HOME BANCSHARES INC 8-K

What Happened Home BancShares, Inc. (HOMB) filed a Form 8-K on January 20, 2026 reporting that its Board approved the appointment of John W. Allison II as a director, effective January 16, 2026. His term runs until the next annual meeting or until a successor is elected. The filing was submitted under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors).

Key Details

• Appointment approved by the Board on January 16, 2026; Form 8-K filed January 20, 2026.
• Appointee: John W. Allison II.
• Mr. Allison is the son of the Company’s Chairman and CEO, John W. Allison.
• Mr. Allison has not been assigned to any Board committees at this time; term lasts until the next annual meeting or successor qualification.

Why It Matters Board composition affects corporate governance and oversight. Investors should note the familial relationship between the new director and the CEO (a disclosed fact in the filing) and watch for any related-party disclosures or committee assignments in future filings or proxy materials. This 8-K documents a governance change but does not include financial results or other operational disclosures.