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FB Financial Corp

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Apr 8, 2024.

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Dec 31, 2023 · Filed Apr 8, 2024

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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

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April 11, 2024

Dear Shareholder,

We would like to extend a personal invitation for you to join us at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders which will be held on May 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time at the company's headquarters at 1221 Broadway, Suite 1300, Nashville, Tennessee 37203.

We have elected to provide access to our proxy materials by internet in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's "notice and access" rules. Accordingly, on or about April 11, 2024, we will mail to our shareholders a notice of internet availability of proxy materials. On the date of the mailing of the notice of internet availability of proxy materials, all shareholders of record and beneficial owners will have the ability to access all of our proxy materials at the website address set forth in the notice of internet availability of proxy materials and in the accompanying proxy statement. These proxy materials will be available free of charge. We are constantly focused on improving the ways our shareholders can access information about FB Financial Corporation and believe that providing our proxy materials by internet increases the ability of our shareholders to access the information they need while simultaneously reducing the cost and materials of our annual meeting.

To ensure that your vote is recorded promptly, please vote as soon as possible, even if you plan to attend the meeting in person. For instructions on voting, please refer to the instructions on the notice of internet availability of proxy materials that you received in the mail or, if you received a hard copy of the proxy statement, on the accompanying proxy card. You can request to receive proxy materials by mail or email. You may vote by mail or via the internet. You will find our proxy statement, 2023 annual report to shareholders, and other important information at our website: https://investors.firstbankonline.com.

Your vote is important. We hope that you will be able to attend the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. We look forward to seeing you.

Christopher T. HolmesWilliam F. Carpenter III
President and Chief Executive OfficerChair of the Board

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

You are hereby invited to attend the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders of FB Financial Corporation.

WHENMay 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.
WHEREThe annual meeting will be held at 1221 Broadway, Suite 1300, Nashville, Tennessee 37203
RECORD DATEShareholders of record as of the close of business on March 28, 2024 will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS1.Election of 12 directors to serve until the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified; 2.To conduct a non-binding, advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers; 3.Approval of amendments to the Company’s amended and restated charter to eliminate supermajority voting standards; 4.Ratification of the appointment of Crowe LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and5.Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
PROXY MATERIALSOur proxy materials, which include the accompanying proxy statement, proxy card, and 2023 annual report to shareholders are first being sent or made available to shareholders on or about April 11, 2024. You may access the proxy materials electronically under the "Stock and Filings" link on the Investor Relations page of our website at https://investors.firstbankonline.com/ or by visiting the website included on the notice of internet availability or proxy card.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Beth W. SimsGeneral Counsel and Corporate Secretary

April 11, 20241221 Broadway, Suite 1300Nashville, Tennessee 37203

Important Notice regarding the Internet availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be Held on May 23, 2024. This proxy statement, the proxy card, and 2023 annual report to shareholders are available under the "Stock and Filings" link on the Investor Relations page of our website at: https://investors.firstbankonline.com or by visiting the website included on the notice of internet availability or proxy card.

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Table of Contents

Proxy Statement and Annual Meeting Summary1
Questions and Answers2
Proposal 1 — Election of Directors6
Director Nominees6
Board Diversity, Tenure, Skills, and Qualifications14
Corporate Governance15
Overview15
Board Composition15
Board Leadership Structure and Executive Sessions15
Shareholder's Agreement and Board Designation Rights15
Director Independence16
Director Refreshment16
Board's Role in Risk Management and Oversight16
Cyber Security17
Pledging and Hedging17
Meetings of the Board and Committees18
Standing Committees of the Board18
Director Nomination Process20
Shareholder Nominations to the Board20
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics21
Corporate Governance Guidelines21
Corporate Responsibility21
Communications with the Board21
Independent Compensation Consultant22
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions22
Loans to Officers, Directors and Affiliates22
Related Person Transaction Policy22
Stock Ownership Matters23
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports23
Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners24
Executive Officers25
Compensation Discussion and Analysis26
Compensation Best Practices27
Compensation Philosophy and Objectives27
Compensation Decision-Making27
Market Competitiveness29
Elements and Mix of Compensation30
Policies, Guidelines and Other Practices38
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation40
Compensation Committee Report40
Executive Compensation Tables41
Summary Compensation Table41
Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table42
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End43
Stock Vested43
Employment Agreements and Potential Post-Employment Payments44
CEO Pay Ratio48
Pay Versus Performance49
Equity Compensation Plan Information52
Director Compensation53
Proposal 2 — Non-Binding, Advisory Vote Regarding the Compensation of the Named Executive Officers54
Proposal 3 — Approval of Amendments to the Company's Charter to Eliminate Supermajority Voting Requirements55
Proposal 4 — Ratification of the Appointment of Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm57
Audit Committee Report58
Submission of Shareholder Proposals59
Additional Information60
Other Matters60
Appendix A — Second Amended and Restated CharterA-1
Appendix B — GAAP to non-GAAP ReconciliationsA-4

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