United Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting Details

TL;DR

<b>United Bancorp, Inc. will hold its Annual Shareholder Meeting on April 17, 2024, to elect directors and vote on the independent auditor.</b>

AI Summary

UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ (UBCP) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on March 20, 2024. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders for United Bancorp, Inc. is scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The meeting will be held at Unified Bank's main office located at 201 South Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Shareholders will vote on the election of six directors. An advisory vote on the appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm will also be conducted. Certified Audited Financial Statements for United Bancorp, Inc. are enclosed for shareholder review prior to the meeting.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/, this filing contains several important signals. This filing is a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A), indicating it's the final version provided to shareholders for voting purposes. The meeting agenda includes key corporate governance decisions, such as director elections and auditor ratification, which directly impact shareholder representation and financial oversight.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ shows low risk based on this filing. The filing is a routine proxy statement for an annual meeting, with no immediate financial or operational concerns highlighted.

Analyst Insight

Shareholders should review the enclosed financial statements and proxy materials to make informed voting decisions on director elections and auditor appointment.

Key Numbers

• April 17, 2024 — Annual Meeting Date (Date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders)
• 2:00 p.m. — Annual Meeting Time (Time of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders)
• SIX — Directors to be Elected (Number of directors to be elected)

Key Players & Entities

• UNITED BANCORP INC /OH/ (company) — Registrant name
• Scott A. Everson (person) — President and Chief Executive Officer
• Unified Bank (company) — Location of the Annual Meeting
• Martins Ferry, Ohio (location) — Address of the Annual Meeting

FAQ

Industry Context

United Bancorp, Inc. operates within the commercial banking sector, as indicated by its SIC code 6022.

Regulatory Implications

This filing is made under Rule 14a-101 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, governing proxy statements.

What Investors Should Do

1. Review the enclosed Certified Audited Financial Statements.
2. Understand the proposals for director elections and auditor appointment.
3. Vote shares by returning the proxy form or voting electronically/by phone.

Key Dates

• 2024-04-17: Annual Meeting of Shareholders — Shareholders will vote on director elections and auditor appointment.
• 2024-03-20: Dividend Payment — First quarter cash dividends will be paid.
• 2024-03-19: Notice of Annual Meeting — Notice of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders was issued.

Year-Over-Year Comparison

This is a DEF 14A filing, which is a definitive proxy statement, typically filed annually for shareholder meetings. No prior filing details are provided in this extract for comparison.

Key Financial Figures

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Filing Documents

• tm242769-1_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 435KB
• lh_unitedbancorp-4c.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 24KB
• px_24unitedproxy01pg01-bw.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 125KB
• px_24unitedproxy01pg02-bw.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 324KB
• px_24unitedproxy01pg03-4c.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 407KB
• 0001104659-24-036579.txt (&nbsp;) — 1592KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 tm242769-1_def14a.htm DEF 14A tm242769-1_def14a - none - 3.4375219s UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (R ULE 14a-101) Information Required in Proxy Statement S CHEDULE 14 A I NFORMATION 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 Section 240.14a-11(c) or Section 240.14a-12 UNITED 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 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11 March 19, 2024 To Our Shareholders: The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders will be held on Wednesday April 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time, at Unified Bank's main office, 201 South Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio. Meeting activities will be limited to the Proposals set forth in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Annual Certified Audited Financial Statements of United Bancorp, Inc. are enclosed for your review prior to attending our Annual Meeting. Payment of our regular first quarter cash dividends will be made by separate mailing on March 20, 2024. Whether or not you received your dividend check in a separate mailing is dependent upon your level of participation in our Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Direct Deposit Program or whether your stock is being held for you in a broker name. No payment has been included with this mailing of our proxy materials. It is important that your shares are voted.Please vote by executing and returning the enclosed form of Proxy or follow the instructions to vote electronically on the Internet or by phone. Very truly yours, /s/ Scott A. Everson Scott A. Everson President and Chief Executive Officer Enclosures NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD APRIL 17, 2024 March 19, 2024 To the Shareholders of United Bancorp, Inc. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of United Bancorp, Inc. will be held at 201 South Fourth Street, Martins Ferry, Ohio, on April 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time for the purpose of considering and voting upon the following matters as more fully described in the Proxy Statement. Proposals: 1. Election of Directors— To elect SIX directors. 2. Advisory vote on the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 3. Other Business— To transact any other business which may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment of it. Shareholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2024, will be entitled to vote the number of shares held of record in their names on that date. We urge you to sign and return the enclosed proxy as promptly as possible or vote via the phone or Internet, whether or not you plan to attend the meeting in person. This proxy may be revoked prior to its exercise. By Order of the Board of Directors /s/ Randall M. Greenwood Randall M. Greenwood Corporate Secretary IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2024 The proxy statement and form of proxy being issued in connection with the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the Corporation's 2023 Annual Report to Shareholders are available at www.astproxyportal.com/ast/06954. Your vote is important. Please mark, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy form(s) whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. A return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. In addition, you may also submit your proxy electronically, either by telephone or via the Internet. To do so, dial 1-800-Proxies (1-800-776-9437) or visit www.voteproxy.com and follow the simple instructions. No information is required to submit your proxy electronically other than the Corporation Number and Account Number shown on the proxy card delivered with these proxy materials. Please contact Randall M. Greenwood, Corporate Secretary, at 740-633-0445, ext. 6181 if you would like information on how to obtain directions to be able to attend the meeting and vote in person. UNITED BANCORP, INC. 201 SOUTH FOURTH STREET MARTINS FERRY, OHIO 43935 PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD APRIL 17, 2024 INTRODUCTION This Proxy Statement is being furnished to shareholders of United Bancorp, Inc. ("United Bancorp" or the "Corporation") in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Directors of the Corporation to be used at the Annu

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