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Get filing alertsRichmond Mutual shareholders approve merger with The Farmers Bancorp of Indiana
Filed May 27, 2026 · Period ending May 27, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Stockholders voted to approve merger with The Farmers Bancorp, Frankfort, Indiana under November 2025 agreement. Richmond Mutual will issue shares to Farmers Bancorp shareholders as merger consideration. Vote passed with 6.6M shares for, 106K against.
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Two directors elected to three-year terms expiring 2029: Garry D. Kleer (6.4M for) and Kathryn Girten (5.9M for). Both received majority support from shareholders.
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Stockholders approved non-binding say-on-pay vote with 6.2M for, 391K against, indicating support for executive compensation practices.
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Forvis Mazars, LLP ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 8.2M votes for in routine annual confirmation.
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Summary
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation shareholders have cleared a major hurdle for the company's merger with The Farmers Bancorp of Frankfort, Indiana, voting overwhelmingly in favor of the transaction at their annual meeting. The merger, first announced via agreement in November 2025, will see Farmers Bancorp merge into Richmond Mutual, with Farmers Bancorp shareholders receiving Richmond Mutual stock as consideration. The strong approval—with 98% of votes cast in favor—signals shareholder confidence in the strategic combination of these two Indiana banking institutions.
For Richmond Mutual investors, this merger represents a significant expansion move that will increase the combined company's scale and market presence in Indiana. The transaction will dilute existing shareholders as new shares are issued to Farmers Bancorp owners, though the strategic benefits may offset this dilution through enhanced competitive positioning and potential cost synergies. Investors should watch for regulatory approval updates from banking authorities and the announcement of a definitive closing date, as these are the remaining gates before the merger becomes final.
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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Stockholders approved merger with The Farmers Bancorp and share issuance, plus routine director elections and compensation votes.
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The Company’s stockholders approved the election of Garry D. Kleer and Kathryn Girten as directors of the Company, each for a three-year term to expire in the year 2029.
Two directors were elected to three-year terms expiring in 2029. Garry D. Kleer received 6,389,170 votes for and 328,077 withheld. Kathryn Girten received 5,853,259 votes for and 863,988 withheld. Both elections passed with majority support.
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The Company’s stockholders approved the ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Stockholders ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent auditor for 2026 with 8,217,379 votes for, 45,975 against, and 122,264 abstentions. This is a routine annual vote confirming the audit firm selection.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Press release dated May 27, 2026 announcing shareholder approval of the merger between Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. and Farmers Bancorp, Frankfort, Indiana.
Richmond Mutual Bancorporation's shareholders have approved a merger with Farmers Bancorp, a bank based in Frankfort, Indiana. This represents a significant corporate transaction that will combine the two banking institutions. The approval is a key milestone in completing the merger, though additional regulatory approvals and closing conditions may still be required.
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