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BOKF · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Bok Financial Corp

16 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Election of 15 directors; Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2026; Advisory approval (‘say-on-pay’) of named executive officers’ compensation.

Market cap
$8.6B
1Y TSR
+35.3%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 9, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 5, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    To fix the number of directors at 15 and elect 15 persons to the Board for one-year terms.

  2. 2

    Ratification of Selection of Auditor

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

    More detail

    This management proposal seeks shareholder ratification of the Audit Committee’s selection of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The Audit Committee’s annual review considered EY’s professional qualifications, lead partner and engagement team, past audit performance, communication quality with the Committee, fee appropriateness, independence processes, long tenure dating back to the Company’s inception, and EY’s capacity to handle the Company’s operational complexity. Although ratification is not legally required, management submits the selection to shareholders as a routine governance practice to obtain shareholder input; if shareholders do not ratify the selection, the Audit Committee will revisit its choice. The Board recommends a vote FOR because the Committee concluded that EY’s qualifications, familiarity with the Company, and demonstrated audit capabilities and independence support continued retention. This proposal is a routine auditor ratification and is generally non-controversial; broker discretionary votes are permitted on this item.

  3. 3

    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officers’ Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Advisory, non-binding vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This management proposal requests an advisory (non-binding) shareholder vote to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and compensation tables. Pursuant to Dodd-Frank and SEC rules, this 'say-on-pay' vote allows shareholders to signal approval or disapproval of executive pay practices. Management explains compensation program design—mix of salary, annual and long-term incentives tied to relative EPS growth, business performance, and strategic objectives; stock ownership guidelines; clawback policy; and compensation committee oversight—and highlights that the Board and Compensation Committee use peer-group benchmarking. The Board recommends a vote FOR, noting prior shareholder support in 2025 and that the Compensation Committee will consider the advisory vote when making future decisions. As an advisory vote, the outcome will not directly change compensation but will inform the committee’s approach; the company holds a say-on-pay vote annually and a frequency vote every six years.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot16

Independent
Tenure on this board
19.2 yrs
Also a director at
Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.2 yrs
Also a director at
Excelerate Energy Inc (EE)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION5.5%3,361,707$431M
2DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP4.2%2,552,131$327M
3ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC2.6%1,586,451$203M
4FMR LLC1.7%1,025,623$131M
5VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC1.6%988,557$127M
6STATE STREET CORP1.6%969,414$124M
7VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC1.4%855,392$110M
8BlackRock, Inc.1.0%588,373$75M
9CIBC Bancorp USA Inc.0.9%568,745$73M
10CIBC WORLD MARKET INC.0.7%423,700$54M
Filings

Recent key filings

Periodic reports
Definitive proxies
Reference

Frequently asked questions

When is the Bok Financial Corp 2026 annual meeting?
Bok Financial Corp (BOKF) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
What is the record date for the Bok Financial Corp 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Bok Financial Corp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Bok Financial Corp's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 16 director nominees at the Bok Financial Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Bok Financial Corp 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Bok Financial Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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