Finward Bancorp shareholders elect four directors, ratify auditors, approve executive compensation at annual meeting

Proposal 1: Election of Directors . The Bancorp’s shareholders elected four directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2026. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Director Expiration of Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non- Votes Benjamin J. Bochnowski 2026 2,611,720 77,015 0 Donald P. Fesko, O.D., FACHE 2026 2,394,003 294,732 0 Danette Garza, J.D., CPA 2026 2,616,306 72,429 0 Robert E. Johnson, III 2026 2,623,434 65,301 0

Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors . The proposal described below, having received a vote virtually or by proxy of more favorable votes than votes cast against the proposal, was declared to be duly adopted by the shareholders of the Bancorp. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non- Votes Ratification of the appointment of FORVIS, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. 3,233,340 25,516 755 0

Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Compensation . The proposal described below, having received an advisory vote virtually or by proxy of more favorable votes than votes cast against the proposal, was declared to be duly adopted by the shareholders of the Bancorp. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non- Votes Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the executive compensation of the named executive officers included in the proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. 2,545,328 101,909 41,498 570,876