# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001750735
**File Stem:** 0001750735-26-000039
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 8248
**Document Hash:** 3c17e720e498005f30425599000c13ca
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001750735-26-000039.hdr.sgml**: 20260427

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001750735-26-000039

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260427

**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**: 20260427

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260427

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Meridian Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001750735
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 831561918
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-55983
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26901720

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9 OLD LINCOLN HIGHWAY
- **CITY:** MALVERN
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19355
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 484-568-5000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9 OLD LINCOLN HIGHWAY
- **CITY:** MALVERN
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19355

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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**

**April 27, 2026**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

![Image_0.jpg](mrbk-20260427_g1.jpg)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Pennsylvania** | **000-55983** | **83-1561918** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Ident. No.) |
| **9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, Pennsylvania** | **9 Old Lincoln Highway, Malvern, Pennsylvania** | **19355** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| **(484) 568-5000**<br>Registrant's telephone number, including area code | **(484) 568-5000**<br>Registrant's telephone number, including area code | **(484) 568-5000**<br>Registrant's telephone number, including area code |
| **Not Applicable** | **Not Applicable** | **Not Applicable** |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |

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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)

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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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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. ☐

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:** |
| Common Stock, $1 par value | MRBK | The NASDAQ Stock Market |

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**Item 5.02.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On April 27, 2026, Meridian Corporation, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Ken Warriner has been appointed to an open position on its Board of Directors and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately. A copy of the press release dated April 27, 2026 announcing Mr. Warriner's appointment is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

**Item 9.01.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:

99.1 Press Release, issued April 27, 2026

**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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| **Exhibit No.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Description of Exhibit** |
| <u>[99.1](kenwarrinernewdirectorpres.htm)</u> | <u>[Press Release, issued April 27, 2026](kenwarrinernewdirectorpres.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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<u>SIGNATURES</u>

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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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **MERIDIAN CORPORATION**<br>(Registrant) | **MERIDIAN CORPORATION**<br>(Registrant) |
| Dated: **April 27, 2026** | | |
|  | By: | /s/ Denise Lindsay |
|  |  | Denise Lindsay |
|  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 484.568.5001 Contact: Christopher J. Annas CAnnas@meridianbanker.com

**Meridian Corporation Announces Appointment of Ken Warriner to Board of Directors**

Malvern, Pa. (April 27, 2026) - Meridian Corporation (NASDAQ: MRBK) today announced that Ken Warriner has been appointed to an open position on its Board of Directors and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately.

"Ken brings a strong background in financial leadership, operational oversight and strategic planning that will be a tremendous asset to our Board," said Chris Annas, Chairman. "His prior service on the Advisory Council, combined with his deep financial expertise and experience across the healthcare and aviation sectors, will continue to support Meridian's commitment to delivering long-term value for our customers and shareholders."

Warriner currently serves as Senior Director of Finance and Administration of the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) in Naples, Florida, where he began his aviation career in 2018. In this role, he oversees accounting, information technology, procurement, risk management and investment activities for the Authority. Warriner has also served as a member of Meridian's Advisory Council in Florida since 2022.

"I am honored to join Meridian's Board of Directors and continue contributing to an organization with a strong reputation for relationship-driven banking and community commitment," Warriner noted. "I look forward to working with the Board and management team to help advance the Bank's strategic priorities."

Prior to joining the NAA, Warriner spent 16 years in the healthcare industry with a Fortune 500 company, where he held roles as Assistant Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer for several hospitals in Florida and Mississippi. He began his career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, holding a degree from Baylor University.

**About Meridian Bank** 

Meridian Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK), serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Florida through a network of bank branches, mortgage and wealth management offices. Offering a full suite of financial products and services, Meridian specializes in business and industrial lending, retail and commercial real estate lending, electronic payments and wealth management solutions, along with a menu of high-yield depository products, all supported by robust online and mobile access. For additional information, visit www.meridianbanker.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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