Company: BANC-PF
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001169770-25-000015
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Company: BANC OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-03-27
Form: DEF 14A
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 candidates with strong backgrounds, skills and experience to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.

#### 31Banc of CaliforniaAnnual Proxy Statement2025

#### Corporate Sustainability

#### Director Education
In accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, all directors are expected to comply with the necessary continuing educational requirements, which include but are not limited to: (i) a component covering professional development in corporate governance; and (ii) a component which covers educational development in subject matter areas that are deemed relevant to the Company’s business. In support of continuing education, the Company incurs reasonable expenses to facilitate any mandatory educational and professional development programs or any voluntary programs which the CNG Committee may deem appropriate.

Additionally, our directors participate in compliance training administered by members of our senior management on a variety of subject matters, including but not limited to, industry, regulatory, legal, and governance related topics.

Investment in Our Human Capital

We believe that our employees are vital to our success. As a relationship-focused business, the long-term success of our Company is directly tied to our people.

At Banc of California, our human capital strategy is meticulously designed to align with both our people and strategic priorities for the business. We prioritize recruiting and retaining top talent, fostering internal mobility, promoting inclusion at all levels, recognizing and rewarding performance and outcomes, and supporting the health and wellness of our team members. Our goal is to build on the strengths of our team members and cultivate a high-performing culture that not only supports their growth but also drives growth and solutions for our customers and clients. Our Board governs our human capital management through its CNG Committee’s quarterly reviews and discussions with our executive team. For more information, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Our comprehensive human capital strategy is designed to empower individuals at every stage of their careers using a holistic approach to both professional and personal wellness. This commitment to our employees is integral to our mission and success. We support these goals through talent development programs including our Mentorship Program, Pacific Coast Banking School, Executive Leadership Program, tuition reimbursements, and a total rewards benefits program, which includes retirement matching, short- and long-term insurance options, estate planning support, and fertility benefits.

#### 32Banc of CaliforniaAnnual Proxy Statement2025

#### Corporate Sustainability
Supporting Our Communities

We are dedicated to supporting the communities in which we live and work, including through our Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program and Community Benefit