Kearny Financial Corp

1. 1

   Election of Four Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect Theodore J. Aanensen, Curtland E. Fields, Joseph P. Mazza and Charles J. Pivirotto to the Board of Directors, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting or until a successor is elected and qualified.

2. 2

   Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit & Compliance Committee’s appointment of Crowe LLP as Kearny Financial Corp.’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and related narrative.

   More detail

   Proposal III asks stockholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Kearny Financial’s named executive officers as disclosed under SEC compensation disclosure rules. The resolution covers the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and accompanying narrative rather than approving any single compensation component. Management is seeking approval to obtain annual stockholder feedback on its executive pay program, commonly known as a say-on-pay vote. The program emphasizes pay for performance through base salary, annual cash incentives and long-term equity awards. Fiscal 2026 incentive outcomes were below target for all named executive officers, while equity awards were split between performance-based and time-based restricted stock units. The program uses corporate measures such as pre-tax, pre-provision earnings per share and the non-interest expense ratio, along with individual objectives, and includes stock ownership, clawback, anti-hedging and risk-assessment practices. The Company reports that the prior year’s say-on-pay resolution received 94.05% support and that support exceeded 94% in each of the prior seven years. The Board argues that linking compensation to short- and long-term business objectives has supported financial performance without encouraging excessive risk-taking. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the advisory resolution, while acknowledging that the vote is non-binding but stating that the Compensation Committee and Board will consider the result in future compensation decisions.

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When is the Kearny Financial Corp 2026 annual meeting?

Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

What is the record date for the Kearny Financial Corp 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Kearny Financial Corp 2026 meeting is Friday, August 21, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Kearny Financial Corp's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 4 director nominees at the Kearny Financial Corp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Kearny Financial Corp 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Kearny Financial Corp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.