Shareholders Approve Board Declassification, Enhancing Governance

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Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida shareholders approved the declassification of the Board of Directors at its annual meeting, alongside the election of five directors and other routine proposals.

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• Board Declassification Approved

  Shareholders approved an amendment to the company's Articles of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors, moving to annual elections for all directors. This follows the proposal outlined in the DEF 14A filed on 2026-04-10.

• Directors Elected

  Five Class III directors—Michael E. Griffin, Dennis S. Hudson, III, Kathleen B. Kay, Alvaro J. Monserrat, and Randolph A. Moore, III—were elected to the board.

• Executive Compensation Approved

  Shareholders held an advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers, which passed with a majority of votes cast.

• Auditor Ratified

  The appointment of Crowe LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified by shareholders.

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Shareholders approved the declassification of the Board of Directors, transitioning from a staggered board to annual elections for all directors. This move is generally viewed as a positive corporate governance enhancement, increasing director accountability to shareholders and aligning with best practices favored by institutional investors.