Sound Financial Bancorp, INC. DEF 14A Filing

Ticker: SFBC · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Apr 18, 2024 · CIK: 1541119

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Filing Stats: 4,868 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 10.6 · Accepted 2024-04-18 16:08:57

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sfbc-20240418 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 SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, 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 2400 3 rd Avenue, Suite 150 Seattle, Washington 98121 (206) 448-0884 April 18, 2024 Dear Fellow Shareholder: On behalf of the Board of Directors and management of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., I cordially invite you to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time, on May 29, 2024, at our executive offices, located at 2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 150, Seattle, Washington. The matters expected to be acted upon at the meeting are described in detail in the attached Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and proxy statement. An important part of the Annual Meeting is the shareholder vote on corporate business items. I urge you to exercise your rights as a shareholder to vote and participate in this process. At the Annual Meeting, I will present management's report to you on Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.'s 2023 financial and operating performance. We encourage you to carefully review this year's notice and proxy statement which contain important information about the proxy voting and the business to be conducted at the annual meeting. Please vote your shares by proxy as soon as possible by telephone, online or mail. Every shareholder vote is important, and we want to ensure that your shares are represented at the meeting. Your prompt response will save us the additional expense of soliciting proxies and will ensure that your shares are represented at the meeting. Returning the proxy card by mail or voting telephonically or electronically prior to the meeting does NOT deprive you of your right to attend the meeting or to vote your shares in person at the meeting. Your Board of Directors and management are committed to the continued success of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. and the enhancement of the value of your investment. As President and Chief Executive Officer, I want to express my appreciation for your confidence and support. Sincerely, /s/ Laura Lee Stewart Laura Lee Stewart President and Chief Executive Officer SOUND FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC. 2400 3 rd Avenue, Suite 150 Seattle, Washington 98121 (206) 448-0884 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD MAY 29, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of shareholders of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. will be held as follows: TIME Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., Pacific Time PLACE Sound Community Bank 2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 150 Seattle, Washington BUSINESS (1) Election of three directors of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (2) Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation. (3) Advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. (4) Ratification of the appointment of Moss Adams, LLP as Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.'s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. RECORD DATE Holders of record of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. common stock at the close of business on March 28, 2024, are entitled to receive this Notice and 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. To ensure that your shares are represented at the meeting, please take the time to vote by Internet or telephone or by mailing a completed proxy card as soon as possible. Regardless of the number of shares you own your vote is very important. Please act today. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS /s/ Laura Lee Stewart Laura Lee Stewart President and Chief Executive Officer Seattle, Washington April 18, 2024 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting To Be Held on May 29, 2024. Sound Financial Bancorp Inc.'s proxy statement, Annual Report on Form 10-K and electronic proxy card are available on the Internet at https://www.proxyvote.com . You are encouraged to review all of the information contained in the proxy statement before voting. 2400 3 rd Avenue, Suite 150 Seattle, Washington 98121 (206) 448-0884 PROXY STAT

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