Midland States Bancorp (MSBI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Effingham, Illinois at 5:30 p.m. CST.

• Proxy materials and annual report for the year ending December 31, 2025, are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review all proxy materials before voting and can opt for electronic delivery to support environmental initiatives.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of four nominees as Class I directors for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay proposal).

• Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all nominees and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Four director nominees: Jennifer L. DiMotta, Jeffrey G. Ludwig, Richard T. Ramos, and Jeffrey C. Smith.

• Directors to serve three-year terms, expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.