Fulton Financial (FULT) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026, to elect ten directors, hold an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratify KPMG as independent auditor.

• Shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026, are eligible to vote, with materials available online and by mail.

• The board recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Election of ten director nominees for a one-year term; highest vote-getters are elected.

• Proposal 2: Advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation; board recommends approval.

• Proposal 3: Ratification of KPMG as independent auditor for 2026; board recommends approval.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by December 2, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Nine of ten director nominees are independent per Nasdaq and SEC standards.

• Board includes a Lead Director and conducts annual self-evaluations.

• Committees (Audit, HR, NCG, Risk) are composed entirely of independent directors.

• Board refreshment policy enforces a mandatory retirement age of 72; average director tenure is nine years.

• Board diversity: 40% female, 20% racially diverse.

• Stock ownership guidelines require directors to own at least $350,000 in company stock within five years.