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ISABELLA BANK CORP · May 7, 3:14 PM ET

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ISABELLA BANK CORP 8-K

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Isabella Bank Corp Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened Isabella Bank Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2026 and filed certified voting results. Shareholders elected directors, approved an advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation, approved the Isabella Bank Corporation 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and ratified Plante & Moran, PLLC as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The proxy statement describing these proposals was filed on March 23, 2026.

Key Details

  • Director elections:
    • Brian B. Tessin elected for a term expiring 2027 — For: 3,320,363; Withhold: 66,622; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
    • Dr. Jeffrey J. Barnes elected for a term expiring 2029 — For: 3,303,689; Withhold: 83,296; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
    • David B. Behen elected for a term expiring 2029 — For: 3,345,576; Withhold: 41,409; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
    • Melinda M. Coffin elected for a term expiring 2029 — For: 3,312,891; Withhold: 74,094; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
    • Vicki L. Rupp elected for a term expiring 2029 — For: 3,328,378; Withhold: 58,607; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
  • Advisory vote on executive compensation: approved — For: 3,170,901; Against: 102,232; Abstain: 113,852; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
  • 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: approved — For: 3,227,845; Against: 47,669; Abstain: 111,471; Broker non-votes: 759,229.
  • Auditor ratification: Plante & Moran, PLLC ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 — For: 4,070,547; Against: 39,773; Abstain: 35,894.

Why It Matters These votes confirm the company’s board composition and shareholder support for management proposals. Re-election of directors maintains board continuity; the advisory approval of executive compensation signals shareholder acceptance (non-binding); ESPP approval authorizes employee share purchase benefits which can affect share issuance over time; and auditor ratification ensures continuity of the external audit relationship. Investors tracking corporate governance, potential share dilution from equity plans, or management alignment should note these outcomes.

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