Boston Omaha (NYSE: BOC) boosts CEO Adam Peterson’s base pay

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Boston Omaha Corporation reported a change in executive compensation for its President and Chief Executive Officer, Adam K. Peterson. The board’s Compensation Committee approved an increase in his base salary to $739,000 per year, with the change effective retroactively to January 1, 2026.

Mr. Peterson’s base salary was last increased in January 2023, so this adjustment updates his cash compensation after more than two years. The filing does not describe other changes to his role or to broader executive pay programs.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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03/12/2026 - 04:17 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): (March 6, 2026)

BOSTON OMAHA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware	001-38113	27-0788438
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)


1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3300 Omaha, Nebraska 68102 (Address and telephone number of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(857) 256-0079 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable (Former name or address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share	BOC	The New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officer; Election of Directors; Appointments of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officer.

On March 6, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation voted to increase the base salary of Adam K. Peterson, the Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to $739,000 per year. Mr. Peterson’s base salary was last increased in January 2023. The change in Mr. Peterson’s base salary is effective retroactively to January 1, 2026.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements And Exhibits

(d)	Exhibits. The Exhibit Index set forth below is incorporated herein by reference.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BOSTON OMAHA CORPORATION (Registrant)


	By:	/s/ Joshua P. Weisenburger
		Joshua P. Weisenburger,
		Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 12, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive compensation change did Boston Omaha (BOC) disclose?

Boston Omaha disclosed that its President and CEO, Adam K. Peterson, received a base salary increase to $739,000 per year. This change reflects an adjustment to his ongoing cash compensation rather than a new bonus or equity award.

When does Adam Peterson’s new $739,000 salary at Boston Omaha (BOC) take effect?

The new base salary for Adam K. Peterson is effective retroactively to January 1, 2026. This means his compensation for 2026 will be calculated using the higher rate from the beginning of the year.

Who approved the CEO salary increase at Boston Omaha (BOC)?

The salary increase for Adam K. Peterson was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. This committee typically oversees executive pay to align leadership incentives with company objectives and shareholder interests.

How does the new CEO salary compare with Boston Omaha’s last adjustment?

Boston Omaha noted that Adam K. Peterson’s base salary was last increased in January 2023. The new adjustment to $739,000 per year represents the next step in his pay progression after more than two years without a raise.

Did Boston Omaha (BOC) report other changes to executive roles in this filing?

The disclosure focuses on increasing Adam K. Peterson’s base salary to $739,000. It does not describe changes to his responsibilities, title as President and CEO, or other executives’ compensation in this particular report.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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