Independent
Tenure on this board
6.7 yrs
Meeting calendar
EGBN · Annual meeting · Thursday, May 14, 2026Contested
Eagle Bancorp Inc
11 nominees · 3 ballot items · contested.
Election of eleven directors; Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent auditor; Non-binding advisory approval of named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$835M
1Y TSR
+40.8%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 19, 2026
Filing
DEFC14A
Meeting concluded · May 14, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect eleven directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
- 2
Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
- 3
Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORApprove a non-binding, advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
The non-binding advisory 'Say-on-Pay' proposal asks shareholders to approve the disclosed compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. Management is seeking advisory approval to affirm alignment between executive pay practices and shareholder interests, to demonstrate shareholder support for the Company’s compensation framework (including base salary, SEIP short-term incentives, and LTIP long-term equity awards structured as PRSUs, RSUs and options), and to validate changes made to the 2026 awards (adjusted PRSU performance ranges and allocation). The Board recommends a vote FOR, citing pay-for-performance features, clawback policy, ownership guidelines, and the Compensation Committee’s use of an independent advisor. The vote is non-binding but used by the Compensation Committee to inform future compensation decisions and investor outreach. Company context includes recent pay-for-performance outcomes (SEIP did not fund in 2025 due to net income shortfall and 2023 PRSUs paid 0%), board engagement with top shareholders, and continuity awards granted in 2026 to retain senior management amid CEO succession planning. The advisory vote addresses investor concerns and provides feedback to the Compensation Committee; management emphasizes peer benchmarking and adjustments to align the plan with market practices. The Board's rationale stresses long-term alignment and retention while noting the advisory nature of the vote and its role in future compensation governance.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.2 yrs
Also a director at
Blue Ridge Bankshares Inc (BRBS)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Also a director at
Sobr Safe Inc (SOBR)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 9.8% | 2,981,796 | $74M |
| 2 | North Reef Capital Management LP | 8.9% | 2,706,025 | $67M |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.1% | 1,549,020 | $39M |
| 4 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 4.4% | 1,346,100 | $33M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.9% | 1,189,511 | $30M |
| 6 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 3.8% | 1,165,022 | $29M |
| 7 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.5% | 1,078,026 | $27M |
| 8 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 3.0% | 902,957 | $19M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.5% | 747,354 | $19M |
| 10 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2.0% | 615,641 | $15M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Eagle Bancorp Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Eagle Bancorp Inc (EGBN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Eagle Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Eagle Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, March 19, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Eagle Bancorp Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Eagle Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Eagle Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Eagle Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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