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Shareholders at Home BancShares (HOMB) approve directors and auditor

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Home BancShares, Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on April 16, 2026. All fourteen director nominees were elected, each receiving a substantial majority of votes cast, with broker non-votes reported separately.

Shareholders approved the Company’s executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote, with 141,176,980 votes for, 6,109,637 against and 372,881 abstentions, plus 26,543,594 broker non-votes. They also ratified the Audit Committee’s selection of Forvis Mazars LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 172,491,121 votes for, 1,560,692 against and 160,281 abstentions. Abstentions and broker non-votes were counted only for quorum purposes and not as votes for or against any proposal.

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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.
Say-on-pay votes for 141,176,980 votes Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote Approving Executive Compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 6,109,637 votes Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote Approving Executive Compensation
Broker non-votes on compensation 26,543,594 votes Executive compensation advisory vote
Auditor ratification votes for 172,491,121 votes Ratification of Forvis Mazars LLP for fiscal year 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 1,560,692 votes Ratification of Forvis Mazars LLP for fiscal year 2026
Director John W. Allison votes for 146,023,229 votes Election of directors proposal
Director Jim Rankin, Jr. votes for 135,346,456 votes Election of directors proposal
broker non-votes financial
"Abstentions and broker non-votes were counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum was present"
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 Approving Executive Compensation financial
"under the caption “Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote Approving Executive Compensation” with votes cast as follows"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was ratified"
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.
quorum financial
"were counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum was present, but were not treated as votes cast"
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.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): April 16, 2026
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HOME BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Arkansas001-4109371-0682831
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
719 Harkrider, Suite 100
Conway, Arkansas 72032
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(501) 339-2929
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(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:
☐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 shareHOMBNew York Stock Exchange
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. o


Item 5.07    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Home BancShares, Inc. (the “Company”) was held on April 16, 2026. The following items of business were presented to the shareholders:
(1) The fourteen directors were elected as proposed in the Proxy Statement, under the caption “Election of Directors” with votes cast as follows:
Total Vote For Each DirectorTotal Vote Withheld For Each DirectorTotal Broker Non-Vote For Each Director
John W. Allison146,023,229 1,636,271 26,543,594 
Brian S. Davis141,750,651 5,917,850 26,543,594 
Milburn Adams145,550,640 2,117,861 26,543,594 
Robert H. Adcock, Jr.146,115,335 1,544,165 26,543,594 
John W. Allison II146,098,513 1,569,987 26,543,594 
Mike D. Beebe145,627,968 2,040,532 26,543,594 
Jack E. Engelkes143,055,320 4,604,179 26,543,594 
Karen E. Garrett147,036,170 632,331 26,543,594 
James G. Hinkle141,849,639 5,818,862 26,543,594 
Alex R. Lieblong141,826,302 5,833,198 26,543,594 
Thomas J. Longe143,311,255 4,357,246 26,543,594 
Jim Rankin, Jr.135,346,456 12,322,045 26,543,594 
Larry W. Ross146,972,788 686,712 26,543,594 
Donna J. Townsell144,965,012 2,703,489 26,543,594 
(2) The Company’s executive compensation was approved as proposed in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote Approving Executive Compensation” with votes cast as follows: 141,176,980 votes for, 6,109,637 votes against, 372,881 votes abstaining and 26,543,594 broker non-votes.
(3) The Audit Committee’s selection and appointment of the accounting firm of Forvis Mazars LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was ratified with votes cast as follows: 172,491,121 votes for, 1,560,692 votes against, 160,281 votes abstaining and zero broker non-votes.
Abstentions and broker non-votes were counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum was present, but were not treated as votes cast on a proposal. Therefore, abstentions and broker non-votes did not have the effect of a vote for or against the proposal and were not counted in determining the number of votes required for approval.
No additional business or other matters came before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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.
Home BancShares, Inc.
Date:April 17, 2026By:/s/ Jennifer C. Floyd
Jennifer C. Floyd
Chief Accounting Officer

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FAQ

What did Home BancShares (HOMB) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected all fourteen directors, approved executive compensation in an advisory vote, and ratified Forvis Mazars LLP as independent auditor for 2026. Each proposal received strong support based on votes cast at the April 16, 2026 meeting.

How did Home BancShares (HOMB) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved executive compensation with 141,176,980 votes for, 6,109,637 against and 372,881 abstentions, plus 26,543,594 broker non-votes. This was an advisory, non-binding vote on pay practices described in the company’s proxy statement.

Which auditor did Home BancShares (HOMB) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified Forvis Mazars LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026, with 172,491,121 votes for, 1,560,692 against and 160,281 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes reported for this auditor ratification proposal.

How were broker non-votes and abstentions treated in the Home BancShares (HOMB) meeting?

Broker non-votes and abstentions were counted to determine whether a quorum was present but not treated as votes cast. They did not count as votes for or against any proposal and were excluded when determining approval thresholds.

Were all director nominees elected at the Home BancShares (HOMB) 2026 annual meeting?

Yes. All fourteen director nominees listed in the proxy statement were elected. Each received significantly more votes for than withheld, with broker non-votes also reported, confirming broad shareholder support for the board slate.

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