# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001881592
**File Stem:** 0001437749-26-011896
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 9055
**Document Hash:** 45259b77339bf5f74914448214ec1250
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001437749-26-011896.hdr.sgml**: 20260409

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001437749-26-011896

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260404

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260409

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260409

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NSTS Bancorp, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001881592
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41232
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26851837

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 700 LEWIS AVE.
- **CITY:** WAUKEGAN
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60085
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 847-336-4430

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 700 LEWIS AVE.
- **CITY:** WAUKEGAN
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60085

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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): **April 4, 2026**

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**NSTS Bancorp, Inc.**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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**Delaware**

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

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| **001-41232**<br> (Commission File Number) | **87-2522769**<br> (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| **700 S. Lewis Avenue**<br> **Waukegan, Illinois**<br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | **60085**<br> (Zip Code) |

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**(847) 336-4430**

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 **Not Applicable**

(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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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock | NSTS | NASDAQ Capital Market |

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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.** |

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On April 4, 2026, Nathan E. Walker, Executive Vice President of NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), and Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company's bank subsidiary, North Shore Trust and Savings (the "Bank"), passed away.

On April 9, 2026, Stephen G. Lear, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank. Mr. Lear has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company since 2012, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank since 2012, and as a director since 2003. Mr. Lear previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Bank from 1997 to 2022, when he was succeeded by Mr. Walker. There is no change to Mr. Lear's compensation arrangements as a result of this appointment.

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| **Item 8.01.** | **Other Events.** |

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On April 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the recent passing of Mr. Walker. Mr. Walker served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Executive Vice President of the Company since 2022. Mr. Walker began his career as a teller and, through dedication, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers and communities, rose to serve as our CEO and President.

The Company is extremely grateful for Mr. Walker's service and commitment to the Company and the Bank. His leadership, character, and commitment to North Shore Trust and Savings will continue to inspire us every day. The Company's Board of Directors and management extend their sincerest condolences to Mr. Walker's family.

On April 9, 2026, Stephen G. Lear, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **Item 9.01.** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.**  |

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**(d) Exhibits.** 

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| **Exhibit**<br> **No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press Release dated April 9, 2026](ex_943134.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, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **NSTS Bancorp, Inc.** | **NSTS Bancorp, Inc.** |
| Date: April 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ Stephen G. Lear |
|  | Name: | Stephen G. Lear |
|  | Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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| ![l01.jpg](l01.jpg) | ![l02.jpg](l02.jpg) |

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

<u>Contact:</u>

Stephen G. Lear

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

slear@northshoretrust.com

(847) 336-4430

**NSTS Bancorp, Inc. Announces Passing of Nathan E. Walker, Chief Executive Officer and President of North Shore Trust and Savings**

**Waukegan, IL, April 9, 2026** – NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (the "Bank"), announced today the recent passing of Nathan E. Walker, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank and Executive Vice President of the Company. Mr. Walker began his career as a teller in 1996 and, through dedication, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers and communities, rose to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank and Executive Vice President of the Company since 2022. Mr. Walker led with courage, integrity, and heart. He supported our employees, championed our customers, and guided our bank with steady vision and compassion. His impact can be seen in the relationships he built, the lives he touched, and the culture he helped shape.

The Company is extremely grateful for Mr. Walker's service and commitment to the Company and the Bank. His leadership, character, and commitment to North Shore Trust and Savings will continue to inspire us every day. The Company's Board of Directors and management extend their sincerest condolences to Mr. Walker's family.

Stephen G. Lear, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Bank. Mr. Lear has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company since 2012, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank since 2012, and as a director since 2003. Mr. Lear served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank from 1997 to 2022, when he was succeeded by Mr. Walker.

<u>About NSTS Bancorp, Inc. and North Shore Trusts and Savings</u>

NSTS Bancorp Inc. is the holding company of North Shore Trust and Savings. As of December 31, 2025, North Shore Trust and Savings had total assets of $266.6 million in assets and operates from its headquarters and main banking office in Waukegan, Illinois, as well as two additional full-service branch offices located in Waukegan and Lindenhurst, Illinois, respectively. For over 100 years, North Shore Trust and Savings has served the local communities where it operates and has deep and longstanding relationships with its businesses and retail customers as well as local municipalities.