Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

TL;DR

<b>Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on February 12, 2024, to elect directors and ratify auditors.</b>

AI Summary

Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/ (GOVB) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on January 4, 2024. The annual meeting of stockholders for Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. will be held on February 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The meeting will take place at the Company's office located at 20 John Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642. Key items of business include the election of three directors for a three-year term. Stockholders will also vote to ratify the selection of Bonadio & Co., LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Stockholders are urged to vote online, via telephone, or by mail to ensure their shares are represented.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/, this filing contains several important signals. This filing is a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) detailing the agenda and voting procedures for the annual shareholder meeting. The meeting is crucial for corporate governance, allowing shareholders to elect directors and approve the company's choice of independent auditors.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc./MD/ shows low risk based on this filing. The filing is a routine proxy statement for an annual meeting, with no immediate financial or operational performance data presented, indicating a low level of immediate risk.

Analyst Insight

Stockholders should review the proxy materials to make informed voting decisions on director elections and auditor ratification.

Key Numbers

• 2024-02-12 — Annual Meeting Date (Date of the annual meeting of stockholders)
• 10:00 a.m. — Annual Meeting Time (Time of the annual meeting of stockholders)
• 3 — Directors to be Elected (Number of directors to be elected at the meeting)
• 3 — Director Term Length (Term length for the elected directors)
• 2024-09-30 — Fiscal Year End (Fiscal year end for auditor ratification)

Key Players & Entities

• Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (company) — Registrant and filer of the proxy statement
• Charles C. Van Vleet, Jr. (person) — President and Chief Executive Officer of Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc.
• Bonadio & Co., LLP (company) — Independent registered public accounting firm for Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc.
• February 12, 2024 (date) — Date of the annual meeting of stockholders
• September 30, 2024 (date) — Fiscal year end for which auditors are being ratified
• 20 John Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642 (location) — Location of the annual meeting of stockholders
• 42 Church Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642 (location) — Business and mail address for Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc.

FAQ

Risk Factors

• Compliance with SEC Regulations [low — regulatory]: The company must comply with all SEC regulations regarding proxy solicitations and annual meetings, including timely filing and accurate disclosure.
• Conduct of Annual Meeting [low — operational]: Ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of the annual meeting, including managing stockholder questions and voting processes.

Key Dates

• 2024-02-12: Annual Meeting of Stockholders — Key date for shareholder voting on directors and auditors.
• 2024-01-04: Filing Date — Date the definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC.

Filing Documents

• tmb-20240212xdef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 279KB
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• tmb-20240212xdef14a_bg001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 111KB
• tmb-20240212xdef14a_bg002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 124KB
• 0001558370-24-000059.txt (&nbsp;) — 627KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 tmb-20240212xdef14a.htm DEF 14A S CHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ___) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material pursuant to 240.14a-12 GOUVERNEUR BANCORP, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. January 4, 2024 Dear Stockholder: You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of stockholders of Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"). The annual meeting will be conducted at the Company's office located at 20 John Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642 on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., local time. The notice of annual meeting and proxy statement appearing on the following pages describe the formal business to be transacted at the annual meeting. Directors and officers of the Company, as well as a representative of Bonadio & Co., LLP, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, will be present to respond to appropriate questions of stockholders. It is important that your shares of Company common stock are represented at this meeting, whether or not you attend the meeting in person and regardless of the number of shares you own. To make sure your shares are represented, we urge you to vote online or via telephone or to complete and mail a proxy card. You can revoke a proxy at any time before its exercise at the meeting by following the instructions in the proxy statement. Sincerely, Charles C. Van Vleet, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer 42 Church Street Gouverneur, New York 13642 (315) 287-2600 NOTICE OF 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TIME AND DATE 10:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, February 12, 2024 PLACE The Company's office located at 20 John Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642 ITEMS OF BUSINESS (1) To elect three directors to serve for a term of three years; (2) To ratify the selection of Bonadio & Co., LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and (3) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the meeting. The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business to come before the annual meeting. RECORD DATE To vote, you must have been a stockholder at the close of business on December 14, 2023. PROXY VOTING It is important that your shares of Company common stock be represented and voted at the meeting. You can vote your shares online or via telephone or by completing and returning a proxy card or voting instruction card. Voting instructions are printed on the notice of internet availability of proxy materials sent to you and are included in the accompanying proxy statement. You can revoke a proxy at any time before its exercise at the meeting by following the instructions in the proxy statement. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Henry J. Leader Corporate Secretary Gouverneur, New York January 4, 2024 Note: Whether or not you plan to attend the annual meeting, please vote online or via telephone or by marking, signing, dating and promptly returning a proxy card. PROXY STATEMENT This proxy statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") to be used at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company. The Company is the holding company for Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association (the "Bank"). The annual meeting will be conducted at the Company's office located at 20 John Street, Gouverneur, New York, 13642 on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., local time. This proxy statement and the Company's annual report to stockholders for the year ended September 30, 2023 are available online at www.gouverneurbank.com. VOTING AND PROXY PROCEDURE Who Can Vote at the Meeting You are entitled to vote your shares of Company common stock if the records of the Company show that you held your shares as of the close of business on December 14, 2023. If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a bank or other nominees, you are considered the beneficial owner of shares held in "street name" and these proxy materials are being forwarded to you by your broker, bank or other nominee. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker on how to vote your shares. Your broker, bank or other nominee has enclosed a voting instruction f

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