BayFirst Financial Corp. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
BayFirst Financial Corp. filed a Form 8-K dated September 22, 2026, reporting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held that day. The filing concerns shareholder voting and corporate governance; it does not report quarterly or annual operating results.
- Common stock outstanding as of the record date: 26,962,815 shares.
- Shares represented in person or by proxy: 23,833,649, or 88.4% of outstanding shares eligible to vote.
- Common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol BAFN.
- The company is identified as an emerging growth company.
Financial and Operating Metrics
The filing text does not provide revenue, net income, earnings per share, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, capital ratios, or other operating metrics.
Shareholder Vote and Material Changes
Shareholders voted on the election of 12 director nominees, each to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. The vote totals were:
| Nominee | For | Withheld | Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark S. Berset | 23,669,039 | 164,610 | 3,129,166 |
| William T. Conroy | 23,826,037 | 7,612 | 3,129,166 |
| Dennis R. DeLoach, III | 23,611,762 | 221,887 | 3,129,166 |
| Kenneth R. Lehman | 23,825,764 | 7,885 | 3,129,166 |
| Christos Politis, M.D. | 23,670,664 | 162,985 | 3,129,166 |
| Alfred T. Rogers, Jr. | 23,831,059 | 2,590 | 3,129,166 |
| Anthony Saravanos | 23,612,300 | 221,349 | 3,129,166 |
| Bradly W. Spoor | 23,830,280 | 3,369 | 3,129,166 |
| William I. Sultenfuss, II | 23,826,059 | 7,590 | 3,129,166 |
| Joseph E. Taggart | 23,826,072 | 7,577 | 3,129,166 |
| Andrew P. Wright | 23,826,072 | 7,577 | 3,129,166 |
| Barbara J. Zipperian | 23,830,166 | 3,483 | 3,129,166 |
The filing indicates that no adjournment was necessary. Accordingly, the annual meeting proceeded to conclusion without consideration of the adjournment proposal.
Guidance, Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items
The filing provides no financial guidance, outlook, management discussion, contingencies, or unusual financial items. Its principal disclosure is the annual meeting vote and director-election outcome.
Key Facts for Investors to Verify
- Confirm the final certified election results and the directors’ terms through subsequent company disclosures or proxy materials.
- Review the company’s periodic filings for current financial performance, capital, liquidity, credit quality, and risk information, which are not included in this Form 8-K.
- Note that the report was signed on September 24, 2026, although the reported annual meeting occurred on September 22, 2026.
- Review the company’s governance disclosures for any changes in board committees, leadership roles, or director independence following the election.