Hawthorn Bancshares Shareholders Elect Directors, Ratify Auditor

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 2, 2026, with approximately 74.27% of outstanding shares represented. Shareholders elected four Class I director nominees for a three-year term and ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent auditor for 2026. Additionally, shareholders approved the executive compensation and an annual frequency for future executive compensation votes in advisory (non-binding) proposals. Separately, the Board of Directors approved a restricted stock unit agreement for non-employee directors, with units vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date.