Cohen & Company (COHN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time, with virtual attendance available.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by June 2, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five directors: Daniel G. Cohen, G. Steven Dawson, Jack J. DiMaio, Jr., Jack Haraburda, and Diana Louise Liberto.

• Proposal to amend the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan, increasing authorized shares from 2,500,000 to 4,500,000 and adding an annual increase of 9% of total shares from 2027 to 2030.

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

• Proxies may vote on other matters arising at the meeting or any adjournments.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals and director nominees.