Hawthorn Bancshares Releases Proxy Statement

Shareholders to vote on key corporate matters ahead of annual meeting.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:58pm

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A minimalist studio still life featuring a stack of financial documents, a pen, and a calculator on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the corporate governance and financial reporting processes of a regional bank.Hawthorn Bancshares' proxy statement outlines key corporate matters for shareholders to vote on ahead of the annual meeting.Washington Today

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., a regional bank holding company, has filed its definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in preparation for its upcoming annual shareholder meeting. The proxy statement outlines the key matters that shareholders will be asked to vote on, including the election of directors, the ratification of the company's independent auditor, and advisory votes on executive compensation.

Why it matters

Proxy statements provide transparency into a public company's governance and allow shareholders to have a say on important corporate decisions. As a regional bank, Hawthorn Bancshares' proxy vote outcomes could impact its strategic direction, leadership, and financial reporting.

The details

The proxy statement details Hawthorn Bancshares' corporate governance structure, executive compensation plans, and the board of directors' recommendations on each voting item. Shareholders will be asked to elect nine directors to the board, ratify the appointment of the company's independent auditor, and provide advisory votes on the compensation of named executive officers.

  • Hawthorn Bancshares filed the definitive proxy statement with the SEC on April 17, 2026.
  • The company's annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2026.

The players

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.

A regional bank holding company that operates community banks in Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“We encourage all of our shareholders to review the proxy statement and exercise their right to vote on the important matters facing our company.”

— David T. Turner, Chairman and CEO, Hawthorn Bancshares

The takeaway

Hawthorn Bancshares' proxy statement provides shareholders with a comprehensive overview of the company's governance, leadership, and financial matters ahead of the annual meeting, allowing them to make informed decisions on the future direction of the regional bank.