Gary Collins to Retire as Vice Chairman of Old Second Bancorp
Gary Collins, Vice Chairman of Old Second Bancorp, will retire and resign from the company and bank boards on October 31, 2026. His departure is not due to disagreement with the company. Details of his separation payments and equity vesting are outlined in a Separation Agreement.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
Corporate governance change with limited immediate financial impact; investors may watch for any related strategic announcements.
Market read
A modest corporate action that may cause short‑term price pressure but is unlikely to drive broader market moves.
What to watch
Potential succession plan details or strategic shifts that may accompany the retirement.
Background
The filing is an 8‑K submitted to the SEC reporting the vice chairman's retirement and board resignation.
Ticker impact
Vice Chairman Gary Collins announced retirement and resignation effective Oct 31 2026.
likely slight downside as market prices in the leadership change
Retirement of a senior board member is a corporate governance event with limited immediate financial impact.
Market effects
Minimal effect on the regional banking sector; similar retirements have not moved sector indices.
Limited to investors tracking OSBC and its peers.
None
Counterpoint
If the board transition is smooth, the stock could be a short‑term buying opportunity on any over‑reaction.
Key entities
- ExecutiveGary Collins
Vice Chairman of Old Second Bancorp and Old Second National Bank.
- CompanyOld Second Bancorp
Regional bank filing the 8‑K.
