TFIN 8-K
Triumph Financial, Inc. (TFIN)
8-K
2025-03-25
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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): March 19, 2025
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Item 5.02.Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 25, 2025, Triumph Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) announced a series of management changes in connection the Company’s continued evolution of its business segments and product lines. The changes include the promotion of Todd Ritterbusch, the current President of TBK Bank, SSB, the Company’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, to the head of each of the Company’s Banking and Payments segments. Mr. Ritterbusch is an executive officer of the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 3b-7 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and additional biographical information about Mr. Ritterbusch can be found in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 10, 2025. In connection with these management changes, Melissa Forman-Barenblit, the President of the Bank’s TriumphPay product line, ceased to serve in such capacity, effective March 19, 2025, and is no longer an executive officer of the Company as such term is defined in Rule 3b-7 promulgated under the Exchange Act.
Item 7.01.Regulation FD Disclosure
On March 25, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the management changes described above, which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be considered furnished for purposes of the Exchange Act, and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements. Any statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, predictions, forecasts, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and may be forward-looking. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “likely,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “projects,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: business and economic conditions generally and in the bank and non-bank financial services industries, nationally and within our local market areas; our ability to mitigate our risk exposures; our ability to maintain our historical earnings trends; changes in management personnel; interest rate risk; concentration of our products and services in the transportation industry; credit risk associated with our loan portfolio; lack of seasoning in our loan portfolio; deteriorating asset quality and higher loan charge-offs; time and effort necessary to resolve nonperforming assets; inaccuracy of the assumptions and estimates we make in establishing reserves for probable loan losses and other estimates; risks related to the integration of acquired businesses and any future acquisitions; our ability to successfully identify and address the risks associated with our possible future acquisitions, and the risks that our prior and possible future acquisitions make it more difficult for investors to evaluate our business, financial condition and results of operations, and impairs our ability to accurately forecast our future performance; lack of liquidity; fluctuations in the fair value and liquidity of the securities we hold for sale; impairment of investment securities, goodwill, other intangible assets or deferred tax assets; our risk management strategies; environmental liability associated with our lending activities; increased competition in the bank and non-bank financial services industries, nationally, regionally or locally, which may adversely affect pricing and terms; the accuracy of our financial statements and related disclosures; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; system failures or failures to prevent breaches of our network security; the institution and outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings against us or to which we become subject; changes in carry-forwards of net operating losses; changes in federal tax law or policy; the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations, such as the Dodd-Frank Act and their application by our regulators as well as privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence regulation and oversight; governmental monetary and fiscal policies; changes in the scope and cost of FDIC, insurance and other coverages; failure to receive regulatory approval for future acquisitions and increases in our capital requirements.
While forward-looking statements reflect our good-faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. All forward-looking statements are necessarily only estimates of future results. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the particular forward-looking statement, and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” and the forward-looking statement disclosure contained in Triumph Financial’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 11, 2025.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | |||||
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SIGNATURE
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.
TRIUMPH FINANCIAL, INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Adam D. Nelson | ||||
| Name: Adam D. Nelson Title: Executive Vice President & General Counsel | |||||
Date: March 25, 2025
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Triumph Financial Announces New Leadership Appointments
DALLAS, TX – March 25, 2025 – Triumph Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: TFIN) today announced a series of key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its organizational structure and position the company for long-term growth and innovation in the transportation and financial services industry.
Kim Fisk has been named president, factoring. She joined Triumph in 2012 and has served in key leadership roles within the factoring segment’s credit, underwriting and operations. Fisk has a proven track record of driving business performance and operational excellence in the transportation industry. She succeeds Tim Valdez, who will transition to the role of chairman of the factoring segment. In this new capacity, Valdez will provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure the continued success of the factoring segment.
Todd Ritterbusch has taken on an expanded role as president, payments and banking. He joined Triumph in 2019, initially serving as TBK Bank’s chief lending officer until 2022, when he was appointed president of the bank. With over 25 years of banking experience, his comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations and strategic vision will be instrumental in leading Triumph’s banking and payments segments.
David Vielehr has been named president of LoadPay, Triumph Financial’s digital banking platform for the trucking industry. Vielehr joined Triumph in 2024 to assist in bringing LoadPay to market. With extensive experience in financial technology and product development, he is well-positioned to lead the next phase of growth and innovation for the LoadPay product.
“These leadership appointments reflect our commitment to building a strong, focused structure that positions Triumph to achieve our ambitious goals,” said Aaron P. Graft, founder, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Triumph Financial. “Kim, Todd and David are experienced leaders with the expertise and vision needed to drive innovation and deliver value to our customers and shareholders.”
These leadership changes illustrate Triumph Financial’s commitment to aligning its business segments to drive operational excellence and strategic growth. By fortifying its leadership structure, the company is better positioned to enhance customer value, accelerate innovation, and provide impactful solutions to the transportation industry.
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About Triumph Financial
Triumph Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: TFIN) is a financial holding company focused on payments, factoring, intelligence and banking. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its diversified portfolio of brands includes TriumphPay, Triumph, TBK Bank and LoadPay.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Investors are cautioned that such statements are predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Triumph Financial’s expected financial results or other plans are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” and the forward-looking statement disclosure contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2025. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and Triumph Financial undertakes no duty to update the information.
Source: Triumph Financial, Inc.
Triumph Investor Relations Contact
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