Source-grounded facts extracted from Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Discounted Stock Purchase Plan at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“The shareholders approved the proposal regarding the Discounted Stock Purchase Plan as disclosed in the Proxy Statement as follows: For 93,563,437 Against 3,061,203 Abstain 404,445 Broker Non-Votes 19,326,865”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“The shareholders approved the proposal regarding the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan as disclosed in the Proxy Statement as follows: For 92,456,593 Against 4,152,782 Abstain 419,710 Broker Non-Votes 19,326,865”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“The shareholders approved the proposal regarding the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement as follows: For 89,274,329 Against 7,171,131 Abstain 583,625 Broker Non-Votes 19,326,865”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“The shareholders approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. For 114,141,735 Against 1,967,195 Abstain 247,020 Broker Non-Votes —”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“The shareholders elected the following Directors: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Charles E. Kranich, II 95,639,086 1,389,999 19,326,865 Amber L. Williams 91,039,368 5,989,717 19,326,865 Louis J. Torchio 94,154,722 2,874,363 19,326,865”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $51 million, EPS $0.34 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the “Company”), (Nasdaq: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 of $51 million, or $0.34 per diluted share.”
M&A Transactions
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (closed 2025-07-25).
“completed its previously announced merger with Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation”
Governance Changes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc.: Amendment No. 1 to Bylaws updated place, date and time of annual meeting and clarified that an annual meeting may be held partially or solely by remote communication (effective 2024-11-20).
“On November 20, 2024, our Board of Directors approved and adopted Amendment No. 1 to our Bylaws (the “Amendment”), effective as of November 20, 2024, to update the place, date and time at which an annual meeting of stockholders shall be held and clarify that an annual meeting of stockholders may be held partially or solely by means of remote communication.”
Joseph Canfield was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On August 5, 2024, Northwest Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), appointed Joseph Canfield as Chief Accounting Officer.”
John J. Golding departed as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer Banking Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On June 17, 2024, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of John J. Golding, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer Banking Officer, effective June 17, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported First Quarter 2024 results: net income $29 million, EPS $0.23 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the “Company”), (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of $29 million, or $0.23 per diluted share.”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve executive compensation described in the Proxy Statement at the 2024-04-18 meeting.
“Proposal 3 - An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve executive compensation described in the Proxy Statement The stockholders approved the proposal regarding the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement as follows: For 81,820,842 Against 3,833,859 Abstain 794,496 Broker Non-Votes 15,500,513”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-04-18 meeting.
“Proposal 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The stockholders approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. For 99,872,695 Against 1,438,812 Abstain 638,203 Broker Non-Votes —”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-04-18 meeting.
“Proposal 1 - Election of Directors The stockholders elected the following Directors: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Deborah J. Chadsey 82,610,813 3,838,384 15,500,513 Wilbur R. Davis 75,651,559 10,797,638 15,500,513 Timothy M. Hunter 82,106,331 4,342,866 15,500,513 David M. Tullio 84,101,319 2,347,878 15,500,513”
Douglas M. Schosser was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On February 26, 2024, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Northwest Bank, appointed Douglas M. Schosser Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $29.0 million, EPS $0.23 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the “Company”), (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 of $29.0 million, or $0.23 per diluted share.”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $39.2 million, EPS $0.31 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc. issued an earnings release for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
William W. Harvey, Jr. departed as Chief Operating Officer and Director at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Mr. Harvey will then retire as Chief Operating Officer and as a director from the Company and the Bank on December 31, 2024”
William W. Harvey, Jr. changed role as Chief Financial Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Mr. Harvey will transition from his role as Chief Financial Officer on June 30, 2024”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $33.0 million, EPS $0.26 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the “Company”), (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 of $33.0 million, or $0.26 per diluted share.”
Mark T. Reitzes departed as Senior Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On June 6, 2023, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Mark T. Reitzes, Senior Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking, effective June 9, 2023.”
Amber L. Williams was appointed as Director at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Amber L. Williams has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors effective as of May 17, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $33.7 million, EPS $0.26 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the “Company”), (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 of $33.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted share.”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay votes at the 2023-04-19 meeting.
“Proposal 4 - An advisory, non-binding proposal with respect to the frequency that stockholders will vote on our executive compensation 1 Year 75,617,566 2 Years 739,651 3 Years 8,406,012 Abstain 502,584 Broker Non-Votes 15,470,191”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve executive compensation at the 2023-04-19 meeting.
“Proposal 3 - An advisory, non-binding resolution to approve executive compensation described in the Proxy Statement The stockholders approved the proposal regarding the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement as follows: For 80,631,748 Against 3,775,852 Abstain 858,213 Broker Non-Votes 15,470,191”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-04-19 meeting.
“Proposal 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The stockholders approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. For 98,588,590 Against 1,928,536 Abstain 218,878 Broker Non-Votes —”
Shareholder Votes
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-19 meeting.
“Proposal 1 - Election of Directors The stockholders elected the following Directors: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Pablo A. Vegas 74,689,245 10,576,568 15,470,191 Louis J. Torchio 82,889,924 2,375,889 15,470,191 William W. Harvey, Jr. 75,268,398 9,997,415 15,470,191”
William F. McKnight retired as Director at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“William F. McKnight's term as a member of Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s Board of Directors expired as of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 19, 2023. Mr. McKnight is retiring from the Board as he is not eligible under the Company's bylaws to stand for re-election due to the Company's mandatory retirement age provision for directors and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.”
Sonia M. Probst retired as Director at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On February 21, 2023, Sonia M. Probst, Director of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank, notified the Board of Directors of each entity of her retirement from the Boards.”
Earnings Releases
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $34.6 million, EPS $0.27 per diluted share.
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the "Company"), (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 of $34.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share.”
William W. Harvey, Jr. was appointed as Director at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On August 17, 2022, Mr. Harvey was also appointed as a director of each of the Company and Northwest Bank, effective immediately.”
William W. Harvey, Jr. changed role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Also, effective immediately, William W. Harvey, Jr., who had been serving as interim President and Chief Executive Officer since the passing of Ronald J. Seiffert on May 24, 2022, will become the Company’s and Northwest Bank’s Chief Operating Officer.”
Louis J. Torchio was appointed as Director at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On August 17, 2022, Mr. Torchio was also appointed as a director of each of the Company and Northwest Bank.”
Louis J. Torchio was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On August 17, 2022, Louis J. Torchio, age 60, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Northwest Bank, effective immediately.”
William W. Harvey Jr. was appointed as interim President and Chief Executive Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On June 22, 2022, the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) agreed to certain temporary increases in compensation for William W. Harvey Jr., the Company's Chief Financial Officer, who has agreed to also serve as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company until a permanent President and Chief Executive Officer is named (the “interim period”).”
Timothy B. Fannin was appointed as interim Chairman of the Board at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“the Boards of Directors of the Company and Northwest Bank appointed Lead Director Timothy B. Fannin as interim Chairman of the Board of each entity.”
William W. Harvey, Jr. was appointed as interim President and Chief Executive Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Following Mr. Seiffert’s death, on May 24, 2022, the Boards of Directors of the Company and Northwest Bank appointed William W. Harvey, Jr. as interim President and Chief Executive Officer.”
Ronald J. Seiffert departed as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is saddened to report that Ronald J. Seiffert, the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Northwest Bank, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 24, 2022.”
Jeffrey J. Maddigan changed role as Executive Vice President, Finance, Accounting and Corporate Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“Mr. White will continue in his current roles through March 14, 2022, at which time Jeffrey J. Maddigan, Senior Vice President, Corporate Treasurer, will assume the position of Executive Vice President, Finance, Accounting and Corporate Treasurer as well as Principal Accounting Officer.”
Jeffrey R. White was appointed as Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Risk Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc..
“On February 4, 2022, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Jeffrey R. White as Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Risk Officer of the Company and, accordingly, Mr. White will no longer serve as the Company's Controller and Principal Accounting Officer.”
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