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NASDAQ: SFBC Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. 8-K

Sound Financial Bancorp shareholders approve director elections and executive pay at annual meeting

Filed May 28, 2026 · Period ending May 26, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    Shareholders elected David S. Haddad, Jr. and Laura Lee Stewart as directors with terms expiring in 2029, continuing board composition with no contested seats.

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    Executive compensation received 92% shareholder approval in advisory vote (1.3M for vs 119K against), indicating satisfaction with pay practices.

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    Baker Tilly, LLP ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 97% approval, showing no auditor concerns.

Summary

Sound Financial Bancorp held its routine annual shareholder meeting on May 26, 2026, with all proposals passing by comfortable margins. The company elected two directors to three-year terms, received strong approval for executive compensation practices, and ratified its auditor—all standard governance items with no surprises or controversy. For retail investors, this filing signals business as usual.

The 92% approval rate on executive pay and 97% support for the auditor suggest shareholders are generally satisfied with management and oversight. There were no contested director elections or unusual voting patterns that would indicate governance concerns. Watch for the company's proxy statement later this year for details on any changes to executive compensation structure or board committee assignments that might emerge from this meeting.

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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Sound Financial Bancorp held its annual shareholder meeting on May 26, 2026, electing two directors and approving executive compensation and auditor.

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The Company’s shareholders approved the election of David S. Haddad, Jr. and Laura Lee Stewart as directors of the Company, each for a term to expire in the year 2029.

Shareholders elected David S. Haddad, Jr. (1,611,647 votes for) and Laura Lee Stewart (1,350,298 votes for) as directors with terms expiring in 2029. This is a routine annual director election with no contested seats or unusual voting patterns.

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The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Baker Tilly, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Shareholders ratified Baker Tilly, LLP as the independent auditor for 2026 with 2,135,877 votes for (97% approval). This is a routine annual ratification with strong shareholder support and no indication of auditor concerns.

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