Burke & Herbert Appoints Two LINKBANCORP Directors Post-Merger, Three Incumbents to Depart

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Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. announced the appointment of two LINKBANCORP directors to its board, effective upon the completion of their merger, alongside the planned departure of three existing directors.

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• New Directors Appointed Post-Merger

  Burke & Herbert's Board appointed Diane Poillon and Kristen Snyder, both current LINKBANCORP directors, to its board, effective upon the completion of the merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc.

• Audit Committee Appointments

  Both newly appointed directors, Ms. Poillon and Ms. Snyder, will also join the Audit Committee of the Burke & Herbert Board.

• Three Directors to Depart

  Jill S. Upson will not stand for re-election, and Oscar M. Bean and Gary L. Hinkle will not be nominated due to age limits, all effective at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

• Merger Integration Progress

  These board changes are a direct result of the Agreement and Plan of Merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc., dated December 18, 2025, indicating progress in the integration of the two entities.

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This 8-K provides an update on the board composition following the previously announced merger with LINKBANCORP. The appointment of two directors from LINKBANCORP is a crucial step in integrating the two companies and ensuring representation from the acquired entity. While three existing directors are departing, their reasons are either non-contentious or age-related, suggesting a planned transition rather than a dispute. Investors should view these changes as a necessary part of the merger process, focusing on the successful integration and future performance of the combined entity.