Company: CFG-PE
Filing Date: 2025-03-10
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000759944-25-000044
Chunk: 116

Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC/RI
Filing Date: 2025-03-10
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 116
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 to stand for election, the Board may either:

• reduce the number of directors that serve on the Board; or

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#### designate a substitute nominee.
If the Board designates a substitute nominee, shares represented by proxies voted for the nominee who is unable to stand for election will be voted for the substitute nominee.

How may I cast my advisory vote for the proposal to approve the Company’s executive compensation?

With respect to this proposal, you may:

• vote FOR the approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company’s executive compensation;

• vote AGAINST the approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company’s executive compensation; or

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#### ABSTAIN from voting on the proposal.
In order to pass, the proposal must receive an affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting. In accordance with applicable law, this vote is “advisory,” meaning it will serve as a recommendation to the Board but will not be binding. The Compensation and HR Committee will carefully consider the outcome of this vote when determining

#### 1002025 Proxy Statement
Questions and Answers about the Proxy Materials and the Annual Meeting

future executive compensation arrangements. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not considered votes cast for the foregoing purpose and will have no effect.

How may I vote for the proposal to ratify the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm, and how many votes must this proposal receive to pass?

With respect to this proposal, you may:

• vote FOR the ratification of the accounting firm;

• vote AGAINST the ratification of the accounting firm; or

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#### ABSTAIN from voting on the proposal.
In order to pass, the proposal must receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions will not be counted as votes cast.

What happens if I sign and return my proxy card but do not provide voting instructions?

If you return a signed card but do not provide voting instructions, your shares will be voted as follows:

1. FOR the thirteen director nominees;

2. FOR the approval, on an advisory basis, of the Company’s executive compensation; and

3. FOR the ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm.

Will my shares be voted if I do not vote by using the Internet, telephone or by signing and returning my proxy card?

If you do not vote by using the Internet, telephone or (if you received a proxy card by mail) by signing and returning your proxy card