LINKBANCORP, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
LINKBANCORP, Inc. (LNKB) held a Special Meeting of Shareholders on March 25, 2026 and shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger (dated December 18, 2025) under which LNKB will merge with and into Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (BHRB). LNKB and BHRB issued a joint press release announcing the shareholder approvals. The closing of the merger remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Key Details

• Vote totals on the LNKB merger proposal: For 27,030,504.89; Against 109,013.019; Abstained 36,833.226; Broker non-votes: none reported.
• Merger agreement date: December 18, 2025.
• An adjournment proposal was solicited in case of insufficient votes but was not submitted because the merger proposal passed.
• LNKB and BHRB issued a joint press release on March 25, 2026 announcing the shareholder approvals.

Why It Matters
Shareholder approval is a critical milestone toward completing the merger; it signals investor support for the transaction. However, the deal is not closed yet — regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions must still be satisfied before the merger becomes effective. Investors should watch for subsequent filings and announcements about regulatory clearance, the closing date, and any terms affecting LNKB common shareholders.