Form 8-K - Current report

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

July 22, 2024

 

Bank First Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Wisconsin	001-38676	39-1435359
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

 

402 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI	54220
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

[phone]

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class	Ticker symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	BFC	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for company with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On July 16, 2024, the Company elected Michael Stayer-Suprick to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Mr. Suprick will be included in the 2025 proxy statement for election by the Company’s shareholders.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)         Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release, dated July 22, 2024
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	BANK FIRST CORPORATION
Date:      July 22, 2024	By:	/s/ Kevin M. LeMahieu
		Kevin M. LeMahieu
		Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS release

 

 

P.O. Box 10, Manitowoc, WI 54221-0010

For further information, contact:

Rachel Oakes, Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: [phone] | [e-mail]

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Bank First Announces the Appointment of Michael Stayer-Suprick to its Board of Directors

 

MANITOWOC, WI, July 22, 2024 – Mike Molepske, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC) announces Michael Stayer-Suprick was elected to the Board of Directors of Bank First and Bank First Corporation, effective July 16, 2024. Stayer-Suprick is the third-generation CEO of family-owned Johnsonville Holdings, which includes a portfolio of businesses in the food, bioscience, and fabrication industries and a venture capital fund. He has led the Johnsonville Sausage Group as President, focusing on international growth, merger and acquisition activities, and strategic corporate development. Prior to his current role, Stayer-Suprick was President of West Shore Industries from 1999 to 2009. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in economics and financial applications and earned his master’s degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Stayer-Suprick brings extensive leadership experience in growth and mergers and acquisitions. His passion for strategic planning, talent development, and corporate execution make him a valuable addition to the Board.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Michael to the Board," said Molepske. "His experience leading and growing diverse businesses, strategic vision, and dedication to corporate development will be invaluable in our mission to innovate and build strong community relationships. We look forward to benefiting from his insights as we continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers, employees, and shareholders.”

 

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Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) provides financial services through its subsidiary, Bank First, N.A., which was incorporated in 1894. Bank First offers loan, deposit, and treasury management products at each of its 26 banking locations in Wisconsin. The Bank has grown through both acquisitions and de novo branch expansion. The Bank employs approximately 371 full-time equivalent staff and has assets of approximately $4.1 billion. Insurance services are available through its bond with Ansay & Associates, LLC. Trust, investment advisory, and other financial services are offered in collaboration with several regional partners. Further information about Bank First Corporation is available by clicking on the Shareholder Services tab at www.bankfirst.com.

 

 

 

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