FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP 8-K

What Happened
First Northern Community Bancorp (the parent of First Northern Bank) announced on March 24, 2026 that it has applied to uplist its common stock from the OTCQX Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company said it is working to meet Nasdaq’s quantitative and corporate governance listing requirements but noted there is no assurance it will satisfy those requirements or that Nasdaq will approve the application. If approved, trading of the company’s common stock would shift from the OTCQX Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Key Details

• Filing date: March 24, 2026 (Current Report on Form 8-K).
• Action: Applied to uplist common stock from the OTCQX Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market.
• Requirements: Company is working to satisfy Nasdaq’s quantitative and corporate governance listing standards.
• Risk note: Company stated there is no assurance the listing requirements will be met or that Nasdaq will approve the application.
• Disclosure: A press release announcing the application was filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
An uplist to Nasdaq could increase visibility and potentially broaden the investor base and liquidity if approved, because Nasdaq is a larger, more widely followed exchange than OTCQX. However, the company must meet specific numerical and governance criteria and there is no guarantee of approval—investors should note the outcome is uncertain and any change in listing could affect trading venue, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements.