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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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) May 26, 2026 | | |
| SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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| Maryland | | 001-35633 | | 45-5188530 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 150, Seattle, Washington | | 98121 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (206) 448-0884 |
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| (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 |
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| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | SFBC | 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 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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 complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act
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ITEM 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 26, 2026. Holders of record of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on March 31, 2026, were entitled to vote on three proposals at the annual meeting. The final voting results of each proposal are set forth below.
Proposal 1 – Election of Directors
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.
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| David S. Haddad, Jr. | | Laura Lee Stewart | | | | |
| For | 1,611,647 | | 1,350,298 | | | | |
| Withheld | 89,116 | | 350,465 | | | | |
| Broker Non-Vote | 504,228 | | 504,228 | | | | |
Proposal 2 - Advisory (Non-binding) Vote on Executive Compensation
The Company’s shareholders approved the advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.
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| Number of Votes |
| For | 1,301,081 |
| Against | 119,353 |
| Abstain | 280,329 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 504,228 |
Proposal 3 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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.
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| Number of Votes |
| For | 2,135,877 |
| Against | 66,862 |
| Abstain | 2,252 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| | SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. |
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| Date: May 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Laura Lee Stewart |
| | | Laura Lee Stewart |
| | | CEO |