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FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION — fact timeline

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Shareholder Votes

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION shareholders approved Approval of amendment to Flagstar Bank, N.A. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase shares reserved by 12,000,000 at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“The results of the vote to approve the Incentive Plan Amendment to the Flagstar Bank, N.A. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan were as follows: Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Abstentions 274,608,504 48,478,199 1,626,879 There were 49,476,445 broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Bank's named executive officers at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“The results of the vote to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Bank’s named executive officers were as follows: Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Abstentions 262,444,105 60,772,773 1,496,704 There were 49,476,445 broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“The appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Bank for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified by the following vote: Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Abstentions 369,716,004 3,581,585 892,438 There were 0 broker non-votes on this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-09 meeting.

“The following individuals were elected as directors, each for a one-year term, by the following vote: Name Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Abstentions Milton Berlinski 317,274,695 6,539,740 899,147 Alan Frank 320,866,496 2,975,197 871,889 Marshall Lux 317,277,171 6,554,116 882,295 Eli H. Miller 321,380,715 2,463,785 869,082 Steven T. Mnuchin 311,080,540 12,803,427 829,615 Joseph Otting 320,823,418 3,026,823 863,341 Allen C. Puwalski 321,353,297 2,490,765 869,520 Jennifer R. Whip 320,377,273 3,505,434 830,875 There were 49,476,445 broker non-votes on this proposal.”

Peter Sullivan changed role as General Counsel at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Peter Sullivan, Senior Deputy General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Counsel of the Bank, will become the Bank’s General Counsel”

Bao Nguyen changed role as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Consumer and Retail Banking at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Bao Nguyen, Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief of Staff of the Bank, will become the Bank’s Chief Legal Officer and remain Chief of Staff”

Lee Smith was appointed as Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Richard Raffetto, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Commercial and Private Banking of the Bank, and Lee Smith, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Bank, will serve as Co-Presidents and Co-Chief Operating Officers of the Bank, effective immediately.”

Richard Raffetto was appointed as Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Richard Raffetto, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Commercial and Private Banking of the Bank, and Lee Smith, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Bank, will serve as Co-Presidents and Co-Chief Operating Officers of the Bank, effective immediately.”

Joseph M. Otting changed role as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Joseph M. Otting, Executive Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will relinquish the title and role of President, while continuing to serve as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer”
Earnings Releases

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $13 million, EPS $0.03 per diluted share.

“First quarter 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders was $13 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $21 million, or $0.05 per diluted share in fourth quarter 2025 and compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $108 million, or $0.26 per diluted share in first quarter 2025.”
Debt Financings

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION amended senior notes of 4.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes due 2030 with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 4.125% Fixed-to-Floating maturing 2030.

“The Bank has also entered into a third supplemental indenture, dated as of October 17, 2025 (the “ Third Supplemental Indenture ”), with the Predecessor and Wilmington Trust, N.A., as Trustee. By the terms of the Third Supplemental Indenture, the Bank assumed the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on all of the Predecessor’s 4.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes due 2030 and the performance or observance of every covenant of the indenture, dated as of October 28, 2020, as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture, dated as of October 28, 2020, and the second supplemental indenture, dated as of December 1, 2022, on the part of the Predecessor to be performed or observed.”
Debt Financings

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION amended senior notes of 5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes due 2028 with Wilmington Trust, National Association at 5.90% Fixed-to-Floating maturing 2028.

“The Bank has entered into a second supplemental indenture, dated as of October 17, 2025 (the “ Second Supplemental Indenture ”), with the Predecessor and Wilmington Trust, National Association (“ Wilmington Trust, N.A. ”), as Trustee. By the terms of the Second Supplemental Indenture, the Bank assumed the due and punctual payment of the principal of (and premium, if any) and interest on all of the Predecessor’s 5.90% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes due 2028 and the performance or observance of every covenant of the indenture, dated as of November 6, 2018, as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture, dated as of November 6, 2018, on the part of the Predecessor to be performed or observed.”
M&A Transactions

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION completed a disposition involving Nationstar Mortgage LLC for approximately $1.3 billion in cash (closed 2024-10-31).

“On October 31, 2024, Flagstar Bank, National Association (“Flagstar”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, Inc. (f/k/a New York Community Bancorp, Inc.) (the “Company”), completed its previously announced sale of certain assets, including mortgage servicing rights, subservicing contracts, and third-party origination assets (the “Transaction”), to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and operating subsidiary of Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (“Nationstar”), for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash.”

Peter Schoels resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On October 24, 2024, Mr. Peter Schoels notified New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and the Board of Directors of Flagstar Bank, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, effective October 25, 2024.”
Restructurings & Charges

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $20 million (approximately 8% of our employees).

“On October 17, 2024, Flagstar Bank, National Association, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), announced a reduction in force involving approximately 8% of our employees. This decision was based on cost-reduction initiatives intended to reduce operating expenses. The Company currently estimates that it will incur one-time cash charges of approximately $20 million in connection with the reduction in force, primarily consisting of notice period and severance payments, and related costs.”
Governance Changes

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Amended certificate of incorporation to change company name to Flagstar Financial, Inc (effective 2024-10-25).

“On October 8, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation changing the Company’s name to Flagstar Financial, Inc. (the “Name Change”). Pursuant to Delaware law, a stockholder vote was not necessary to effect the Name Change and the Name Change does not affect the rights of the Company’s stockholders. The Company has filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to effect the Name Change. Pursuant to the Certificate of Amendment, the Name Change will become effective on October 25, 2024 in accordance with Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.”

Alessandro P. DiNello changed role as Non-Executive Chairman at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Alessandro P. DiNello will step down from his role as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company and the Bank as of the close of business on June 5, 2024.”

Joseph M. Otting was appointed as Executive Chairman at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“named President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Otting, to the additional role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of both the Company and Flagstar Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), effective as of close of business on June 5, 2024.”

Julie-Ann Signorille-Browne resigned as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On May 10, 2024, Julie-Ann Signorille-Browne, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (“NYCB” or the “Company”), resigned from such role, effective as of May 24, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION reported first quarter 2024 results: net income net loss of $327 million, EPS $0.45 per diluted share. Guidance raised.

“The Company reported a net loss of $327 million for first quarter 2024 and a net loss available to common shareholders of $335 million, or $0.45 per diluted share.”

John T. Adams departed as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Real Estate at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Mr. Shepherd succeeds John T. Adams, who ceased serving as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Real Estate of the Company and the Bank on April 12, 2024.”

Scott Shepherd was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Real Estate at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On April 12, 2024, the Company announced that Scott Shepherd was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Real Estate of the Company and the Bank, effective immediately.”

John J. Pinto departed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Mr. Gifford succeeds John J. Pinto, who ceased serving as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Bank on April 12, 2024.”

Craig Gifford was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On April 12, 2024, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (“NYCB” or the “Company”) announced that Craig Gifford was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Flagstar Bank, N.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “ Bank ”), effective immediately.”

Alan Frank was appointed as Director and Chair of Audit Committee of the Board of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On March 19, 2024, Alan Frank was appointed to the Board, effective immediately, to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Mr. Treadwell.”

David Treadwell resigned as Director of the Board of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On March 19, 2024, the resignation of David Treadwell from the Board became effective.”

Lawrence Savarese resigned as Director of the Board of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On March 14, 2024, the resignation of Lawrence Savarese from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (“NYCB” or the “Company”) became effective.”
Governance Changes

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Removed Article IX (including Presiding Director), established Lead Independent Director, and replaced Executive Chairman with Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2024 (effective 2024-03-10).

“on March 10, 2024, the bylaws of the Company were amended (the “Bylaws Amendment”) to reflect certain governance matters, including (i) the removal of Article IX of the bylaws of the Company (including removal of the position of the Presiding Director), (ii) the establishment of the position of the Lead Independent Director and (iii) that the position of the Executive Chairman of the Board shall cease to exist on April 1, 2024 and its replacement with the position of the Chairman of the Board”
Material Agreements

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION amended Reverence Investment Agreement with Reverence Capital Partners L.P. (effective 2024-03-11).

“(“Liberty”), (b) affiliates of funds managed by Hudson Bay Capital Management, LP (“Hudson Bay”), (c) affiliates of funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners L.P. (“Reverence”) and (d) certain other investors (the “Other Investors” and, collectively with Liberty, Reverence and Hudson Bay, the “Investors”, and the investment agreements entered into with each of the Investors on March 7, 2024, collectively, the “Original Investment Agreements”).”
Material Agreements

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION amended Hudson Bay Investment Agreements with Hudson Bay Capital Management, LP (effective 2024-03-11).

“(“Liberty”), (b) affiliates of funds managed by Hudson Bay Capital Management, LP (“Hudson Bay”), (c) affiliates of funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners L.P.”
Material Agreements

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION amended Liberty Investment Agreement with Liberty 77 Capital L.P. (effective 2024-03-11).

“On March 11, 2024, NYCB entered into separate amendments to the Original Investment Agreements with Liberty (such agreement, as amended, the “Liberty Investment Agreement”)”
Material Agreements

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION entered into Investment Agreements with affiliates of funds managed by Liberty 77 Capital L.P., Hudson Bay Capital Management, LP, Reverence Capital Partners L.P., and certain other investors valued at approximately $1.05 billion (effective 2024-03-07).

“the Investors invested an aggregate of approximately $1.05 billion in the Company in exchange for the sale and issuance of: (a) 76,630,965 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of NYCB (the “Common Stock”) at a purchase price per share of $2.00; (b) 192,062 shares of a new series of preferred stock”

Allen Puwalski was appointed as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Steven Mnuchin, Joseph Otting, Milton Berlinski, and Allen Puwalski (the “New Directors”) were appointed to the NYCB Board, effective March 11, 2024.”

Milton Berlinski was appointed as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Steven Mnuchin, Joseph Otting, Milton Berlinski, and Allen Puwalski (the “New Directors”) were appointed to the NYCB Board, effective March 11, 2024.”

Joseph Otting was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Joseph Otting will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company as of April 1, 2024.”

Joseph Otting was appointed as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Steven Mnuchin, Joseph Otting, Milton Berlinski, and Allen Puwalski (the “New Directors”) were appointed to the NYCB Board, effective March 11, 2024.”

Steven Mnuchin was appointed as Lead Independent Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Mr. Mnuchin was appointed to the newly created position of Lead Independent Director of the NYCB Board.”

Steven Mnuchin was appointed as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Steven Mnuchin, Joseph Otting, Milton Berlinski, and Allen Puwalski (the “New Directors”) were appointed to the NYCB Board, effective March 11, 2024.”

Robert Wann resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Thomas Cangemi, James Carpenter, Leslie Dunn, Lawrence Rosano Jr, Ronald Rosenfeld and Robert Wann (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the NYCB Board, effective as of March 11, 2024.”

Ronald Rosenfeld resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Thomas Cangemi, James Carpenter, Leslie Dunn, Lawrence Rosano Jr, Ronald Rosenfeld and Robert Wann (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the NYCB Board, effective as of March 11, 2024.”

Lawrence Rosano Jr resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Thomas Cangemi, James Carpenter, Leslie Dunn, Lawrence Rosano Jr, Ronald Rosenfeld and Robert Wann (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the NYCB Board, effective as of March 11, 2024.”

Leslie Dunn resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Thomas Cangemi, James Carpenter, Leslie Dunn, Lawrence Rosano Jr, Ronald Rosenfeld and Robert Wann (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the NYCB Board, effective as of March 11, 2024.”

James Carpenter resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Thomas Cangemi, James Carpenter, Leslie Dunn, Lawrence Rosano Jr, Ronald Rosenfeld and Robert Wann (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the NYCB Board, effective as of March 11, 2024.”

Thomas Cangemi resigned as Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Thomas Cangemi, James Carpenter, Leslie Dunn, Lawrence Rosano Jr, Ronald Rosenfeld and Robert Wann (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the NYCB Board, effective as of March 11, 2024.”

Alessandro DiNello changed role as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“pursuant to which Mr. Dinello will continue to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Executive Chairman of the Company’s board of directors through April 1, 2024, at which time he will become the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board and will cease to serve as an employee or executive officer of the Company.”

Joseph Otting was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“Mr. Otting became an employee of the Company as of March 6, 2024 and will assume the role of a member of the Company’s board of directors as of March 11, 2024, and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company as of April 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $ (112 ).

“Net (loss) income available to common stockholders $ (112 ) $ 617 (729 ) -118 %”
Earnings Releases

FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION reported the three months ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $ (2,713 ), EPS $ (3.76 ) per diluted share.

“Net (loss) income available to common stockholders $ (2,713 ) $ 199 $ 164 -1463 % -1754 % Basic (loss) earnings per common share $ (3.76 ) $ 0.27 $ 0.30 -1493 % -1353 % Diluted (loss) earnings per common share $ (3.76 ) $ 0.27 $ 0.30 -1493 % -1353 %”

Marshall Lux was appointed as Presiding Director and Chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On February 26, 2024, the Board appointed Mr. Marshall Lux, a member of the Board and the Bank Board, to the roles of Presiding Director of the Board and Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, effective immediately.”

Hanif (Wally) Dahya resigned as Presiding Director and Director at FLAGSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

“On February 25, 2024, Mr. Hanif (Wally) Dahya notified the Company of his resignation as (a) Presiding Director of the Board and (b) a member of the Board and the Bank Board, effective immediately.”

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