mtb-defa14a_20210421.htm

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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M&T Bank Corporation Logo Online Go to www.envisionreports.com/MTB or scan the QR code — you will need the number located in the shaded bar below. Votes submitted electronically must be received by 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on April 16, 2021 for the Retirement Savings Plan and Unvested Restricted Common Stock. Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the M&T Bank Corporation Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual meeting of shareholders are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The Proxy Statement, Message to Shareholders, and Form 10-K are available at: www.envisionreports.com/MTB Easy Online Access — View your proxy materials and vote. Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/MTB. Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. step 4 Make your selections as instructed on each screen for your delivery preferences. Step 5: Vote your shares. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a copy of the proxy materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before April 10, 2021 to facilitate timely delivery. 2 N O T

 

 


 

 

 

Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders The 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of M&T Bank Corporation will be held on April 20, 2021, 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, virtually via the internet at www.meetingcenter.io/204103780. The password for this meeting is — MTB2021 Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations. The Board of Directors of M&T Bank Corporation recommends a vote FOR each of the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 2 and 3: 1. TO ELECT 19 DIRECTORS FOR ONE-YEAR TERMS AND UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN ELECTED AND QUALIFIED. 01 - C. Angela Bontempo 11 - Newton P.S. Merrill 02 - Robert T. Brady 12 - Kevin J. Pearson 03 - Calvin G. Butler, Jr. 13 - Melinda R. Rich 04 - T. Jefferson Cunningham III 14 - Robert E. Sadler, Jr. 05 - Gary N. Geisel 15 - Denis J. Salamone 06 - Leslie V. Godridge 16 - John R. Scannell 07 - Richard S. Gold 17 - David S. Scharfstein 08 - Richard A. Grossi 18 - Rudina Seseri 09 - René F. Jones 19 - Herbert L. Washington 10 - Richard H. Ledgett, Jr. 2. TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF M&T BANK CORPORATION’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. 3. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF M&T BANK CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021. PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please refer to the proxy statement for instructions. Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select delivery preferences: Current and future delivery requests can be submitted using the options below. If you request an email copy, you will receive an email with a link to the current meeting materials. PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a copy of the proxy materials. — Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/MTB. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. — Phone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276. — Email – Send an email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials M&T Bank Corporation” in the subject line. Include your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse side, and state that you want a paper copy of the meeting materials. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of proxy materials must be received by April 10, 2021.