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NASDAQ: WTFC WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

Wintrust shareholders approve all proposals at 2026 Annual Meeting

Filed May 29, 2026 · Period ending May 28, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    All twelve director nominees elected to the board with shareholder approval at the May 28, 2026 Annual Meeting.

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    Shareholders gave advisory approval to 2025 executive compensation in non-binding vote.

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    Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

Summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 28, 2026, with all proposals passing by substantial majorities. The company's twelve director nominees were elected to continue serving on the board, ensuring continuity in governance. Shareholders also provided advisory approval of executive compensation for 2025 and ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor.

This is a routine procedural filing with no material impact on operations or strategy. The strong shareholder support across all proposals suggests alignment between management and investors. Retail holders should watch for the company's next quarterly earnings report for updates on actual business performance and financial results.

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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Wintrust shareholders approved all proposals at the 2026 Annual Meeting: elected 12 directors, approved executive compensation, and ratified auditor.

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At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Wintrust Financial Corporation (the “Company”) held on May 28, 2026, the Company's shareholders (i) elected all twelve of the Company’s director nominees, (ii) approved an advisory (non-binding) proposal approving the Company’s 2025 executive compensation as described in the Company’s proxy statement, and (iii) ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2026.

Wintrust held its annual shareholder meeting on May 28, 2026. All twelve director nominees were elected to the board. Shareholders also gave advisory approval to the company's 2025 executive compensation and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. All proposals passed with substantial majority support.

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