# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001013272
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-317294
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 15225
**Document Hash:** 5402c327a5bd676a64a755bc6706bc73
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-317294.hdr.sgml**: 20251212

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-317294

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251212

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251212

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251212

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001013272
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 232828306
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-28364
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251567380

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 717 MAIN ST
- **STREET 2:** PO BOX 269
- **CITY:** HONESDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18431
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 570-253-8500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 717 MAIN ST
- **STREET 2:** PO BOX 269
- **CITY:** HONESDALE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18431

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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

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 12, 2025

## NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

#### (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Pennsylvania** | **0-28364** | **23-2828306** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br> **of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(IRS Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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| **717 Main Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania** | **18431** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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#### Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (570) 253-1455

#### 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<br>on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share | NWFL | 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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#### NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP

#### INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

#### Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 12, 2025, Norwood Financial Corp ("Norwood") announced that it had received final regulatory approvals for its proposed acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc. ("PB Bankshares") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Presence Bank. Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and the expiration of any applicable waiting periods, Norwood anticipates closing the acquisition on or about January 5, 2026. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated in its entirety by reference herein.

#### Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to Norwood's and PB Bankshares' beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and estimates. Forward-looking statements are not a representation of historical information, but instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that may cause actual results or earnings to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; the integration of PB Bankshares's business and operations with those of Norwood may take longer than anticipated, may be more costly than anticipated and may have unanticipated adverse results relating to PB Bankshares's or Norwood's existing businesses; the anticipated cost savings and other synergies of the merger may take longer to be realized or may not be achieved in their entirety, and attrition in key client, partner and other relationships relating to the merger may be greater than expected; the ability to achieve anticipated merger-related operational efficiencies; the ability to enhance revenue through increased market penetration, expanded lending capacity and product offerings; changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve Board and the U. S. Government, particularly related to changes in interest rates; changes in general economic conditions, especially the effects of current fluctuations in tariff policies, impacts of workforce deportations, the proliferation of legal actions challenging government policies, and substantial reductions in force of government and non-government organization employees, all of which may put pressure on supply chains and exacerbate market volatility; occurrence of natural or man-made disasters or calamities, including health emergencies, the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics or outbreaks of hostilities, or the effects of climate change, and the ability of Norwood, PB Bankshares and their respective customers to deal effectively with disruptions caused by the foregoing; legislative or regulatory changes; downturn in demand for loan, deposit and other financial services in our market area; increased competition from other banks and non-bank providers of financial services; technological changes and increased technology-related costs; and changes in accounting principles, or the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking

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statements are discussed in Norwood's and PB Bankshares' reports (such as the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet website (www.sec.gov). All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the proposed transaction or other matters attributable to Norwood or PB Bankshares or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Except as required by law, Norwood and PB Bankshares do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statement is made. We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.

#### Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibits are being filed with this report.

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| No. | Description |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated December 12, 2025.](d944274dex991.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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|  | **NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP** | **NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP** |
| Date: December 12, 2025 | By: | /s/ James O. Donnelly |
|  |  | James O. Donnelly<br> President and Chief Executive Officer<br> (Duly Authorized Representative) |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1** 

Contact: James O. Donnelly

President and Chief Executive Officer

Norwood Financial Corp

(570) 253-1455

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

December 12, 2025

**NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP ANNOUNCES RECEIPT** 

**OF REGULATORY APPROVALS FOR ACQUISITION** 

**OF PB BANKSHARES, INC.** 

Honesdale, PA – Norwood Financial Corp (NASDAQ Global Market: NWFL), the holding company for Wayne Bank, announced that it has received final regulatory approvals for its proposed acquisition of PB Bankshares, Inc. ("PB Bankshares") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Presence Bank. [PB Bankshares previously announced on December 11, 2025, that its shareholders approved its proposed merger with Norwood Financial Corp.] Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, Norwood anticipates closing the acquisition on or about January 5, 2026.

Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwood Financial Corp commented "I am proud of the teams of both Presence Bank and Wayne Bank as they are busy working towards the closing of this merger. We expect this combination will allow us to offer expanded products and services to the communities in our market areas. We look forward to welcoming Presence Bank customers and employees, and PB Bankshares' shareholders, as we work together to embody 'Every Day Better', creating value for all."

**About Norwood Financial Corp** 

Norwood Financial Corp is the parent company of Wayne Bank, which operates from fifteen offices throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and twelve offices in the Southern Tier of New York. The Company's stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "NWFL".

**About PB Bankshares, Inc.** 

PB Bankshares, is the parent company of Presence Bank. Presence Bank operates from four offices and two loan production offices in Chester, Lancaster and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania. PB Bankshares' common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the trading symbol PBBK.

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to Norwood's and PB Bankshares' beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and estimates. Forward-looking statements are not a representation of historical information, but instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.

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Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that may cause actual results or earnings to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; the integration of PB Bankshares's business and operations with those of Norwood may take longer than anticipated, may be more costly than anticipated and may have unanticipated adverse results relating to PB Bankshares's or Norwood's existing businesses; the anticipated cost savings and other synergies of the merger may take longer to be realized or may not be achieved in their entirety, and attrition in key client, partner and other relationships relating to the merger may be greater than expected; the ability to achieve anticipated merger-related operational efficiencies; the ability to enhance revenue through increased market penetration, expanded lending capacity and product offerings; changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the Federal Reserve Board and the U. S. Government, particularly related to changes in interest rates; changes in general economic conditions, especially the effects of current fluctuations in tariff policies, impacts of workforce deportations, the proliferation of legal actions challenging government policies, and substantial reductions in force of government and non-government organization employees, all of which may put pressure on supply chains and exacerbate market volatility; occurrence of natural or man-made disasters or calamities, including health emergencies, the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics or outbreaks of hostilities, or the effects of climate change, and the ability of Norwood, PB Bankshares and their respective customers to deal effectively with disruptions caused by the foregoing; legislative or regulatory changes; downturn in demand for loan, deposit and other financial services in our market area; increased competition from other banks and non-bank providers of financial services; technological changes and increased technology-related costs; and changes in accounting principles, or the application of generally accepted accounting principles. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Norwood's and PB Bankshares' reports (such as the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet website (www.sec.gov). All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the proposed transaction or other matters attributable to Norwood or PB Bankshares or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Except as required by law, Norwood and PB Bankshares do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statement is made. We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive.