CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held April 30, 2026 (filed in an 8‑K on May 4, 2026). Shareholders elected all ten board nominees, approved an advisory (non‑binding) Say‑On‑Pay vote for named executive officer compensation, and ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

Key Details

• Directors elected (vote totals for / against; no abstentions reported for director elections; 1,369,298 broker non‑votes):
  • Earl E. Fry: 19,958,544 for / 2,736,955 against
  • Jason R. Fujimoto: 20,291,665 for / 2,403,834 against
  • Jonathan B. Kindred: 20,226,428 for / 2,469,071 against
  • Paul J. Kosasa: 20,090,197 for / 2,605,302 against
  • Christopher T. Lutes: 20,019,074 for / 2,676,425 against
  • Arnold D. Martines: 19,902,662 for / 2,792,837 against
  • Robert K.W.H. Nobriga: 20,127,900 for / 2,567,599 against
  • Saedene K. Ota: 19,993,601 for / 2,701,898 against
  • Diane S. L. Paloma: 20,268,085 for / 2,427,414 against
  • Crystal K. Rose: 20,109,334 for / 2,586,165 against
• Say‑On‑Pay (advisory): 19,880,004 for / 2,800,376 against / 15,119 abstentions; 1,369,298 broker non‑votes.
• Ratification of auditor: Crowe LLP ratified with 23,976,091 for / 82,192 against / 6,514 abstentions.

Why It Matters

• Board continuity: Election of all ten nominees keeps the current board slate in place, which affects corporate governance and strategic oversight.
• Executive compensation: The advisory Say‑On‑Pay passed by a substantial majority (but is non‑binding), signaling shareholder support for the company’s executive pay approach while leaving the board responsible for any changes.
• Audit continuity: Ratification of Crowe LLP ensures the company’s independent auditor is confirmed for the 2026 fiscal year, which is relevant for the reliability and continuity of financial reporting.