Not independent
Tenure on this board
9.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
HWBK · Annual meeting · Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Hawthorn Bancshares Inc
4 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of four Class I directors; ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditors; advisory (non-binding) approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay); advisory (non-binding) vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes (one, two, or three years).
Market cap
$270M
1Y TSR
+36.2%
Board grade
A-
Record date
Mar 27, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Jun 2, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect four Class I directors (Kathleen L. Bruegenhemke, Douglas T. Eden, Philip D. Freeman, Jonathan D. Holtaway) to serve until 2029.
- 2
Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify and approve the selection of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
- 3
Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory approval of the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
- 4
Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Frequency of Votes on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory vote to determine the frequency (one, two or three years) with which the Company will include a say-on-pay advisory vote in proxy materials; board recommends one year.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot4
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
33.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.6% | 246,188 | $8M |
| 2 | FJ Capital Management LLC | 2.8% | 190,710 | $6M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.5% | 172,042 | $6M |
| 4 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 2.1% | 143,595 | $5M |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.7% | 116,279 | $4M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.2% | 83,013 | $3M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.2% | 80,698 | $3M |
| 8 | BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.9% | 65,186 | $2M |
| 9 | MONETA GROUP INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | 0.7% | 48,725 | $2M |
| 10 | Pinnacle Holdings, LLC | 0.7% | 46,131 | $2M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Hawthorn Bancshares Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Hawthorn Bancshares Inc (HWBK) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Hawthorn Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Hawthorn Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, March 27, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Hawthorn Bancshares Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Hawthorn Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Hawthorn Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Hawthorn Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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