Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, at Willow Brook Country Club in Tyler, Texas.

• Shareholders can vote online, by mail, or in person, with voting closing on May 13, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of six directors with staggered terms expiring in 2027, 2028, and 2029.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is on the agenda.

• Proposal to amend the Restated Certificate of Formation to authorize up to 8,000,000 shares of flexible preferred stock.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nominees for director positions include Lawrence L. Anderson, Keith M. Donahoe, H. J. Shands III, Preston L. Smith, Jeb W. Jones, and Raymond C. McKinney.

• Board recommends voting in favor of all director nominees.