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Ms. Kristina Robbins terminated as EVP and COO without cause effective May 11, 2026.

Transitioned to Executive Advisor reporting to CEO Mr. James Reuter until August 1, 2026 or earlier.

CEO to fulfill COO responsibilities until successor appointed.

Entered Transition and Separation Agreement (Exhibit 10.1) providing continued current compensation and benefits during advisor period.

Separation treated as involuntary termination under prior employment agreement upon advisor period end.

Ceased to be executive officer and director of First Interstate Bank effective Transition Date.

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The departure of COO Ms. Kristina Robbins without cause signals a leadership transition at First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., with CEO James Reuter temporarily overseeing operations. Robbins' new Executive Advisor role ensures continuity through August 1, 2026, leveraging her institutional knowledge for strategic support, COO transition assistance, and cross-functional initiatives. The Transition and Separation Agreement preserves her current pay and benefits during this period, treating the ultimate separation as involuntary under her existing employment terms, which mitigates potential disputes. No successor COO has been named, introducing interim execution risk for operations at the Company and its bank subsidiary.

FIBK · First Interstate BancSystem, Inc.

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