# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001791145
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-230737
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 11484
**Document Hash:** 0ad44a07a1eccd5a925d75a6af67c43e
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-230737.hdr.sgml**: 20260519

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-230737

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 11

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260515

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

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260519

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260519

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GBank Financial Holdings Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001791145
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 823869786
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42621
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26998606

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9115 W. RUSSELL RD., SUITE 110
- **CITY:** LAS VEGAS
- **STATE:** NV
- **ZIP:** 89148
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 702-851-4201

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9115 W. RUSSELL RD., SUITE 110
- **CITY:** LAS VEGAS
- **STATE:** NV
- **ZIP:** 89148

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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):** May 15, 2026<br>

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GBank Financial Holdings Inc.

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Nevada | 001-42621 | 82-3869786 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| 9115 West Russell Road<br>Suite 110 |  |  |
| Las Vegas**,** Nevada |  | 89148 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** (702) 851-4200<br>

**(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)

☐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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| **<br>Title of each class** | **<br>Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share<br> GBFH | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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 Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
*Appointment of Officer*

On May 15, 2026, the board of directors (the "Board") of GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the "Company") and the board of directors of the Company's wholly owned bank subsidiary, GBank ("GBank"), approved the appointment of Jeff Newgard as President and Chief Executive Officer of GBank, effective June 8, 2026. In connection with this appointment, Edward M. Nigro, who currently serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GBank, will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of GBank.

Mr. Newgard, age 54, most recently served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Idaho since July 2015. Prior to joining Bank of Idaho, Mr. Newgard served as Executive Vice President and Eastern Region President of HomeStreet Bank from November 2013 through June 2015. Prior to HomeStreet Bank, Mr. Newgard served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Yakima National Bank from January 2005 through October 2013, and as Columbia Region President of American West Bank from August 2003 through December 2004. Mr. Newgard also currently serves as a director and the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committees of Jentzsch Kearl Farms, a prominent agricultural producer in Southern Idaho. Mr. Newgard received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Walla Walla College and a Master of Business Administration from Washington State University, and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Newgard and GBank entered into an employment agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Newgard will receive a base salary of $500,000 annually. Mr. Newgard will also receive a sign-on bonus of $100,000, and Mr. Newgard has agreed to repay a pro-rata portion of such bonus should he voluntarily terminate his employment, or should GBank terminate his employment for cause, within one year following his start date. Mr. Newgard will be eligible to participate in the executive annual incentive bonus program and will be eligible to receive cash compensation of up to 50% percent of his base salary, subject to achievement of certain financial and business performance targets. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Newgard is guaranteed a target bonus of 50% of his base salary for the 2026 fiscal year if his employment commences on or about June 8, 2026.

In addition, Mr. Newgard will be granted an award of 20,000 shares of restricted stock, subject to a three-year vesting. Mr. Newgard will also be reimbursed for up to $50,000 for his costs to relocate from Boise, Idaho to Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as $115,000 for realtor fees and closing costs in connection with housing, both subject to certain conditions of repayment.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Newgard and any of the Company or GBank's current directors or executive officers. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Newgard and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed to his position. Mr. Newgard does not have a direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Newgard's appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

*Resignation of Director*

On May 19, 2026, A. Lee Finley resigned from his position as a member of the Board of Directors of GBank Financial Holdings Inc. effective immediately.

## Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
[<u>99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2026 of GBank Financial Holdings Inc.</u>](gbfh-ex99_1.htm)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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**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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|  |  |  | **GBANK FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC.** |
| Date: | May 19, 2026 | By:  | /s/ Edward M. Nigro |
|  |  |  | Edward M. Nigro<br>Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer  |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Company Release – 05/19/2026

**GBank Financial Holdings Inc. and GBank Announce Jeff Newgard to Become President and Chief Executive Officer of GBank**

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 19, 2026 -- GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: GBFH) and GBank are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey K. Newgard as the President and Chief Executive Officer of GBank, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, commencing June 8, 2026. Edward M. Nigro shall continue as Executive Chairman of GBank.

Mr. Newgard most recently served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Idaho Holding Company (BOID) (OTCQX) a regional bank holding company headquartered in Idaho Falls, and its solely owned subsidiary, the Bank of Idaho. Mr. Newgard's extensive experience in commercial banking operations, capital markets and strategic acquisitions led the Bank of Idaho from $250 million in assets to $1.3 billion from 2015 through 2025, culminating in a sale of BOID to Glacier Bancorp, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately 17.3x trailing 12-month earnings.

"Jeff Newgard's demonstrated knowledge in banking, capital markets, acquisitions, and creating shareholder value provides a strong foundation for GBank to expand its unique business model while ensuring the growth and the solid performance of GBank," said Ed Nigro.

Jeff Newgard said, "GBank has built an impressive franchise with unique national payments and Gaming FinTech capabilities combined with strong Commercial and SBA lending platforms. I am honored to join Ed Nigro, the Board of Directors, and the entire GBank team to build on this strong foundation and pursue the many opportunities ahead."

**About GBank Financial Holdings Inc.**

GBank Financial Holdings Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "GBFH." Our national payment and Gaming FinTech business lines serve gaming clients across the U.S. and feature the GBank Visa Signature® Card—a tailored product for the gaming and sports entertainment markets. The Bank is also a top national SBA lender, now operating across 40 states. Through our wholly owned bank subsidiary, GBank, we operate two full- service commercial branches in Las Vegas, Nevada to provide a broad range of business, commercial and retail banking products and services to small businesses, middle-market enterprises, public entities and affluent individuals in Nevada, California, Utah, and Arizona. Please visit www.gbankfinancialholdings.com for more information.

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**Available Information**

The Company routinely posts important information for investors on its web site (under www.gbankfinancialholdings.com and, more specifically, under the News & Media tab at https://www.gbankfinancialholdings.com/press-releases). The Company intends to use its web site as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company's web site, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts.

The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the Company's web site is not

incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.

**For Further Information, Contact:**

**GBank Financial Holdings Inc.**

Edward M. Nigro

Chief Executive Officer and President

702-851-4200

enigro@g.bank

![img18569832_0.jpg](img18569832_0.jpg)

Source: GBank Financial Holdings Inc.

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