Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, will be held virtually at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time.

• Shareholders can vote online, by phone, by mail, or during the virtual meeting.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online for review.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Three proposals are up for vote: election of eleven directors, ratification of Crowe LLP as auditor, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all nominees and FOR Proposals 2 and 3.

• Correction issued: director terms expire at the 2026, not 2025, annual meeting.

• Shareholders may revoke prior proxies by submitting a new proxy card.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eleven nominees listed for election to the board, with terms expiring at the 2026 annual meeting.

• Board members include Kenneth J. Mahon, Paul M. Aguggia, Rosemarie Chen, Judith H. Germano, Matthew A. Lindenbaum, Stuart H. Lubow, Albert E. McCoy, Jr., Raymond A. Nielsen, Joseph J. Perry, Kevin Stein, and Dennis A. Suskind.