HILLS BANCORPORATION Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened
HILLS BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K on April 24, 2026 reporting the final shareholder votes from its 2026 annual meeting. Four directors — Emily A. Hughes, James C. Schmitt, Lisa A. Shileny and Roger K. Smith — were re-elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. Shareholders also approved the non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) and voted to appoint Crowe, LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

Key Details

• Directors elected (terms through 2029):
  • Emily A. Hughes — For: 4,481,968.30; Withhold: 37,053.03; Broker non-votes: 382,149.00
  • James C. Schmitt — For: 4,414,471.48; Withhold: 104,549.85; Broker non-votes: 382,149.00
  • Lisa A. Shileny — For: 4,450,333.84; Withhold: 68,687.50; Broker non-votes: 382,149.00
  • Roger K. Smith — For: 4,424,039.66; Withhold: 94,981.67; Broker non-votes: 382,149.00
• Say-on-pay (non-binding) result: For 4,212,525.84; Against 104,478.06; Abstain 202,017.44; Broker non-votes 382,149.00 — the proposal was approved.
• Auditor appointment: Crowe, LLP was approved as the independent registered public accounting firm — For 4,791,054.10; Against 42,106.52; Abstain 68,009.72.
• Filing and signature: 8-K filed April 24, 2026, signed by Lisa A. Shileny, Director, President and CEO.

Why It Matters
These voting results confirm shareholder support for the current board slate and executive compensation program, and establish Crowe, LLP as the company’s auditor going forward. For investors, re-elected directors and an approved audit firm affect governance and the oversight of financial reporting; the non-binding say-on-pay approval signals general shareholder acceptance of executive compensation practices.