DEFA14A 1 co3987401-defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.            )

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CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.
C/O BROADRIDGE
P.O. BOX 1342
BRENTWOOD, NY 11717

 

Your Vote Counts!

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.

2022 Annual Meeting
Vote by May 23, 2022
11:59 PM ET

           
 

     
 





 

     
 

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You invested in CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 24, 2022.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT  

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.




 

Voting Items

Board
Recommends

1.

    

Election of Directors

Nominees:

01)  Frank Sorrentino III

      

05)  Michael Kempner

      

09)  Joseph Parisi Jr.

       For      

02)  Stephen T. Boswell

06)  Nicholas Minoia

10)  Daniel Rifkin

03)  Frank W. Baier

07)  Anson M. Moise

11)  Mark Sokolich

04)  Frank Huttle III

08)  Katherin Nukk-Freeman

12)  William A. Thompson

2.

To vote, on an advisory basis, to approve the executive compensation of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.’s named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement.

For

3.

To ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

For

NOTE: In their discretion, such other business as shall properly come before the meeting.

 













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