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MID PENN BANCORP INC

For the period ended May 14, 2024. Filed Mar 28, 2024.

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May 14, 2024 · Filed Mar 28, 2024

MPB$34.46+0.5%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY

This proxy summary highlights information contained elsewhere in the proxy statement. You should review the complete proxy statement before voting.

2024 Annual Meeting Information

Date & TimeLocationRecord Date
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10 a.m. EDTwww.proxydocs.com/MPBMarch 1, 2024

Please remember that you must preregister

to attend the annual meeting at the website

listed above.

How to Vote

By Internet If you are a registered shareholder, you may vote electronically through the Internet by following the instructions included on your Notice. If your shares are registered in the name of a broker or other nominee, you may be able to vote via the Internet. If so, the voting form your nominee sends you will provide Internet instructions.By Mail Shareholders of record may vote their shares by completing and returning a physical proxy card. Your proxy will be voted in accordance with your instructions. If you submit a properly executed and dated proxy, but do not specify a choice on one of the proposals described in this proxy statement, your proxy will be voted in favor of that proposal.By Telephone If you are a registered shareholder, you may vote by phone by calling (866)883-0222. Have your Notice or proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.During the Annual Meeting Shareholders of record may vote at the virtual meeting if they register at www.proxydocs.com/MPB by 12 p.m. EDT on May 13, 2024, attend the virtual meeting on May 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. EDT, and then click on the “Vote” link. Information regarding how to virtually attend the annual meeting is included on your Notice, and on the proxy card. If your shares are registered in the name of a broker or other nominee and you wish to vote at the meeting, you may need to obtain a legal proxy from your bank or brokerage firm. Please consult the voting form sent to you by your bank or broker to determine how to obtain a legal proxy in order to vote at the annual meeting.
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Proposals to be Presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

We present below a brief description of each of the proposals to be presented for action by the shareholders at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Detailed information regarding each proposal can be found beginning at the page indicated. The Board is not aware of any matters other than those described below that may come before the meeting.

PROPOSAL NO. 1:

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS – PAGE 1

The first item of business to be acted upon by the shareholders is the election of three (3) directors to Class B. The Board proposes the following nominees for election as Class B Directors:
• Kimberly J. Brumbaugh• Rory G. Ritrievi
• Maureen M. Gathagan

The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the election of each of the nominees listed above.

PROPOSAL NO. 2:

NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION – PAGE 22

The second item of business to be acted upon by the shareholders is a vote on the compensation paid to the Corporation’s named executive officers, commonly referred to as“say-on-pay”. Because your vote is advisory, it will not be binding upon the Board. However, the Compensation Committee will take into consideration the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements.

The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR approval of the compensation of the named executive officers, as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and accompanying tabular and narrative disclosure contained in this Proxy Statement.

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PROPOSAL NO. 3:

RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF RSM US LLP AS THE CORPORATION’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2024 – PAGE 38

The third item of business to be acted upon by the shareholders is the ratification of the selection of the Corporation’s independent auditors for 2024. The Corporation is asking its shareholders to ratify the selection of RSM US LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. Although this ratification is not required by the Corporation’s Bylaws or otherwise, the Board is submitting the selection to its shareholders for ratification as a matter of good corporate practice.

The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024.

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Mission Statement

To reward all of our shareholders, critically serve and support all of our customers and communities, and cherish all of our employees.

2023 Highlights

Key Financial Accomplishments

Return on average tangible common equity was 10.37% for 2023.Organic loan growth for 2023 was $424 million, or an annual increase of 10.8%.Organic deposit growth for 2023 was $285 million, or an annual increase of 7.5%.
Return on average assets was 0.78% for 2023.We paid cash dividends during 2023 of $0.80 per common share.

Community Support

In 2023, Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiaries raised and contributed $2.42 million to local community and nonprofit organizations.

889 Community Organizations Supported$833,000 Donated to Educational Improvement Organizations$485,000 to Neighborhood Assistance Programs
13,926 Hours Volunteered by Employees Throughout Our Footprint$341,000 Donated to Prostate Cancer Research through No Shave November Campaign$200,000 Donated to Breast Cancer Charities through Mid Penn Celebrity Golf Classic

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ESG Highlights

Mid Penn’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors recognize the importance of an ongoing focus on its environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) oversight framework. An internal committee comprised of members of our senior management team promotes and monitors ESG programs and goals, including sustainability, diversity, inclusion, equality, and transparency. The Board, through its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, oversees the Corporation’s various ESG initiatives.

Environmental Responsibility

Mid Penn is devoted to operating in a sustainable manner and has undertaken a number of initiatives designed to reduce our impact on the environment and to promote environmentally-friendly projects and practices. With a view to increasing efficiency and reducing waste, we are continuing to digitize manual back office and financial center functions. In 2023, we:

•Increased the use of e-records and e-signing technology resulting in a reduction of paper waste and carbon emissions.
•Encouraged environmentally-friendly workplace practices by providing reusable metal water bottles to all employees.
•Continued a multi-year process of converting all facilities to energy efficient systems and finishes to minimize carbon footprint.

We believe that our focus on environmental sustainability, with the objective of reducing costs and improving sustainability of our operations, will provide a strategic benefit to the Corporation. Furthermore, Mid Penn recognizes that climate change is a growing risk for our planet, and we are committed to doing our part to mitigate this risk by placing continued focus and emphasis on environmental consciousness.

Social Impact

Our success depends on a highly-skilled, properly-motivated, and valued workforce. To that end, employees are provided with professional development opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge they need to advance the Corporation and fulfill personal career goals. In 2023, we continued to implement Human Capital Management practices to enable leaders to better hire talent and manage teams, including goal setting, performance evaluations, succession planning, and learning and development. Some of the ways that Mid Penn invests in human capital are:

•Mid Penn University, offering over 60 instructor-led classes on topics such as technical banking skills, compliance, business development, and more.
•Partnership with HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, and Luzerne County Community College, providing cost-free higher education to full-time employees who endeavor to earn a degree while continuing to work.
•Individualized development planning and career planning.
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•Mentoring, job shadowing, and emerging leaders programs.
•Performance coaching.
•Student internship program.

In addition, our Culture Committee identifies, discusses, and plans ways to promote Mid Penn’s corporate culture throughout the company. We also offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that reflect the needs of our workforce. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability, parental leave, education reimbursement, and paid time off. We provide competitive retirement benefits, including a 401(k)-match program. In addition to base salary and benefits, Mid Penn employees participate in incentive plans that support our organizational philosophy of allowing employees to share in the Corporation’s performance and success. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and throughout 2023, the health and safety of Mid Penn’s employees and their families has been our highest priority.

DEI is also central to our success at Mid Penn. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion starts with hiring, retaining, and developing a workforce that is diverse in background, knowledge, skill, and experience. As of December 31, 2023, women represented approximately 65% and self-identified racial and ethnic minorities represented approximately 12% of the Corporation’s workforce. With a view toward increasing the representation of women and underrepresented minorities on the Board, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee has identified a goal of achieving, over time, a balanced level of diversity in the composition of the Board.

Mid Penn hasnon-discrimination and anti-harassment policies as outlined in our employee handbook and a formal Code of Ethics. To encourage productive conversations within our organization, during 2023, we held internal forums to provide opportunities for all colleagues to participate in discussions on career growth, diversity initiatives, mentoring, and volunteerism. In 2023, our DEI Committee, comprised of employees, held regular meetings, volunteered in the community, and hosted lunch and learns for employees on a variety of topics.

Mid Penn measures success not only in financial terms, but also in community impact. We are a community bank committed to investing in the financial health and well-being of our neighbors, and we believe that the success of our communities is a shared responsibility. Therefore, we support various organizations through fundraising efforts, educational sponsorship, and community development partnerships. In 2023, we are proud to have:

•Participated in the Beyond School Walls program through Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region, which provides financial education and mentorship to high school students.
•Bolstered principles of financial literacy through the My Savings Account and Banzai, Inc. programs.
•Awarded academic scholarships to deserving high school seniors throughout our footprint through our Anna Woodside scholarship.
•Supported Tri-County Housing Development Corporation, which develops affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Mid Penn employees served on the Board of Directors and taught new homebuyer education classes.
•Served as an executive board member of the Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, Inc.

Mid Penn is passionate about being a good corporate citizen in the communities where we live and work. Going forward, the Corporation will continue to partner with nonprofit organizations that promote financial literacy, decrease the number of individuals facing economic barriers, and make our communities a reflection of our commitments and values.

Governance and Ethics

We are committed to achieving excellence in our governance practices to establish a strong foundation for the Corporation’s long-term success. We conduct our business in a manner that is fair, ethical, and responsible to earn and maintain the trust of our customers, employees, investors, partners, and regulators.

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Our Code of Ethics ensures that our directors, officers and employees remain in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Our Board of Directors, with 13 (out of 15) independent directors, is responsible for oversight of the management of the Corporation and its business for the long-term benefit of our shareholders. Our corporate governance policies and practices include evaluations of the Board and its committees, as well as continuing director education. Our Whistleblower and Complaint Policy further supports our stated goals with our governance structure. In 2023, our Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee continued to oversee our ESG programs.

Our internal risk management teams oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations and coordinate with subject matter experts throughout the business to identify, monitor and mitigate risk, including information security risk management and cyber defense programs. These teams maintain rigorous testing programs and regularly provide updates to the Board. The Corporation has a robust Information Security program that incorporates multiple layers of physical, logical, and written controls. We leverage the latest encryption configurations and technologies on our systems, devices and third-party connections, and further vet third-party vendors’ encryption, as required, through the organization’s vendor management process.

While we are pleased to share our 2023 ESG progress, we strive to maintain and enhance our ESG standards and efforts in 2024. For more information regarding ESG, please visit the Investors link on the Corporation’s website at www.midpennbank.com.

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Snapshot of Board of Directors

NameAgeDirector SincePrincipal OccupationIndependent
Kimberly J. Brumbaugh552019Founder and Managing Partner, Brumbaugh Wealth Management, LLCYes
Maureen M. Gathagan502021Partner, Bittersweet Management, LLC and Member, Gathagan Investment Company, LPYes
Rory G. Ritrievi602009Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc.No
Continuing Directors
Robert A. Abel652011Principal and Shareholder, Brown PlusYes
Matthew G. DeSoto472008President and Chief Executive Officer, MITER BrandsYes
Albert J. Evans572023President, Fanelli, Evans & Patel, P.C.Yes
Joel L. Frank622023Chairman and Managing Partner, Lamb McErlane PCYes
Brian A. Hudson, Sr.692021Former Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Housing Finance AgencyYes
Bruce A. Kiefer642023Manager/Chemist, The Hershey CompanyYes
Theodore W. Mowery652003Founding Partner, Gunn Mowery, LLCYes
John E. Noone642012President, Shamrock Investments, LLCYes
William A. Specht, III622006President and Chief Executive Officer, Seal Glove Manufacturing, Inc. and Ark SafetyYes
Retiring Directors
Robert C. Grubic722006Chairman, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.Yes
Frank J. Gumina, Jr.832023President, Gumina Development Co.Yes
David E. Sparks802018Chairman, Cumberland Advisors, Inc. and Founder, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Priority Financial Corp.No

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Board ExpertiseBoard Diversity
Director Age Director TenureDirector Diversity
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PROPOSAL NO. 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

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