Financial Institutions, Inc. 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

Financial Institutions, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2026, where shareholders voted on three key proposals. Shareholders elected five directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting: David P. Bovenzi, Andrew W. Dorn, Jr., Steven C. Finch, Robert M. Glaser, and Susan R. Holliday. All directors received substantial support, with David P. Bovenzi receiving the highest number of votes at 14,164,893 for and 1,273,006 withheld. Shareholders also approved an advisory vote on executive compensation with 13,784,109 votes for and 1,541,347 against. Finally, shareholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 with 17,157,943 votes in favor. There were 19,684,776 shares outstanding and entitled to vote as of the March 23, 2026 record date.