Independent
Tenure on this board
11.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
PEBO · Annual meeting · Thursday, April 23, 2026
Peoples Bancorp Inc
11 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officers’ compensation; ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.
Market cap
$1.4B
1Y TSR
+29.9%
Board grade
B
Record date
Feb 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Apr 23, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect eleven directors to the Board of Directors, each for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officers’ Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
More detail
This management proposal asks shareholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the company’s executive compensation program as disclosed in the proxy, including the Compensation Discussion & Analysis and executive compensation tables. Management seeks this approval to confirm shareholder support for its pay practices and to retain flexibility in compensation design while considering shareholder feedback. The board and Compensation Committee recommend a vote FOR, citing alignment of pay with performance, peer benchmarking, clawback and stock-holding policies, pay-for-performance metrics, and risk-mitigation features in incentive plans. Key context includes 2025 financial results (pre-tax/pre-provision return on average assets of 1.94%, net income of $107M), the use of a balanced scorecard for incentives and equity grants with three-year cliff vesting and performance vesting conditions, and recent CEO transition (Sulerzyski to Wilcox in 2024) that may affect comparisons. The proposal is routine for U.S. public companies post-Dodd-Frank; failure would not alter pay but would trigger engagement by the Compensation Committee to consider shareholder concerns. The board notes strong prior shareholder support for similar proposals and intends to consider the advisory vote outcome in future compensation decisions.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORTo ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Peoples’ independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
12.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
11.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Also a director at
Rocky Brands Inc (RCKY)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 6.1% | 2,181,311 | $72M |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.3% | 1,892,530 | $62M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.1% | 1,489,690 | $49M |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.8% | 1,362,783 | $45M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 1,092,588 | $36M |
| 6 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 2.9% | 1,031,664 | $34M |
| 7 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.3% | 836,386 | $27M |
| 8 | BROWN ADVISORY INC | 2.2% | 805,376 | $26M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.2% | 780,252 | $26M |
| 10 | PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | 1.7% | 595,649 | $20M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Peoples Bancorp Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Peoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Peoples Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Peoples Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, February 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Peoples Bancorp Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Peoples Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Peoples Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Peoples Bancorp Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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