South Plains Financial CEO Curtis Griffith to retire Dec 31, 2026; Cory Newsom appointed successor

SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC.

Curtis Griffith retiring as CEO effective Dec 31, 2026, will continue as Chairman of the Board and remain a director.
Cory Newsom, current President and director, appointed CEO effective upon Griffith's retirement.
Company will repurchase 300,000 shares from Griffith in a private transaction at closing market price by June 30, 2026.
Board Representation Agreement with Henry TAW LP terminated after its ownership fell below 10%.
Richard Campbell to continue as director and Lead Independent Director despite termination of the agreement.

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Appointed

Cory T. Newsom

Chief Executive Officer

SPFI · SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC.

Effective: 2026-12-31
Filed: June 17, 2026, 4:45 PM ET

the board of directors of the Company appointed Mr. Cory T. Newsom to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective upon Mr. Griffith’s retirement on December 31, 2026.

Role change

Curtis C. Griffith

Chief Executive Officer

SPFI · SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC.

Effective: 2026-12-31
Successor: Cory T. Newsom
Filed: June 17, 2026, 4:45 PM ET

Mr. Griffith’s retirement as Chief Executive Officer will be effective as of December 31, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Cory T. Newsom was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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the board of directors of the Company appointed Mr. Cory T. Newsom to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective upon Mr. Griffith’s retirement on December 31, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Curtis C. Griffith retired as Chief Executive Officer at SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC..

Action: retired
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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Mr. Griffith’s retirement as Chief Executive Officer will be effective as of December 31, 2026.

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