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WAL · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 22, 2026

Western Alliance Bancorporation — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 22, 2026
Ticker
WAL
Accession
0001193125-26-170423
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Western Alliance's board recommends voting FOR Proposals 1-3 (election of directors, say-on-pay, auditor ratification) at the 2026 meeting.

About Western Alliance Bancorporation
Market cap
$8.8B
1Y TSR
+8.4%
3Y TSR
+30.7%
Board grade
B
Sector
Financial Services
CEO
Dale Gibbons
Last annual meeting: Jun 10, 2026 · View full Western Alliance Bancorporation profile →
DEFA14A

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

 

Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

 

Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

 

 

Definitive Proxy Statement

 

 

Definitive Additional Materials

 

 

Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

Western Alliance Bancorporation

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

 

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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials

 

 

Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

 


 

 

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P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903 Your vote matters! Western Alliance Bancorporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time One East Washington Street, Suite 1400, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 styleINA Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on June 10, 2026, for Stockholders of record as of April 13, 2026 To order paper materials, use one of the following methods. For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and obtain directions to attend the meeting go to www.proxydocs.com/WAL To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12 digit control number in the box below. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Under United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the internet. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy material, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper package in time for this year's meeting, you must make this request on or before May 30, 2026. Internet: www.investorelections.com/WAL Call: 1-866-648-8133 Email: paper@investorelections.com * If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located below) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions OR other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material. Your control number Have the 12 digit control number located in the box above available when you access the website and follow the instructions. SEE REVERSE FOR FULL AGENDA Copyright © 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 


 

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Western Alliance Bancorporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE: FOR ON PROPOSALS 1, 2 AND 3 PROPOSAL 1. Election of Directors 1.01 Bruce D. Beach 1.02 Juan R. Figuereo 1.03 Greta Guggenheim 1.04 Christopher A. Halmy 1.05 Mary Chris Jammet 1.06 Marianne Boyd Johnson 1.07 Robert P. Latta 1.08 Anthony T. Meola 1.09 Dr. Michael Papay 1.10 Bryan K. Segedi 1.11 Donald D. Snyder 1.12 Clarke Starnes III 1.13 Kenneth A. Vecchione 2. To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of executives. 3. To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. 4. The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

 

 


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Frequently asked questions

When did Western Alliance Bancorporation file this DEFA14A?
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 22, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-170423.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Western Alliance's board recommends voting FOR Proposals 1-3 (election of directors, say-on-pay, auditor ratification) at the 2026 meeting. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Western Alliance Bancorporation's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Western Alliance Bancorporation has filed under CIK 1212545, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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