South Plains Financial (SPFI) shareholders back directors, auditor and pay at 2026 meeting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
South Plains Financial, Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held virtually on May 11, 2026. There were 16,342,095 common shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 19, 2026, and 14,766,189 shares were represented, establishing a quorum.
Shareholders elected two Class I directors: Richard D. Campbell and LaDana R. Washburn, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting or earlier departure. They also ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
In addition, shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s compensation for named executive officers. The common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol SPFI.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 16,342,095 shares
Shares represented at meeting: 14,766,189 shares
Votes for Campbell: 6,289,536 votes
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6 metrics
Shares outstanding entitled to vote
16,342,095 shares
Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of March 19, 2026
Shares represented at meeting
14,766,189 shares
Shares represented by remote communication or proxy at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for Campbell
6,289,536 votes
For votes for director nominee Richard D. Campbell
Votes for Washburn
7,556,780 votes
For votes for director nominee LaDana R. Washburn
Auditor ratification for votes
14,673,121 votes
For votes to ratify Forvis Mazars, LLP as auditor for 2026
Say-on-pay for votes
10,752,825 votes
For votes on non-binding advisory approval of executive compensation
Key Terms
Annual Meeting of Shareholders, quorum, Class I directors, independent registered public accounting firm, +2 more
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quorum financial
"14,766,189 shares of the Company’s common stock were represented ... which constituted a quorum to conduct business"
A quorum is the minimum number of members needed to officially hold a meeting or make decisions. It ensures that decisions are made with enough participation to represent the group’s interests, much like a majority must be present for a vote to be valid. For investors, understanding quorum is important because it affects when and how important company or organization decisions can be legally made.
Class I directors financial
"To elect two (2) Class I directors to serve on the Company’s board of directors"
Class I directors are the subset of a company’s board whose terms expire at a specific annual meeting under a staggered election system that divides directors into multiple groups with different re-election years. For investors this matters because staggered classes slow how quickly shareholders can replace the board, affecting takeover risk, governance change and the pace of corporate decisions — like rotating only part of a team instead of swapping everyone at once.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"To ratify the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company"
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.
non-binding advisory basis financial
"To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company’s compensation for named executive officers"
A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.
broker non-votes financial
"Final voting results were as follows ... 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.
FAQ
What was the main outcome of South Plains Financial (SPFI) 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders approved all three proposals presented at the 2026 annual meeting. They elected two Class I directors, ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, compensation for the company’s named executive officers.
Did South Plains Financial (SPFI) have a quorum at the 2026 annual meeting?
Yes, the company achieved a quorum at the 2026 annual meeting. A total of 14,766,189 common shares were represented by remote communication or proxy, which was sufficient under applicable rules to conduct business and vote on the listed proposals.
Which directors were elected at South Plains Financial (SPFI) 2026 annual meeting?
Shareholders elected Richard D. Campbell and LaDana R. Washburn as Class I directors. Each will serve on the board until the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders, or until a successor is elected and qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal.
Who is the independent auditor for South Plains Financial (SPFI) for 2026?
Shareholders ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. The ratification applies for the year ending December 31, 2026, confirming the firm to audit the company’s financial statements for that fiscal period.
Was executive compensation approved at South Plains Financial (SPFI) 2026 meeting?
Yes, shareholders approved the company’s named executive officer compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. This say-on-pay vote expressed shareholder support for the compensation program but does not directly alter or mandate specific pay arrangements.