On December 8, 2025, Middlefield Banc Corp.'s Compensation Committee approved bonuses totaling $230,987 for CEO Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., $105,594 for CFO Michael C. Ranttila, and $85,795 for Chief Banking Officer Michael L. Cheravitch, with additional stock award accelerations for these executives. This event is categorized under 'Changes in management or control' and is significant from an equity investor's perspective, reflecting a positive sentiment.