Meridian Corporation (MRBK) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026, to elect three Class C directors, approve executive compensation (say-on-pay), and ratify Crowe LLP as independent auditor for 2026.

• Shareholders of record as of April 2, 2026, are eligible to vote; 11,879,178 shares outstanding.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online, with options for electronic or paper voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include election of three directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of Crowe LLP as auditor.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 16, 2026, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of eight members, majority independent, with a lead independent director and active committees (Audit, Compensation, Governance, Loan, Risk Management).

• Board structure includes a non-independent Chairman/CEO and a lead independent director.

• Governance best practices include board self-evaluations, anti-hedging/pledging, claw-back policy, and a Code of Ethics.

• Director nominees for election: Christopher J. Annas, Edward J. Hollin, Anthony M. Imbesi.

• All directors attended 100% of board and committee meetings in 2025.