Capitol Federal Financial Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

CapFed proxy statement out - time to vote on board and pay.

AI Summary

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement on December 19, 2024, for its annual meeting of stockholders. The filing, designated as DEF 14A, outlines the company's governance and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. The fiscal year end for the company is September 30.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed voting decisions on company matters, including executive compensation and board nominations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing, providing information to shareholders rather than announcing significant new events.

Key Players & Entities

• Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 0001104659-24-130026 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20241219 (date) — Filing Date
• 20250128 (date) — Period of Report
• 700 S KANSAS AVENUE (address) — Business Address
• TOPEKA (city) — Business Address City
• KS (state) — Business Address State
• 66603 (zip_code) — Business Address Zip
• 785-235-1341 (phone_number) — Business Phone

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Filing Documents

• tm2429778d7_def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 585KB
• tm2429778d7_def14aimg001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 47KB
• tm2429778d7_def14asp14img001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 141KB
• tm2429778d7_def14asp14img002.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 156KB
• tm2429778d7_def14asp14img003.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 146KB
• tm2429778d7_def14asp14img004.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 120KB
• tm2429778d7_proxycrd1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 248KB
• tm2429778d7_proxycrd2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 124KB
• 0001104659-24-130026.txt ( ) — 4005KB
• cffn-20240930.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 10KB
• cffn-20240930_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 7KB
• cffn-20240930_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 34KB
• cffn-20240930_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 6KB
• tm2429778d7_def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 243KB

From the Filing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 December 19, 2024 Dear Fellow Stockholder: On behalf of the Board of Directors and management of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc., we cordially invite you to attend our annual meeting of stockholders. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center on the Washburn University campus, 1701 S.W. Jewell Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Regardless of whether you plan to attend the annual meeting, please read the enclosed proxy statement and then vote by the Internet, telephone or mail as promptly as possible. Your prompt response will save us additional expense in soliciting proxies and will ensure that your shares are represented at the meeting. This year we are using a Securities and Exchange Commission rule to furnish our proxy statement, Annual Report and proxy card over the Internet to stockholders. This means that stockholders will not receive paper copies of these documents. Instead, stockholders will receive only a notice containing instructions on how to access the proxy materials over the Internet. This rule enables us to lower the costs of delivering the annual meeting materials and reduce the environmental impact of the meeting. If you would like to receive a copy of the printed materials, the notice contains instructions on how you can request copies of these documents. Your Board of Directors and management are committed to the success of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. and the enhancement of your investment. As Chairman of the Board, I want to express my appreciation for your confidence and support. Very truly yours, /s/ John B. Dicus JOHN B. DICUS Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD JANUARY 28, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of stockholders of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. will be held as follows: TIME 10:00 a.m. local time Tuesday, January 28, 2025 PLACE Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Washburn University Campus 1701 S.W. Jewell Avenue Topeka, Kansas ITEMS OF BUSINESS (1) The election of three directors. (2) An advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement. (3) The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.'s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. (4) The approval of an amendment to the charter of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.to declassify the Board of Directors. RECORD DATE Holders of record of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. common stock at the close of business on December 6, 2024 are entitled to vote at the annual meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. PROXY VOTING It is important that your shares be represented and voted at the annual meeting. Regardless of whether you plan to attend the annual meeting, please read the accompanying proxy statement and then vote by the Internet, telephone or mail as promptly as possible. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS /s/ John B. Dicus JOHN B. DICUS Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Topeka, Kansas December 19, 2024 CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC. 700 S. Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66603 (785) 235-1341 PROXY STATEMENT INTRODUCTION The Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. Board of Directors is using this proxy statement to solicit proxies from the holders of the Company's common stock for use at the Company's upcoming annual meeting of stockholders. The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center on the Washburn University campus, 1701 S.W. Jewell Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. At the meeting, stockholders will be asked to vote on four proposals. The proposals are set forth in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and are described in more detail below. Stockholders also will consider any other matters that may properly come before the meeting, although the B

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