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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2024
ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Michigan | | 000-18415 | | 38-2830092 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 401 North Main Street | Mt. Pleasant | Michigan | | 48858-1649 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 772-9471
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | Trading
Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| None | N/A | N/A |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(c) Appointment of William M. Schaefer as Chief Financial Officer
On April 1, 2024, William M. Schaefer was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Isabella Bank Corporation. Mr. Schaefer, age 44, has over 23 years of experience in the accounting and financial sector. Mr. Schaefer served as Senior Vice President Controller and Vice President of Finance at prominent regional and community banks on the East Coast.
In connection with Mr. Schaefer's appointment, effective April 1, 2024, Neil M. McDonnell resumed his role as President of Isabella Bank. Mr. McDonnell held the title of Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 5, 2024.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit
No. | | Description |
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| 104 | | Cover page interactive data file - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION |
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| Dated: | April 15, 2024 | | By: | | /s/ Jerome E. Schwind |
| | | | | Jerome E. Schwind, President & CEO |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
No. | | Description |
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| 104 | | Cover page interactive data file - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document |