UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): May 7, 2021

KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

655 Main Street, Hazard, Kentucky 41702

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 223-1638

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

On May 7, 2021, William Johnson submitted a letter to the Board of Directors of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (the “Company”) notifying the Company of his intention to resign as Vice President of the Company, effective July 1, 2021, in connection with his decision to transition to part-time employment status with the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank (the “Bank”), effective July 1, 2021. In his part-time capacity, as an at-will employee, Mr. Johnson will continue to serve as Danville-Lancaster Area President for the Bank. Mr. Johnson will also remain a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank.

As of result of his resignation from the Company, the employment agreement between the Company and Mr. Johnson, dated as of December 31, 2012, will automatically terminate effective July 1, 2021. On May 7, 2021, the Bank and Mr. Johnson entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which, effective July 1, 2021, the employment agreement between Mr. Johnson and the Bank, dated as of December 31, 2012 will be amended to reflect an annual base salary of $65,941 and an expiration of the term on December 31, 2023.

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.

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Exhibit 10.1 

May 7, 2021

William H. Johnson

340 W Main St

Danville, KY 40422

Dear Bill:

We are in receipt of your letter dated May 7, 2021. As previously discussed, your transition to part time employment with First Federal Savings Bank of Frankfort (“Bank”) will not impact your job title at the Bank. The following will be the compensation and benefit terms of your part time employment:

Base Salary: $ 66,146, pro-rated to reflect your initial year in part-time status

Paid Time Off: You will not be eligible for paid time off as a part time employee.

Benefits: You will no longer be eligible for the Bank-provided “benefit block” as defined in the Bank’s employee handbook.

In addition, in connection with your transition to part time employment, the employment agreement by and between you and the Bank dated December 31, 2012 (the “Employment Agreement”) and extended through December 31, 2023 (the “Term”) will expire at the end of the Term. As required under your Employment Agreement, this letter will serve as notice of non-renewal of the Term.

If you agree to the terms of this letter please acknowledge and sign below. Please provide a signed copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,