Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026, to elect eight directors, approve executive compensation, and ratify the independent auditor for 2026.

• Shareholders can vote by mail, phone, internet, or in person; record date is March 27, 2026, with 21,172,315 shares outstanding.

• Company operates 37 locations in Georgia, Alabama, and North Florida, with 526 employees as of December 31, 2025.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include election of eight directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC as independent auditor.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 7, 2026, and director nominations between January 21 and February 14, 2027.

• No director nominations were received from shareholders for this meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of eight members, six of whom are independent per NYSE standards.

• Board committees include Audit, Nominating and Governance, and Talent Management and Compensation, all meeting independence requirements.

• Chairman and CEO roles are separated; independent directors hold executive sessions regularly.

• Board and committees conduct annual self-evaluations and provide ongoing director training.