PGC · Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation

Shareholders at the April 29, 2026 Annual Meeting demonstrated strong support for the board with all 13 directors receiving majority For votes exceeding 92% of votes cast excluding broker non-votes, signaling continuity in governance amid ongoing Metro New York expansion. The advisory say-on-pay vote passed despite 30% opposition, reflecting some investor scrutiny on executive compensation as the company scales its wealth management and banking operations. Auditor ratification was nearly unanimous, affirming trust in Crowe LLP for 2026. The furnished Exhibit 99.1 slides detail 2025 achievements including balance sheet transformation via $828 million core deposit growth, full elimination of brokered deposits, 35% net interest income increase to support margin expansion of 52 basis points, and 45% pre-provision net revenue growth, positioning Peapack Private as a boutique alternative with $13.1 billion AUM, diversified C&I lending across 375 industries, and improving efficiency to 68%. Forward-looking risks highlight execution challenges in expansion, interest rates, credit losses, and economic conditions in NJ/NY markets.