BFC Bank First Corporation

 

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)

October 21, 2024

 

Bank First Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Wisconsin	001-38676	39-1435359
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

 

402 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI	54220
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(920) 652-3100

 

N/A

(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:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class	Ticker symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	BFC	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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).

Emerging growth company  ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for company with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨

 

 

 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On October 15, 2024, Bank First Corporation (the “Company”) elected Daniel C. McConeghy to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Mr. McConeghy will be included in the proxy statement for election by the Company’s shareholders at the next annual shareholder meeting.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release, dated October 21, 2024
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	BANK FIRST CORPORATION
Date:     October 21, 2024	By:	/s/ Kevin M. LeMahieu
		Kevin M. LeMahieu
		Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS release

 

P.O. Box 10, Manitowoc, WI 54221-0010

For further information, contact:

Rachel Oakes, Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: (608) 372-2265 | roakes@bankfirst.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Bank First Announces the Appointment of Daniel “Skip” McConeghy to its Board of Directors

 

MANITOWOC, WI, October 17, 2024 – Mike Molepske, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC), announces that Daniel C. “Skip” McConeghy has been elected to the Board of Directors of Bank First on August 20, 2024, and subsequently to the Board of Directors of Bank First Corporation on October 15, 2024. He will be included in the 2024 Proxy Statement for election by shareholders at the Annual Shareholder Meeting in June 2025.

 

McConeghy is Vice President, Chief Accounting and Tax Officer at Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart building technology solutions focused on safety, health, and sustainability. He serves as the company’s principal accounting officer, overseeing controllership, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and corporate operations. Additionally, he manages the company’s global tax strategy, including financial reporting, controversy management, and compliance. Since joining Johnson Controls in 2012, he has consolidated global tax resources, transformed indirect tax functions, and served as a member of the Automotive, Power Solutions, and Tyco transaction and integration teams. He also briefly served as interim controller in 2022 until he was appointed principal accounting officer. Prior to Johnson Controls, McConeghy spent 23 years at PwC as a global tax engagement partner and leader of their US Aerospace and Defense Practice, serving clients like The Boeing Company, Kimberly Clark, and McDonald's. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from UW-Madison. McConeghy brings extensive experience in corporate finance, operational improvement, and compliance management. His dedication to developing streamlined processes and delivering long-term value makes him a valuable addition to the Board.

 

“It’s an honor to welcome Skip to the Board,” Molepske stated. “His vast experience in tax strategies and operations, combined with his proven track record in leading corporate transformations, will be instrumental in strengthening our growth initiatives. We are confident his insights will help us continue to uphold our mission to deliver exceptional value to our customers, employees, and shareholders.”

 

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Bank First Corporation provides financial services through its subsidiary, Bank First, N.A., which was incorporated in 1894. Bank First offers loan, deposit, and treasury management products at each of its 26 banking locations in Wisconsin. The Bank has grown through both acquisitions and de novo branch expansion. The Bank employs approximately 364 full-time equivalent staff and has assets of approximately $4.3 billion. Insurance services are available through its bond with Ansay & Associates, LLC. Trust, investment advisory, and other financial services are offered in collaboration with several regional partners. Further information about Bank First Corporation is available by clicking on the Shareholder Services tab at www.bankfirst.com.

 

 

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