Hanmi Financial (HAFC) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of directors requires a majority of votes cast in uncontested elections; nominees must receive more "for" than "against" votes to be elected.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation requires a majority of shares present in person or by proxy.

• Approval of the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan requires a majority of shares present in person or by proxy.

• Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, requires a majority of shares present in person or by proxy.

• Abstentions and broker non-votes count for quorum but have no effect on the outcome of any proposal.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Advisory (non-binding) vote on named executive officer compensation is included as a proposal.

Audit committee and external auditor matters

• Ratification of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year is up for shareholder approval.

• Brokers may vote on auditor ratification even without specific shareholder instructions.