Eagle Financial Services, Inc. filed a Form 425 communication on November 2, 2026, urging shareholders to vote on the proposed merger with John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. ahead of a Special Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Special Meeting date: The shareholder vote is set for Thursday, November 19, 2026.
  • Merger parties: Eagle Financial Services, Inc. and John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. are the two companies involved in the proposed transaction.
  • Registration Statement: John Marshall filed a Form S-4 (File No. 333-299276) with the SEC on October 2, 2026, which was declared effective on October 16, 2026.
  • Proxy mailing commenced: The Definitive Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus was mailed to shareholders of both companies on or about October 16, 2026.
  • Board recommendation: The Board of Directors of Eagle Financial Services, Inc. recommends shareholders vote "FOR" the merger and each of the related proposals.
  • Proxy solicitor: Shareholders needing assistance are directed to contact Regan and Associates, Inc. at 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 800, New York, New York 10018.

Eagle Financial Services Solicits Shareholder Support for John Marshall Merger

Eagle Financial Services, Inc., the parent company of Bank of Clarke County, headquartered at 2 East Main Street, Berryville, Virginia, filed a Form 425 communication on November 2, 2026, reminding shareholders that their votes had not yet been received ahead of the November 19, 2026 Special Meeting of Shareholders. The filing was made pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, with Eagle Financial Services listed as both the filing party and the subject company.

According to the filing, the purpose of the Special Meeting is to approve the merger of Eagle Financial Services, Inc. and John Marshall Bancorp, Inc., along with related matters. The communication, signed by Brandon C. Lorey, President and Chief Executive Officer, states that the Board of Directors recommends a "FOR" vote on the merger and each associated proposal. Shareholders are encouraged to vote by internet, by telephone, or by returning a signed proxy card by mail.

The filing notes that John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-299276) on October 2, 2026, which was declared effective on October 16, 2026. That registration statement includes the joint proxy statement of both John Marshall and Eagle Financial Services, which also constitutes a prospectus of John Marshall. Copies of relevant documents filed by Eagle Financial Services are available through the "Investor Relations" section of its website at investors.bankofclarke.bank, or by mail at Eagle Financial Services, Inc., 2 East Main St, P.O. Box 391, Berryville, Virginia 22611. Copies of documents filed by John Marshall are available through investor.johnmarshallbank.com or by mail at John Marshall Bancorp, Inc., 1943 Isaac Newton Square East, Suite 100, Reston, Virginia 20190.

What Was Disclosed

Eagle Financial Services filed a Form 425 proxy reminder urging shareholders to vote ahead of the November 19, 2026 Special Meeting to approve the proposed merger with John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. The Board recommends a "FOR" vote on all related proposals.