Lakeland Financial Corporation

04/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2026 12:48

Proxy Results (Form 8-K)

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 14, 2026, the Company's annual meeting of shareholders was held. At the meeting, the shareholders elected A. Faraz Abbasi, Blake W. Augsburger, Robert E. Bartels, Jr., Darrianne P. Christian, Melinda J. Creighton Truex, David M. Findlay, Emily E. Pichon, Kristin L. Pruitt, Steven D. Ross, Brian J. Smith, Daniel B. Starr, Bradley J. Toothaker, and M. Scott Welch, each with terms expiring in 2027. Additionally, the Company's shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified the selection of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2026.
The final results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the annual meeting are as follows:
For Abstain/Withhold Broker
Non-votes
A. Faraz Abbasi 15,444,897 4,267,983 2,872,162
Blake W. Augsburger 18,673,142 1,039,738 2,872,162
Robert E. Bartels, Jr. 19,098,273 614,607 2,872,162
Darrianne P. Christian 19,425,366 287,514 2,872,162
Melinda J. Creighton Truex 19,503,483 209,397 2,872,162
David M. Findlay 19,376,143 336,737 2,872,162
Emily E. Pichon 19,142,893 569,987 2,872,162
Kristin L. Pruitt 19,161,025 551,855 2,872,162
Steven D. Ross 19,122,229 590,651 2,872,162
Brian J. Smith 19,241,058 471,822 2,872,162
Daniel B. Starr 19,523,628 189,252 2,872,162
Bradley J. Toothaker 15,560,306 4,152,574 2,872,162
M. Scott Welch 19,149,946 562,934 2,872,162
Approval of Advisory Proposal on Executive Compensation:
For Against Abstain/Withhold Broker Non-votes
14,741,820 4,859,374 111,686 2,872,162
Ratification of Crowe LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
For Against Abstain/Withhold Broker Non-votes
22,283,808 298,203 3,031 0
Lakeland Financial Corporation published this content on April 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via EDGAR on April 15, 2026 at 18:48 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]