Home Bancshares Inc

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   To elect the 14 nominees listed in the Proxy Statement as directors for a term of one year.

2. 2

   Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote Approving Executive Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   A non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.

   More detail

   This non-binding management proposal asks shareholders to approve the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy, effectively endorsing the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related tables. Management seeks this advisory approval to validate its executive pay framework and to respond to investor expectations and Dodd-Frank requirements for an advisory “say-on-pay” vote. The Company frames its program around a mix of base salary, annual cash incentives tied to absolute and relative performance metrics, and substantial equity-based incentive awards for the CEO, two-thirds of which are performance-based and measured against a peer group over multi-year periods. Notable governance features include an independent, all-independent Compensation Committee, use of a peer group of U.S. banks ($10B–$50B) for relative metrics, deferred portions of bonuses to support retention, and clawback provisions consistent with NYSE requirements. The proposal is advisory and non-binding, so while it does not compel changes, a negative vote would likely trigger shareholder engagement and potential adjustments by the Compensation Committee. The Company highlights recent shareholder support (94.4% in favor in 2025) and points to strong financial performance in 2025 as context for recommending a FOR vote. The Board’s recommendation emphasizes alignment of pay with long-term shareholder interests, risk-mitigating plan design (performance metrics, independent oversight, and clawbacks), and retention benefits tied to multi-year performance. Investors evaluating the proposal should weigh the advisory nature of the vote, the specific performance metrics and peer comparisons used, the magnitude and structure of CEO equity grants, and the Compensation Committee’s responsiveness to prior shareholder feedback when assessing whether the compensation program is likely to produce sustained shareholder value.

3. 3

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   To ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the next fiscal year.

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When is the Home Bancshares Inc 2026 annual meeting?

Home Bancshares Inc (HOMB) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

What is the record date for the Home Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Home Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting is Thursday, February 12, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Home Bancshares Inc's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 14 director nominees at the Home Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Home Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Home Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.