Shareholders to Vote on Major Governance Reforms and Equity Plan Expansion

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First Northwest Bancorp filed its definitive proxy statement, detailing proposals for its annual meeting, including significant corporate governance reforms and an expansion of its equity incentive plan.

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• Major Governance Reforms Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on amending the Articles of Incorporation to remove 80% supermajority voting provisions, permit director removal with or without cause, and eliminate voting limitations for beneficial owners exceeding 10% of common stock. This follows the preliminary proxy statement filed on March 27, 2026.

• Equity Incentive Plan Expansion

  The company seeks approval to increase the shares available under its 2020 Equity Incentive Plan by 300,000 shares, representing a potential dilution of 3.16% of current outstanding common stock.

• Annual Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Shareholders is set for May 19, 2026, where these and other routine proposals (director elections, executive compensation advisory vote, auditor ratification) will be considered.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably significant corporate governance reforms. Shareholders will vote on amending the Articles of Incorporation to remove 80% supermajority voting provisions, permit director removal with or without cause, and eliminate voting limitations for beneficial owners exceeding 10% of common stock. These changes are positive steps towards enhancing shareholder democracy and board accountability. Additionally, the company seeks approval to increase its equity incentive plan by 300,000 shares, representing a potential dilution of 3.16% of outstanding common stock, a notable but common measure for talent retention.