ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026, at corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, with voting on director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

• Proxy materials include detailed information on business activities, performance, and governance, with voting instructions provided for various methods.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, FOR the advisory vote on executive compensation, and FOR the ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on: (1) election of seven directors, (2) advisory say-on-pay for executive compensation, (3) ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor, and (4) other business as may arise.

• Board unanimously recommends approval of all proposals.

• Voting instructions are available for internet, phone, mail, and in-person voting; quorum requires over half of outstanding shares.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Seven director nominees, including a mix of experienced executives and independent directors, are up for election.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Corporate Governance & Nominations) are composed entirely of independent directors.

• Governance practices include annual review of guidelines, director resignation policy, incentive compensation clawback, and robust insider trading and anti-hedging policies.

• Board structure features a combined Chairman/CEO role balanced by a Lead Independent Director and independent committee chairs.

• Human capital management emphasizes diversity, internal promotion, and competitive benefits.