, currently the Bancorp’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, has succeeded David Bochnowski as Chairman of the Board.”
David A. Bochnowski retired as Executive Chairman at Finward Bancorp.
“As previously reported, David A. Bochnowski has retired as Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ”) effective as of June 30, 2023.”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Compensation . The proposal described below, having received an advisory vote virtually or by proxy of more favorable votes than votes cast against the proposal, was declared to be duly adopted by the shareholders of the Bancorp. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non- Votes Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. 2,545,328 101,909 41,498 570,876”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of FORVIS, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors . The proposal described below, having received a vote virtually or by proxy of more favorable votes than votes cast against the proposal, was declared to be duly adopted by the shareholders of the Bancorp. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non- Votes Ratification of the appointment of FORVIS, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. 3,233,340 25,516 755 0”
Finward Bancorp shareholders approved Election of four directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2026 at the 2023-05-05 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of Directors . The Bancorp’s shareholders elected four directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2026. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Director Expiration of Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Benjamin J. Bochnowski 2026 2,611,720 77,015 0 Donald P. Fesko, O.D., FACHE 2026 2,394,003 294,732 0 Danette Garza, J.D., CPA 2026 2,616,306 72,429 0 Robert E. Johnson, III 2026 2,623,434 65,301 0”
Finward Bancorp reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $2.2 million, EPS $0.51 per diluted share.
“Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that net income available to common shareholders was $2.2 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $2.1 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period.”
Benjamin J. Bochnowski was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Finward Bancorp.
“the Board appointed Benjamin J. Bochnowski, currently the Bancorp’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, to succeed David Bochnowski as the Chairman of the Board, effective as of June 30, 2023.”
David A. Bochnowski departed as Executive Chairman at Finward Bancorp.
“On January 27, 2023, David A. Bochnowski, the current Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ”), informed the Board of his decision to retire as Executive Chairman and as a member of the Board effective as of June 30, 2023.”
Finward Bancorp reported the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $15.1 million, EPS $3.60 per diluted share.
“net income available to common shareholders was $15.1 million, or $3.60 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022”
Finward Bancorp reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $4.0 million, EPS $0.93 per diluted share.
“For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Bancorp’s net income totaled $4.0 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, as compared to $3.3 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the quarter ending December 31, 2021.”
Lynette M. Klemm was appointed as Interim Chief Risk Officer at Finward Bancorp.
“Effective upon Ms. Cerven’s retirement, Lynette M. Klemm, the current Director of Audit for the Bank, will replace Ms. Cerven as the Interim Chief Risk Officer for the Bancorp and the Bank, until such time as a permanent appointment may be made.”
Leane E. Cerven departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Finward Bancorp.
“Leane E. Cerven, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, will be retiring from her role at the Bancorp and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Peoples Bank (the “ Bank ”).”
Todd M. Scheub was appointed as President of the Bank and Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer at Finward Bancorp.
“the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Finward Bancorp (the “ Bancorp ”) appointed Todd M. Scheub as Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer of the Bancorp, and the board of directors of Peoples Bank (the “ Bank ”), the wholly-owned Indiana chartered commercial bank subsidiary of the Bancorp, appointed Mr. Scheub as President of the Bank, with both appointments becoming effective immediately.”
Edward J. Furticella departed as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“On January 28, 2022, Edward J. Furticella notified the board of directors of Finward (the “ Board ”) of his intent to retire from the Board and not to stand for re-election as a Class I director of Finward upon the expiration of his current term, which expires at Finward’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.”
Robert W. Youman was appointed as Director at Finward Bancorp.
“Robert W. Youman, a former member of the board of directors of Royal Financial, was appointed to the board of directors of Finward and Peoples Bank.”
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