ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, with virtual attendance available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by May 18, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of 15 director nominees is on the agenda.

• Approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan is proposed.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers.

• Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Other business may be addressed at the meeting as appropriate.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Fifteen individuals nominated for election to the board, including Frank Sorrentino III, Stephen T. Boswell, and others.