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VLY · Annual meeting · Monday, May 18, 2026

Valley National Bancorp

11 nominees · 3 ballot items.

Elect 11 directors; advisory (non-binding) approval of named executive officers’ compensation (Say-on-Pay); and ratify KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

Market cap
$8.4B
1Y TSR
+59.3%
Board grade
B
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
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Meeting concluded · May 18, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot3

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Election of 11 director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

  2. 2

    Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation (Say-on-Pay

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This management proposal seeks a non-binding advisory vote to approve the disclosed compensation of Valley’s named executive officers (NEOs). Management frames the program as pay-for-performance with a significant portion of compensation at-risk and tied to multi-year equity awards (40% time-based RSUs and 60% performance-based RSUs split between GITBV and relative TSR). The Compensation Committee used peer benchmarking and consultant input to set target pay, adjusted award mix to 40/60 to align with peers while preserving performance incentives, and incorporated clawback, stock ownership, anti-hedging/pledging, and double-trigger CIC protections. The Board recommends a FOR vote, citing strong 2025 financial performance, achievement of strategic objectives, and 97.2% prior shareholder support in 2025; however, as an advisory vote it is non-binding and the Committee will consider results in future compensation decisions.

  3. 3

    Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of KPMG LLP as Valley’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot11

Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1BlackRock, Inc.8.5%47,088,045$578M
2DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP5.2%28,716,792$353M
3VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC4.5%25,000,940$307M
4STATE STREET CORP4.2%23,325,401$289M
5VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC3.8%21,252,828$261M
6BlackRock, Inc.2.9%16,178,557$199M
7NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC.2.2%12,457,731$153M
8GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC2.2%12,422,623$153M
9WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP2.2%12,300,561$151M
10AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC1.8%10,133,720$122M
Filings

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Peers

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Valley National Bancorp 2026 annual meeting?
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026.
What is the record date for the Valley National Bancorp 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Valley National Bancorp 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Valley National Bancorp's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Valley National Bancorp 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Valley National Bancorp 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Valley National Bancorp 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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