Trustmark (TRMK) investors reelect full board and back Crowe LLP as 2026 auditor

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Trustmark Corporation reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on April 28, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors, each receiving more than 41.6 million votes "for," to serve until the 2027 annual meeting or until successors are elected and qualified.

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Trustmark’s executive officers, with 43,906,367 votes for, 501,723 against, and 163,262 abstentions, plus 6,411,097 broker non-votes. They also ratified the selection of Crowe LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 50,305,161 votes for, 582,101 against, and 95,187 abstentions.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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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.

Key Figures

Director votes – Lea B. Turnipseed: 44,430,372 for Director votes – lowest support: 41,629,989 for Say-on-pay votes for: 43,906,367 votes +4 more

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Director votes – Lea B. Turnipseed 44,430,372 for Election of directors at April 28, 2026 annual meeting

Director votes – lowest support 41,629,989 for Votes for Richard H. Puckett director election

Say-on-pay votes for 43,906,367 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation (Proposal #2)

Say-on-pay votes against 501,723 votes Advisory executive compensation vote (Proposal #2)

Auditor ratification votes for 50,305,161 votes Ratification of Crowe LLP as 2026 independent auditor

Auditor ratification votes against 582,101 votes Proposal #3 to ratify Crowe LLP

Broker non-votes on Proposals #1 and #2 6,411,097 votes Director elections and advisory say-on-pay

Key Terms

Broker Non-Votes, advisory vote, executive compensation, independent auditor, +1 more

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Broker Non-Votes financial

"The votes cast for each of the eleven directors ... 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 vote financial

"Proposal #2: Advisory vote to approve executive compensation."

An advisory vote is a shareholder poll that expresses investors’ approval or concern about a company’s policy, executive pay, board decisions or other governance matters but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals investor sentiment and can pressure management to change course, so investors watch the result as a guide to future governance, risk and potential shifts in strategy.

executive compensation financial

"approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Trustmark’s executive officers"

Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.

independent auditor financial

"ratified the selection of Crowe LLP as Trustmark’s independent auditor"

An independent auditor is an outside, qualified accounting professional or firm that examines a company's financial records and controls to determine whether its financial statements are accurate and prepared according to accepted accounting rules. Like a neutral referee or home inspector, the auditor issues a report that gives investors confidence (or raises red flags) about the reliability of the numbers, which affects assessments of risk, valuation and investment decisions.

annual shareholders’ meeting financial

"to serve until the 2027 annual shareholders’ meeting or until their successors"

A company's annual shareholders’ meeting is a yearly gathering where owners of the company review performance, vote on key decisions (like electing the board or approving executive pay), and ask management questions. Investors care because it’s the main forum to influence how the company is run and to get direct updates—think of it as a town hall where owners judge leaders and set the rules that affect the value of their investment.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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

April 28, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

TRUSTMARK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Mississippi		000-03683		64-0471500
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

248 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi		39201
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		(601) 208-5111

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:

☐	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 class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	TRMK	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.

At Trustmark's Annual Meeting held on April 28, 2026, three proposals were submitted to Trustmark's shareholders, which are described in detail in Trustmark’s Proxy Statement. The final results for the votes regarding the proposals are set forth below.

Proposal #1: Election of directors.

Trustmark’s shareholders elected the eleven directors named below to serve until the 2027 annual shareholders’ meeting or until their successors have been elected and qualified. The votes cast for each of the eleven directors, who constitute the entire Board of Directors of Trustmark following the meeting, are set forth below:

	For		Against			Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
Adolphus B. Baker	43,258,696		1,277,281			35,375		6,411,097
Augustus L. Collins	43,939,841		595,237			36,274		6,411,097
Tracy T. Conerly	43,787,331		727,268			56,753		6,411,097
Duane A. Dewey	43,995,359		549,072			26,921		6,411,097
Marcelo Eduardo	43,956,034		559,147			56,171		6,411,097
J. Clay Hays, Jr., M.D.	43,998,292		546,085			26,975		6,411,097
Gerard R. Host	43,472,997		1,071,439			26,916		6,411,097
Harris V. Morrissette	44,222,089		284,058			65,205		6,411,097
Richard H. Puckett	41,629,989		2,906,094			35,269		6,411,097
Lea B. Turnipseed	44,430,372		83,874			57,106		6,411,097
William G. Yates III	43,828,639		711,947			30,766		6,411,097

Proposal #2: Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

Trustmark’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Trustmark’s executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. The votes regarding Proposal #2 were as follows:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
43,906,367		501,723		163,262		6,411,097

Proposal #3: Ratification of the selection of Crowe LLP.

Trustmark’s shareholders ratified the selection of Crowe LLP as Trustmark’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The votes regarding Proposal #3 were as follows:

For		Against		Abstain		Broker Non-Votes
50,305,161		582,101		95,187		—

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.

TRUSTMARK CORPORATION

BY:		/s/ Thomas C. Owens
		Thomas C. Owens
		Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
DATE:		April 29, 2026

FAQ

What did Trustmark Corporation (TRMK) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected eleven directors, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Crowe LLP as independent auditor. These outcomes maintain existing governance and audit structures without introducing major strategic or financial changes for Trustmark Corporation.

Were all director nominees elected at Trustmark Corporation’s 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all eleven director nominees were elected, each receiving at least 41.6 million votes for. They will serve until the 2027 annual shareholders’ meeting or until their successors are elected and qualified, forming the complete Board of Directors for the coming year.

How did Trustmark (TRMK) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, with 43,906,367 votes for, 501,723 against, and 163,262 abstentions. There were also 6,411,097 broker non-votes, indicating overall shareholder support for the company’s disclosed pay practices for its executive officers.

Which audit firm was ratified as Trustmark’s independent auditor for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Crowe LLP as Trustmark’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote totals were 50,305,161 for, 582,101 against, and 95,187 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

What were the vote results for the most strongly supported director at Trustmark (TRMK)?

Director nominee Lea B. Turnipseed received 44,430,372 votes for, 83,874 against, and 57,106 abstentions, plus 6,411,097 broker non-votes. This was the highest level of support among the eleven directors elected at Trustmark’s April 28, 2026 annual meeting.

Did any Trustmark (TRMK) shareholder proposal fail at the April 2026 meeting?

All three proposals disclosed passed: election of eleven directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, and ratification of Crowe LLP as auditor. The filing does not describe any other shareholder proposals or failed items from the April 28, 2026 meeting.

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