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BMRC · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Bank Of Marin Bancorp

10 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Shareholders will vote to elect ten directors, cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve executive compensation (say-on-pay), ratify the appointment of Baker Tilly as independent auditor, and consider any other business properly brought before the meeting.

Market cap
$468M
1Y TSR
+16.5%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Apr 8, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 27, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    A non-binding, advisory vote to approve the Company’s executive compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement for the Named Executive Officers.

    More detail

    This non-binding advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve the Company’s executive compensation disclosures (the CD&A, compensation tables, and related narrative) for the Named Executive Officers. Management seeks this advisory approval to confirm shareholder support for its pay programs and to guide the Compensation Committee’s future decisions; the proxy notes that approximately 80% of votes supported the 2025 program and that the Committee considered that support in setting 2026 compensation. The Company’s compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment of pay with long-term shareholder value through a combination of base salary targeted at the market median, annual performance-based cash incentives tied primarily to company-wide metrics, and long-term equity awards with both time-vested and performance-based components. Key features highlighted by management include a metrics-driven annual incentive plan weighted heavily toward bank-wide goals (e.g., core pre-tax pre-provision net income, return on assets, loan and deposit growth), performance-restricted stock representing a material portion of long-term awards, clawback provisions, stock ownership guidelines, no hedging or pledging, and use of an independent compensation consultant. The advisory vote is non-binding, so while a FOR vote signals shareholder endorsement and may validate current practices, a significant negative vote would likely prompt increased shareholder engagement and potential adjustments by the Compensation Committee. The recent restatement-related review and application of the Company’s clawback policy are contextually important: management reported no recovery was required after analysis, but the existence of the policy and disclosure of the review demonstrate governance attention to pay-for-performance integrity. From a governance perspective, the proposal is a standard shareholder accountability mechanism that enables investors to express views on pay design, incentive calibration, and risk alignment; the Company’s disclosure indicates multiple safeguards to mitigate excessive risk-taking. Analysts assessing this proposal should weigh the program’s relative emphasis on performance metrics and peer benchmarking, the prior high shareholder support, and company-specific outcomes (notably the 2025 securities losses adjusted results and subsequent restoration of core earnings) when evaluating whether pay outcomes are appropriately linked to realized performance.

  3. 3

    Ratification of Independent Auditor

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of Baker Tilly US as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

  4. 4

    Other Business

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    To consider and act upon any other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

    More detail

    This catch-all proposal authorizes the meeting to consider any additional matters properly presented at the Annual Meeting, and instructs proxy holders to vote according to the Board’s recommendations or their best judgment if no recommendation exists. While procedurally routine, 'other business' items can include adjournments, ministerial procedural motions, or, less commonly, late-arising substantive proposals that shareholders or management present at the meeting; the proxy gives the Board and its designated proxies flexibility to address such items without reconvening. From a governance standpoint, this proposal does not change substantive rights but ensures orderly conduct of the meeting and allows for procedural contingencies. Investors should note that proxy holders are authorized to vote on such matters in line with the Board’s guidance; if no recommendation is given, proxies will exercise discretion, which can be material if unexpected substantive items arise. Historically, companies rarely present substantive, material new proposals under 'other business' at annual meetings without prior disclosure; however, the authorization preserves the ability to transact necessary meeting business. For analysts, the primary risk is a lack of prior notice for any substantive matter introduced under this rubric, which could compress shareholder response time; the Company’s proxy statement indicates management is unaware of any additional business at the filing date. Given the Board’s recommendation FOR, shareholders voting proxies without attending the meeting implicitly empower the Board’s designees to vote in accordance with their judgment on unforeseen items, so attending shareholders retain the ultimate control to vote differently in person if desired.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot10

Independent
Tenure on this board
4.9 yrs
Also a director at
Mcgrath Rentcorp (MGRC)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP4.8%783,295$20M
2VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC4.0%642,672$16M
3WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP3.9%632,000$16M
4ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.3.8%623,046$16M
5BlackRock, Inc.3.5%573,449$15M
6BlackRock, Inc.3.2%521,434$13M
7HoldCo Asset Management, LP3.1%504,411$13M
8MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE2.8%458,812$12M
9AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC2.3%373,375$10M
10STATE STREET CORP2.1%340,004$9M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Bank Of Marin Bancorp 2026 annual meeting?
Bank Of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
What is the record date for the Bank Of Marin Bancorp 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Bank Of Marin Bancorp 2026 meeting is Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Bank Of Marin Bancorp's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Bank Of Marin Bancorp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bank Of Marin Bancorp 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Bank Of Marin Bancorp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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