# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001114927
**File Stem:** 0001114927-26-000006
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 11137
**Document Hash:** 6c05df7308c74f0b0e71b6165d5f4626
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001114927-26-000006.hdr.sgml**: 20260127

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001114927-26-000006

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260122

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260127

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260127

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001114927
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 680450397
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** CA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-30707
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26564285

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 195 N FIRST STREET
- **CITY:** DIXON
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 95620
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7076783041

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 195 N FIRST STREET
- **CITY:** DIXON
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 95620

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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### FORM 8-K

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Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 22, 2026

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## FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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#### 000-30707
(Commission File Number)

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| **California**<br>| **68-0450397**<br>|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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#### 195 N FIRST STREET

#### DIXON, California 95620
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(707) 678-3041

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

#### 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:

☐ 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:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading**<br> **Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| FNRN | FNRN |  |

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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 complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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#### ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTOR OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
(d) On January 22, 2026, First Northern Community Bancorp, announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Servat to First Northern Community Bancorp's and First Northern Bank's Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026. Mr. Servat will be a member of the Bank's Asset/Liability, Audit, and Compliance Committees.

<u>Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</u>

EXHIBIT 99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 2026

The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated January 27, 2026](exhibit99_1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: January 27, 2026

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| **FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP** | **FIRST NORTHERN COMMUNITY BANCORP** |
| By: | /s/ Jeremiah Z. Smith |
|  | Jeremiah Z. Smith |
|  | President/Chief Executive Officer |

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 27, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![](image0.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![](image1.jpg)

#### First Northern Community Bancorp Appoints Jean-Luc Servat to Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Appointment enhances Board expertise in strategic growth, acquisitions, and shareholder value creation

**Dixon, Calif.**, January 27, 2026 — First Northern Community Bancorp (OTCQX: FNRN), the holding company of First Northern Bank announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Servat to its Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026. Servat's addition strengthens the Board's depth of experience in corporate strategy, balance sheet growth, capital markets, and disciplined growth execution.

Servat is the Founder of Panoramic Capital Advisors Inc., which he established in 2013 to provide strategic and acquisition advisory services to financial institutions. During his tenure with the firm, he advised more than ten organizations across the Western and Midwestern United States and has executed 23 transactions with more than $2.6 billion in announced value, primarily focused on buy-side acquisitions within the banking industry. Servat has since stepped down from Panoramic Capital Advisors Inc. allowing him to focus on Board service, governance, and strategic oversight.

"Jean-Luc brings a rare combination of transaction expertise, strategic perspective, and deep banking industry knowledge," said Jeremiah Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Northern Bank. "As we continue to pursue growth through a balanced approach of organic expansion and strategic opportunities, his experience will be invaluable in evaluating opportunities and enhancing long-term shareholder value."

Sean Quinn, Chairman of the Board of First Northern Bank, added, "Jean-Luc's extensive experience in acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate governance strengthens the Board's ability to provide effective oversight and strategic guidance. His perspective will be particularly valuable as we focus on disciplined growth, capital allocation and long-term value creation for our shareholders."

A senior investment banker with 45 years of experience in the United States and Asia, Servat has held industry group and regional leadership positions with Merrill Lynch and Royal Bank of Canada. Over his career, he has advised corporate clients on more than 120 transactions and participated in raising over $70 billion in capital across U.S. and international markets. His expertise spans corporate strategy, acquisitions, and capital formation, with a strong focus on financial institutions.

Servat also brings significant corporate governance experience, having served as a Director of Del Monte Corporation, where he worked closely with management and fellow directors on strategic execution, capital allocation, and shareholder considerations. He regularly advises Boards navigating regulatory requirements, strategic growth initiatives, and complex market cycles.

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"I am pleased to join the Board of First Northern Community Bancorp at a time when the Company is well positioned for continued growth," said Servat. "The Bank's disciplined approach to strategy, capital deployment, organic growth and strategic acquisitions aligns well with my experience, and I look forward to contributing to its long-term success for shareholders."

#### About First Northern Bank
First Northern Bank is an independent community bank that specializes in relationship banking. The Bank, headquartered in Solano County since 1910, serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Colusa, and Glenn counties, as well as the west slope of El Dorado County. Experts are available in small business, commercial, real estate, and agribusiness lending, as well as mortgage loans. The Bank is an SBA Preferred Lender. Real estate mortgage and small-business loan officers are available by appointment at any of the Bank's 14 branches, including Dixon, Davis, West Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville, Winters, Woodland, Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Rancho Cordova, Colusa, Willows, and Orland. Non-FDIC insured Investment and Brokerage Services are also available at every branch location. First Northern Bank is rated as a Veribanc "Green-3 Star Blue Ribbon" Bank and a "5-Star Superior" Bank by Bauer Financial for the earnings period ended March 31, 2025 (www.veribanc.com) and (www.bauerfinancial.com). For additional information, please visit thatsmybank.com or call (707) 678-7742. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

*Forward-Looking Statements*

*This press release and other public statements may include certain "forward-looking statements" about First Northern Community Bancorp and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, including but not limited to statements about the Company's strategic initiatives, and focus on growth, capital allocation and enhancing shareholder value, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about these risk factors is contained in the Company's most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, each as it may be amended from time to time, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, and any reports on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which they are made. For further information regarding the Company, please read the Company's reports filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.*