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HBT Financial (NASDAQ: HBT) investors approve directors, pay and auditor

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HBT Financial, Inc. reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on May 19, 2026. Stockholders elected all 12 director nominees to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.

Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 29,046,470 votes for, 200,525 against, 188,854 abstentions, and 2,625,219 broker non-votes. In addition, they ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 31,873,848 votes for, 37,991 against, and 149,229 abstentions.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Executive compensation advisory vote - For 29,046,470 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Executive compensation advisory vote - Against 200,525 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Executive compensation advisory vote - Abstentions 188,854 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Executive compensation advisory vote - Broker non-votes 2,625,219 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification - For 31,873,848 votes Ratification of RSM US LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification - Against 37,991 votes Ratification of RSM US LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Auditor ratification - Abstentions 149,229 votes Ratification of RSM US LLP for year ending December 31, 2026
Director vote example - Linda J. Koch For 29,175,783 votes Election of director Linda J. Koch
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote financial
"Proposal 2: Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote to Approve Executive Compensation"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"RSM US LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Year Ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Item 5.07. Submission of Matters"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026
HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3908537-1117216
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
401 North Hershey Rd
Bloomington, Illinois
61704
(Address of principal executive
offices)		(Zip Code)
(309) 662-4444
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareHBTThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On May 19, 2026, HBT Financial, Inc. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Set forth below are the final voting results for each proposal submitted to a vote of the stockholders at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
The Company's stockholders elected the following nominees for director to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.
NameVotes ForVotes WithheldBroker Non-Votes
James T. Ashworth27,059,1172,376,7322,625,219
Roger A. Baker25,000,7754,435,0742,625,219
C. Alvin Bowman28,718,944716,9052,625,219
Eric E. Burwell28,991,291444,5582,625,219
Patrick F. Busch27,007,1492,428,7002,625,219
J. Lance Carter27,013,1702,422,6792,625,219
Allen C. Drake25,580,0543,855,7952,625,219
Fred L. Drake26,987,5392,448,3102,625,219
Linda J. Koch29,175,783260,0662,625,219
Michael J. Morton29,251,868183,9812,625,219
Gerald E. Pfeiffer29,128,103307,7462,625,219
Nancy L. Ruyle29,315,448120,4012,625,219
Proposal 2: Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
The Company's stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
29,046,470 200,525188,8542,625,219
Proposal 3: Ratification of the Appointment of RSM US LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Year Ending December 31, 2026
The appointment of RSM US LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified.
Votes ForVotes AgainstAbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
31,873,848 37,991 149,229 — 


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
By:/s/ Peter R. Chapman
Name: Peter R. Chapman
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 21, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did HBT Financial (HBT) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified RSM US LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, based on the reported voting results.

How did HBT Financial (HBT) shareholders vote on the board of directors?

Shareholders elected 12 directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified. Each nominee, including James T. Ashworth and Linda J. Koch, received more votes for than withheld, with additional broker non-votes reported for each director.

Was HBT Financial’s executive compensation approved by shareholders?

Yes, shareholders approved the compensation of HBT Financial’s named executive officers in a non-binding advisory vote. The results were 29,046,470 votes for, 200,525 against, 188,854 abstentions, and 2,625,219 broker non-votes, indicating overall shareholder support for the pay program.

Which auditing firm did HBT Financial (HBT) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as HBT Financial’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totals were 31,873,848 for, 37,991 against, and 149,229 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported for this proposal.

How many broker non-votes occurred on HBT Financial’s proposals?

Broker non-votes totaled 2,625,219 on the director elections and on the advisory vote on executive compensation. There were no broker non-votes on the ratification of RSM US LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.

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