Shareholders Approve Merger with LINKBANCORP, Advancing Acquisition

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Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders have approved the merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc., a key step towards completing the acquisition.

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• Shareholder Merger Approval

  At a special meeting on March 25, 2026, Burke & Herbert shareholders approved the merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. The proposal received 9,963,159 votes for, 94,232 votes against, and 107,963 abstentions.

• Merger Progresses to Regulatory Review

  The shareholder approval is a significant step, with the merger now primarily subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions before completion. This follows a joint press release issued by both companies announcing the approval.

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This 8-K formally announces that Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc. This is a critical milestone in the acquisition process, removing a significant hurdle and moving the transaction closer to completion. The strong vote in favor (over 9.9 million shares for, compared to just 94,232 against) indicates solid investor confidence in the strategic combination. While the merger still requires regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, this shareholder approval significantly de-risks the deal and signals a clear path forward for the combined entity.