Heritage Financial (HFWA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, to be held virtually at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online, with options for electronic or paper delivery.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review all proxy materials before voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eleven directors is up for shareholder vote, with board recommending a vote FOR all nominees.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation is proposed, with board recommending approval.

• Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 is on the agenda, with board recommending approval.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eleven director nominees are listed for election at the annual meeting.