Community West Bancshares (CWBC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2026, with shareholders voting on director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• Shareholders of record as of April 8, 2026, are eligible to vote on 27,106,375 outstanding shares.

• The company completed acquisitions of Community West Bancshares in 2024 and United Security Bancshares in 2026, expanding the board and leadership.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will elect 13 directors, ratify Baker Tilly US, LLP as auditor for 2026, and approve a non-binding say-on-pay resolution.

• The board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and both proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by December 5, 2025, for proxy inclusion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board will reduce from 14 to 13 members following a director retirement.

• Board members bring expertise in banking, finance, risk management, technology, and community engagement.

• All directors except executive officers are independent under Nasdaq standards.

• The board maintains Compensation, Nomination, Strategic Planning, Executive, and Audit Committees.

• Stock ownership policy requires directors and executives to own at least 2,000 shares.