Heartland Financial USA (HTLF) AGM 2024 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting was called to order by the Independent Chairman, with executive leadership present and roles assigned for the meeting.

• Stockholders were informed about voting procedures, including proxy submission and online voting options.

• The agenda included three main proposals: approval of a merger agreement, a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation related to the merger, and the potential adjournment or postponement of the meeting if more proxies were needed.

Shareholder proposals

• The first proposal was to approve and adopt the merger agreement and related transactions.

• The second proposal was a non-binding advisory vote on compensation for named executive officers in connection with the merger.

• The third proposal allowed for adjournment or postponement of the meeting to solicit additional proxies if necessary.

Overview of voting outcomes

• A quorum was confirmed with more than a majority of shares present and entitled to vote.

• All three proposals received sufficient votes and were approved.

• The inspectors of election were instructed to file the voting results with the company records.