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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): September 14, 2026

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PATHWARD FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware0-2214042-1406262
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 497-7497
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valueCASHThe 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 complying 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 September 14, 2026, Anthony Sharett notified Pathward Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation from his position as President of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Pathward, N.A. (“Pathward”) in order to pursue other opportunities, effective October 23, 2026. The Company intends to implement its succession plan and will re-organize the President’s responsibilities under its existing executive team members.

The Company thanks Mr. Sharett for his numerous contributions to the Company and Pathward both in his current role and prior position as chief legal and compliance officer, general counsel and corporate secretary, and wishes him well in his future endeavors.






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.
PATHWARD FINANCIAL, INC.
Date: September 17, 2026
By:/s/ Gregory A. Sigrist
Gregory A. Sigrist
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer