# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001098151
**File Stem:** 0001437749-26-000408
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 9595
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001437749-26-000408.hdr.sgml**: 20260106

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001437749-26-000408

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260102

**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**: 20260106

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260105

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIDELITY D & D BANCORP INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001098151
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 233017653
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38229
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26508026

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BLAKELY & DRINKER STREETS
- **CITY:** DUNMORE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18512
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5703428281

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BLAKELY & DRINKER STREETS
- **CITY:** DUNMORE
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 18512

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

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**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 2, 2026**

<u>**FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.**</u>

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Pennsylvania** | **001-38229** | **23-3017653** |
| (State or other<br> jurisdiction of<br> incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| **Blakely and Drinker Streets, Dunmore, PA** | **18512** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **(570) 342-8281**

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 (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ 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 Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, no par value | FDBC | 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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**CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K**

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

On January 2, 2026, the Boards of Directors of Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (the "Corporation") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (the "Bank") elected Rocco DelVecchio and James Clemente, CPA, MT as directors of the Corporation and the Bank. Mr. DelVecchio was appointed as a Class B director of the Corporation to serve until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, and Mr. Clemente was appointed as a Class C director of the Corporation to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. DelVechio has been named to the ALCO, Credit Administration, Loan, Nominating and Risk Management Committees of the Corporation and Bank. Mr. Clemente has been named to the Audit, Credit Administration, Loan, Nominating, Risk Management and Trust/Investments Committees of the Corporation and Bank.

Other than those fees and benefits available to all nonemployee directors of the Corporation and Bank, Messrs. DelVecchio and Clemente were not appointed to their positions pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person, and they have no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits

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| <u>Exhibit Number</u> | <u>Description</u> |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated January 2, 2026](ex_903969.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 Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.** |
|  | (Registrant) |
| Dated: January 5, 2026 | /s/ Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr. |
|  | Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr. |
|  | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Contact:

Tara Smith

VP & Director of Marketing

(570) 504.2231

Tara.Smith@fddbank.com

**Fidelity Bank Welcomes James Clemente, CPA, MT and Rocco A. DelVecchio to Board of Directors**

**Dunmore, PA** – **January 2, 2026** – Brian J. Cali, Chairman of the Board of Fidelity Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Clemente, CPA, MT and Rocco A. DelVecchio to its Board of Directors.

On January 2, 2026, the Boards of Directors of Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (the "Corporation") and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (the "Bank") elected James Clemente, CPA, MT and Rocco DelVecchio as directors of the Corporation and the Bank. Mr. Clemente was appointed as director of the Corporation to serve until the 2028 annual meeting of shareholders, and Mr. DelVecchio was appointed as director of the Corporation to serve until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

Clemente brings more than 45 years of experience in accounting and consulting as Managing Partner at Snyder & Clemente, where he specializes in taxation, estate and gift planning, business acquisitions, and IRS representation. He recently served as a director for another local community bank. Clemente is a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and an active member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

DelVecchio is a highly accomplished financial services executive with decades of leadership experience across commercial, retail, small business, and wealth management. Most recently, he served as Consultant for Fidelity Bank (2020–2024). Rocco's impressive career includes senior leadership roles as President & Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at another area bank, managing multi-billion-dollar loan and deposit portfolios and driving profitable growth strategies.

In making this announcement, Cali mentioned, "James brings exceptional expertise in accounting and taxation, along with a long history of community involvement. His insight and commitment to service will help guide Fidelity Bank's strategic direction and reinforce our dedication to delivering value for our clients and shareholders." He added, "Rocco's leadership and extensive banking experience will be a tremendous asset to our Board. His proven ability to drive growth and foster strong client relationships reflects the values that define Fidelity Bank."

Daniel J. Santaniello, President & Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, stated, "I am excited to welcome James and Rocco. I am confident that their expertise and commitment to the communities we serve will help us continue to build long-term value for our bankers, clients, shareholders, and communities."

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**About Fidelity Bank**<br> Fidelity Bank has built a strong history as a trusted financial advisor and continues its mission of exceeding client expectations through a unique banking experience. It operates 21 full-service offices throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties, along with a limited production commercial office in Luzerne County and a Fidelity Bank Wealth Management Office in Schuylkill County. Fidelity Bank provides a digital banking experience online at www.bankatfidelity.com, through the Fidelity Mobile Banking app, and in the Client Care Center at 1-800-388-4380. Part of the Company's vision is to serve as the best bank for the community, which was accomplished by having provided over 5,960 hours of volunteer time and over $1.5 million in donations to non-profit organizations directly within the markets served throughout 2024. Fidelity Bank's deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the full extent permitted by law.