Alkami (ALKT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, to be held virtually; record date is March 23, 2026.

• Three proposals up for vote: election of three Class II directors, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and advisory approval of executive compensation.

• 107,016,974 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote; each share has one vote.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically to reduce environmental impact and costs.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect Charles Kane, Alex Shootman, and Brian R. Smith as Class II directors until 2029.

• Proposal 2: Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Proposal 3: Advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers.

• Board recommends voting “For” all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 8, 2026, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine members divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms.

• Majority of directors are independent; CEO is not independent.

• Board leadership structure separates Chairperson and CEO roles; Brian R. Smith serves as Chairperson.

• Four standing committees: Audit, Compensation, Information Systems Audit, and Nominating and Corporate Governance.

• Directors are evaluated for independence and diversity of skills and experience.

• Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Insider Trading Compliance Policy in place.