HBT Financial (HBT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, to be held virtually, with stockholders able to attend, vote, and submit questions online.

• Record date for voting is March 20, 2026; 36,399,305 shares of common stock outstanding, each with one vote.

• Proposals include election of 12 directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of RSM US LLP as auditor.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect 12 directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.

• Proposal 2: Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Proposal 3: Ratification of RSM US LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 9, 2026, and must comply with advance notice bylaws.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of 12 directors, majority independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules.

• Board committees: Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, all comprised of independent directors.

• Board met 10 times in 2025; all directors attended at least 75% of meetings.

• Code of Ethics and corporate governance guidelines in place; stockholders can communicate directly with the Board.