East West Bancorp (EWBC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026, with a record date of March 30, 2026, and will be held virtually.

• Key proposals include election of 11 directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of amendments to the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, adoption of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor.

• The company reported record 2025 financial results: $80.4B in assets, $67.1B in deposits, $56.9B in loans, 16.01% ROE, and 1.70% ROA.

• Corporate responsibility initiatives included $800M in small business/community lending, $400M for affordable housing, $1.2B in sustainability loans, and $18.1M in charitable contributions.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: election of 11 directors, advisory approval of 2025 executive compensation, amendment of the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, adoption of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of 11 members, 10 of whom are independent; all standing committees are independent.

• Directors bring expertise in finance, risk, technology, governance, and international markets.

• Annual director elections, majority voting, proxy access, and no poison pill are in place.

• Board leadership includes a combined Chairman/CEO and a strong Lead Independent Director.

• Regular board and committee self-assessments, succession planning, and continuing education are conducted.