Shareholders to Re-Vote on Charter Amendment to Lower Voting Threshold for Major Corporate Actions

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First United Corp filed its definitive proxy, seeking shareholder approval to lower the voting threshold for major corporate actions to a simple majority, a proposal that failed in 2024.

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• Charter Amendment Re-Vote on Lowering Voting Threshold

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to reduce the approval threshold for "Extraordinary Actions" (e.g., mergers, asset sales, charter amendments) from two-thirds to a majority of all outstanding shares. This proposal previously failed in 2024.

• New CEO Nominated to Board of Directors

  Jason B. Rush, who became President and CEO on January 1, 2026, has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Carissa L. Rodeheaver.

• Executive Compensation Details for 2025

  The filing provides comprehensive details on 2025 executive compensation, including Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) awards, which saw increases for named executive officers tied to strong financial performance.

• Late Section 16(a) Filings Disclosed

  Several executives and directors, including Carissa L. Rodeheaver, Jason B. Rush, Keith Sanders, R.L. Fisher, Tonya K. Sturm, and Julie W. Peterson, filed late Form 4s related to 2025 RSU grants and pre-scheduled stock purchases.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably a re-vote on a charter amendment to reduce the shareholder approval threshold for "Extraordinary Actions" (such as mergers, asset sales, and charter amendments) from two-thirds to a simple majority of all votes entitled to be cast. This proposal previously failed in 2024 due to insufficient votes from outstanding shares, highlighting the challenge in achieving a supermajority. The Board's decision to reintroduce this proposal underscores its commitment to aligning with modern corporate governance practices and potentially streamlining future strategic decisions. Additionally, the filing details executive compensation for 2025, showing increases tied to strong financial performance, and announces the nomination of the new President and CEO, Jason B. Rush, to the Board.