Bank First Corp Finalizes Proposal to Remove Supermajority Voting for Fundamental Transactions

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Bank First Corp filed its definitive proxy statement, including a key proposal to remove the 80% supermajority voting requirement for major corporate transactions, shifting power to a simple majority vote.

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• Charter Amendment Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on a proposal to amend the company's Restated Articles of Incorporation, removing the 80% supermajority voting requirement for certain fundamental transactions (mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales) and reverting to a simple majority vote.

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, where the proposed charter amendment and other routine matters will be voted upon.

• Director Retirement

  Stephen E. Johnson will retire from the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual Shareholder Meeting.

• Executive Compensation Disclosed

  Detailed compensation for named executive officers for 2025 is provided, including a CEO pay ratio of 30:1, with performance-based incentives and equity awards.

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This definitive proxy statement confirms the proposal to amend the company's Restated Articles of Incorporation, eliminating the 80% supermajority voting requirement for certain mergers, acquisitions, or sales of substantially all assets. This change, if approved by shareholders, would revert the approval threshold to a simple majority under Wisconsin law. While enhancing strategic flexibility for the Board, it also reduces the blocking power of minority shareholders in such transactions. This filing follows a preliminary proxy statement on April 14, 2026, and sets the stage for the shareholder vote on June 15, 2026.