Gouverneur Bancorp Files 2025 Proxy Statement

TL;DR

Gouverneur Bancorp filed its proxy statement for the upcoming shareholder meeting.

AI Summary

Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on January 2, 2025, for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing concerns the company's governance and shareholder matters, with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The company is headquartered at 42 Church Street, Gouverneur, NY.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with essential information regarding the company's leadership, executive compensation, and voting matters, enabling informed participation in corporate decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) providing information to shareholders and does not indicate unusual financial or operational risks.

Key Numbers

• 0930 — Fiscal Year End (Indicates the end of the company's financial reporting period.)
• 20250102 — Filing Date (The date the definitive proxy statement was filed with the SEC.)

Key Players & Entities

• Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 42 Church Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 (company) — Business and Mail Address

FAQ

Filing Documents

• tmb-20250210xdef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 658KB
• tmb-20250210xdef14a_a001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 9KB
• tmb-20250210xdef14a_a002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 6KB
• tmb-20250210xdef14a_a006.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 3KB
• tmb-20250210xdef14a_bg001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 108KB
• tmb-20250210xdef14a_bg002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 119KB
• 0001558370-25-000011.txt ( ) — 988KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 tmb-20250210xdef14a.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 2, 2025 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 10, 2025 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, Robert W. Barlow President and Chief Executive Officer 42 Church Street Gouverneur, New York 13642 (315) 287-2600 NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TIME AND DATE 10:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, February 10, 2025 PLACE The Company's office located at 20 John Street, Gouverneur, New York 13642 ITEMS OF BUSINESS (1) The election of three directors to serve for a term of three years; (2) The approval of the Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan; (3) The ratification of the selection of Bonadio & Co., LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and (4) 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 13, 2024. 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 2, 2025 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 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., local time. This proxy statement and the Company's annual report to stockholders for the year ended September 30, 2024 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 13, 2024. 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 vo

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