8-K
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP (LKFN)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
| FORM | 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2026
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Indiana | 0-11487 | 35-1559596 | |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) | |
| 202 East Center Street, | |||
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| Warsaw | , | Indiana | 46580 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (574) 267-6144
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, no par value | LKFN | 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 (s230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (s240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 14, 2026, the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders was held. At the meeting, the shareholders elected A. Faraz Abbasi, Blake W. Augsburger, Robert E. Bartels, Jr., Darrianne P. Christian, Melinda J. Creighton Truex, David M. Findlay, Emily E. Pichon, Kristin L. Pruitt, Steven D. Ross, Brian J. Smith, Daniel B. Starr, Bradley J. Toothaker, and M. Scott Welch, each with terms expiring in 2027. Additionally, the Company’s shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified the selection of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2026.
The final results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the annual meeting are as follows:
| For | Abstain/Withhold | Broker<br>Non-votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Faraz Abbasi | 15,444,897 | 4,267,983 | 2,872,162 |
| Blake W. Augsburger | 18,673,142 | 1,039,738 | 2,872,162 |
| Robert E. Bartels, Jr. | 19,098,273 | 614,607 | 2,872,162 |
| Darrianne P. Christian | 19,425,366 | 287,514 | 2,872,162 |
| Melinda J. Creighton Truex | 19,503,483 | 209,397 | 2,872,162 |
| David M. Findlay | 19,376,143 | 336,737 | 2,872,162 |
| Emily E. Pichon | 19,142,893 | 569,987 | 2,872,162 |
| Kristin L. Pruitt | 19,161,025 | 551,855 | 2,872,162 |
| Steven D. Ross | 19,122,229 | 590,651 | 2,872,162 |
| Brian J. Smith | 19,241,058 | 471,822 | 2,872,162 |
| Daniel B. Starr | 19,523,628 | 189,252 | 2,872,162 |
| Bradley J. Toothaker | 15,560,306 | 4,152,574 | 2,872,162 |
| M. Scott Welch | 19,149,946 | 562,934 | 2,872,162 |
Approval of Advisory Proposal on Executive Compensation:
| For | Against | Abstain/Withhold | Broker Non-votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,741,820 | 4,859,374 | 111,686 | 2,872,162 |
Ratification of Crowe LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
| For | Against | Abstain/Withhold | Broker Non-votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,283,808 | 298,203 | 3,031 | 0 |
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
| Dated: April 15, 2026 | By: | /s/ Lisa M. O’Neill |
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| Lisa M. O’Neill | ||
| Executive Vice President | ||
| and Chief Financial Officer |