Hills Bancorporation Shareholders Approve Directors, Pay and Auditor

The latest announcement is out from Hills Bancorporation ( (HBIA) ).

At Hills Bancorporation’s annual meeting of shareholders on April 20, 2026, investors elected four directors—Emily A. Hughes, James C. Schmitt, Lisa A. Shileny, and Roger K. Smith—to serve on the board until the 2029 annual meeting, reinforcing continuity in the company’s governance. Shareholders also gave strong support to the company’s executive compensation program and ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm, signaling confidence in management’s pay practices and the integrity of Hills Bancorporation’s financial reporting.

The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with a wide margin of approval over opposition and abstentions, reflecting broad shareholder alignment with the board’s approach to leadership incentives. The near-unanimous vote to appoint Crowe LLP as auditor helps ensure stability in oversight of the bank’s financial statements, which is important for regulators, investors, and other stakeholders who rely on transparent and reliable financial information.

More about Hills Bancorporation

Hills Bancorporation operates in the financial services industry as a bank holding company, providing banking and related financial products to retail and commercial customers. The company focuses on core banking services, including deposit accounts, lending, and other traditional banking offerings within its regional market footprint.

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