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FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Kirk D. Jensen was terminated as Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Effective July 9, 2026, the employment of Mr. Kirk D. Jensen with the registrant and its wholly owned subsidiary First Interstate Bank as Executive Vice President and General Counsel/Corporate Secretary was terminated involuntarily and without cause”
Governance Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC: Approved and filed an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to implement a plurality voting standard for contested director elections, while retaining majority voting for uncontested elections (effective 2026-05-28).

“the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”) to implement in conjunction with the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) a plurality voting standard with respect to the election of directors in the event of a contested election of directors, as defined in the Bylaws. A majority vote standard will continue to apply for the election of directors in an uncontested election. On May 28, 2026, the Company filed the Charter Amendment with the Secretary of State of Delaware, at which time the Charter Amendment became effective.”
Governance Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC: Reduced the board size from 14 to 11 directors and reduced the number of directors in each class.

“e of the Board from 14 to 11 directors and correspondingly reduced the number of directors in each class of the Board to eliminate any vacancy that otherwise would have resulted from the retirements.”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 - To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 79,488,279 233,150 29,936 —”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 - To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 68,855,208 5,062,682 107,823 5,725,652”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To approve the Charter Amendment at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 - To approve the Charter Amendment. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 72,701,511 1,281,015 43,187 5,725,652”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved Election of Class II directors at the 2026-05-27 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 - To elect as Class II directors the following nominees proposed by the Board to three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, or until their respective successors have been elected and qualified or until such person’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Name of Nominee For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Alice S. Cho 69,585,766 948,445 3,491,502 5,725,652 Dennis L. Johnson 69,589,375 944,689 3,491,649 5,725,652 Daniel A. Rykhus 66,325,640 4,209,058 3,491,015 5,725,652”

Stephen M. Lacy retired as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“on May 27, 2026, each of Ms. Patricia L. Moss and Messrs. David L. Jahnke and Stephen M. Lacy, each having reached the retirement age of 72, was deemed to have retired and resigned automatically from the Company’s Board of Directors”

David L. Jahnke retired as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“on May 27, 2026, each of Ms. Patricia L. Moss and Messrs. David L. Jahnke and Stephen M. Lacy, each having reached the retirement age of 72, was deemed to have retired and resigned automatically from the Company’s Board of Directors”

Patricia L. Moss retired as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“on May 27, 2026, each of Ms. Patricia L. Moss and Messrs. David L. Jahnke and Stephen M. Lacy, each having reached the retirement age of 72, was deemed to have retired and resigned automatically from the Company’s Board of Directors”

James Reuter changed role as Chief Executive Officer (assumes COO responsibilities) at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“The Company’s CEO is expected to fulfill the COO responsibilities previously fulfilled by Ms. Robbins until a successor is appointed to such position.”

Kristina Robbins changed role as Executive Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Ms. Robbins employment with the Company would be contemporaneously transitioned to a new role of Executive Advisor to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Reuter (the “CEO”).”

Kristina Robbins was terminated as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“On May 11, 2026, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the employment as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the Company (“COO”) and its wholly owned bank subsidiary by Ms. Kristina Robbins was terminated, without cause, effective immediately”
Earnings Releases

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC reported the first quarter of 2026 results: net income net income of $60.2 million, EPS $0.61 per diluted share.

“For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $60.2 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, which compares to net income of $108.8 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $50.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025.”
Debt Financings

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC incurred senior notes of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 7.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate maturing 2035.

“On June 10, 2025, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) completed its previously announced public offering of $125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 7.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035”

David P. Della Camera was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Effective as of June 1, 2025, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”), First Interstate Bank (the “Bank”) and David P. Della Camera completed and formally executed the Employment Agreement”
Governance Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC: Adopted amended and restated bylaws with director resignation policy and plurality vote standard for contested elections (effective 2025-05-21).

“On May 21, 2025, the Board approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”) of the Company, which became effective immediately. The Amended and Restated Bylaws implement the following changes: • Adopt a director resignation policy”

James R. Scott, Jr. was appointed as Class III Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“On May 21, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. James R. Scott, Jr. to serve as a Class III director on the Board with a term expiring at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Frances P. Grieb retired as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Ms. Frances P. Grieb, an incumbent Class I director, informed the Board of her decision to retire from the Board effective at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders and as a result to not seek to stand for re-election at the 2025 meeting.”

Thomas E. Henning resigned as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Mr. Thomas E. Henning, having reached the retirement age of 72 on March 14, 2025, resigned from the registrant’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), with such resignation to become effective as of the registrant’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders as provided in the guidelines.”

Jonathan R. Scott departed as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“On February 24, 2025, Jonathan R. Scott, an incumbent Class I director who is serving on the board of directors of the registrant (the “Board”) as one of three Scott family members previously designated by the Scott family to be nominated for election to serve on the Board pursuant to a stockholders’ agreement between the registrant and members of the Scott family (the “Stockholders’ Agreement”), informed the Board of his decision to not seek to stand for re-election at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders of the registrant (the “2025 Annual Meeting”).”

David P. Della Camera was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“her announced successor, the Company’s current Deputy Chief Financial Officer, David P. Della Camera.”

Marcy D. Mutch retired as Chief Financial Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“On February 20, 2025, Marcy D. Mutch notified First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) of her intention to retire as a full-time employee at the end of 2025 and to step down after a transition period as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective May 31, 2025 (the “Retirement”).”
Restructurings & Charges

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC announced a impairment with charges of approximately $49.3 million affecting single commercial and industrial loan relationship.

“management of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiary First Interstate Bank (the “Bank”) determined that the Company expects to recognize a material, partial charge-off of approximately $49.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 related to a single commercial and industrial loan relationship”

Kevin P. Riley departed as member of the board of directors at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Mr. Riley will step down as a member of the Board at that time”

Kevin P. Riley departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Kevin P. Riley, who, as the Company previously announced on June 14, 2024, will be departing as President and CEO in connection with his successor taking over those positions”

James A. Reuter was appointed as member of the board of directors at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Mr. Reuter will be appointed as a member of the Company’s board of directors”

James A. Reuter was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“appointment of James A. Reuter as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective end of day on November 1, 2024”

Kevin P. Riley departed as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Mr. Riley will resign from the Company’s Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of First Interstate Bank, the Board of Directors of the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation, and any committees on which he serves, in each case effective as of the Separation Date.”

Kevin P. Riley departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Kevin P. Riley will be retiring and a search has been initiated for his successor.”

Kevin P. Riley retired as President and Chief Executive Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“On June 14, 2024, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (“First Interstate” or the “Company”) announced the upcoming retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin P. Riley and has initiated a search for his successor.”
Earnings Releases

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC reported the first quarter of 2024 results: net income $58.4 million, or $0.57 per share.

“For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $58.4 million, or $0.57 per share, which compares to net income of $61.5 million, or $0.59 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023 and net income of $56.3 million, or $0.54 per share, for the first quarter of 2023.”

James P. Brannen retired as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“James P. Brannen, an incumbent Class III director, informed the Board of his decision to retire from the Board effective at the 2024 Annual Meeting”

James R. Scott resigned as Director at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“contingent upon Mr. Scott’s resignation as a director effective at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders”
Earnings Releases

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC reported quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income 61.5 million, EPS 0.59.

“For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $61.5 million, or $0.59 per share”
Material Agreements

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC entered into Repurchase Agreement with Homer Scott, Jr. Revocable Trust dated December 4, 1978, as amended and restated (the "Trust") valued at $32,140,000 (effective 2023-12-14).

“On December 14, 2023, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into an agreement (the “Repurchase Agreement”) with the Homer Scott, Jr. Revocable Trust dated December 4, 1978, as amended and restated (the “Trust”), to purchase from the Trust shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (“Common Stock”), owned by the Trust in a private transaction.”

Lori Meyer was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Effective November 30, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), Ms. Lori Meyer, age 46, has formally been appointed as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer.”
Auditor Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC engaged Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.

“On November 28, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of EY to be the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to perform independent audit services for the Company beginning with its fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.”
Auditor Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC dismissed RSM US LLC as its auditor.

“On November 28, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of its current independent registered public accounting firm, RSM US LLC (“RSM”), in connection with its change to its new independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”), for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, as further described below.”
Earnings Releases

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $72.7 million, or $0.70 per share, EPS $0.70 per share.

“For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $72.7 million, or $0.70 per share, which compares to net income of $67.0 million, or $0.65 per share, for the second quarter of 2023, and net income of $85.7 million, or $0.80 per share, for the third quarter of 2022.”

Lorrie Asker was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“Effective August 24, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), Ms. Lorrie Asker, age 55, has formally been appointed as the Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer.”
Earnings Releases

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $67.0 million, EPS $0.65 per share.

“On July 26, 2023, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.”

Lori Meyer was appointed as Interim Chief Information Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“The registrant’s Director of Enterprise Planning, Ms. Lori Meyer, has agreed to serve as the Company's Interim Chief Information Officer until a replacement is identified.”

Scott E. Erkonen departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC.

“On June 28, 2023, the registrant was notified by Scott E. Erkonen, the registrant’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, that he was departing from the Company for personal reasons effective immediately, and under circumstances enabling him to receive severance under his employment agreement with the registrant as if it were a resignation for “Good Reason” (as defined in his employment agreement).”
Governance Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC: Adopted new Delaware Bylaws in connection with reincorporation from Montana to Delaware (effective 2023-05-25).

“the Company also adopted new Bylaws (the “Delaware Bylaws”), also in substantially the form set forth in the Proxy Statement”
Governance Changes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC: Adopted a new Certificate of Incorporation in connection with reincorporation from Montana to Delaware (effective 2023-05-25).

“the Company effected the Conversion on May 25, 2023 by filing, among other things, a Certificate of Conversion and a Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the state of Delaware (the “Certificate of Incorporation”)”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal No. 6 - To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 93,355,182 427,237 610,642 —”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers. at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal No. 5 - To approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes on compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers. One Year Two Years Three Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 84,262,537 122,906 3,100,945 655,398 6,251,275”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers. at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 - To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 80,922,809 6,832,586 386,391 6,251,275”
Shareholder Votes

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC shareholders approved To approve the Company’s 2023 Equity and Incentive Plan at the 2023-05-24 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 - To approve the Company’s 2023 Equity and Incentive Plan For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 84,483,329 3,364,502 293,955 6,251,275”

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