# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001521951
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-092621
**Filing Date:** 2026-3
**Character Count:** 14059
**Document Hash:** 3eb4e84f184d244b07aade12db80f6d2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-092621.hdr.sgml**: 20260305

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-092621

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260305

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260305

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001521951
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 391576570
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34095
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26724255

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 401 CHARMANY DRIVE
- **CITY:** MADISON
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53719
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 608-238-8008

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 401 CHARMANY DRIVE
- **STREET 2:** PO BOX 44961
- **CITY:** MADISON
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53744

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** First Business Financial Services, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110527

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| **UNITED STATES** |
| **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** |
| **Washington, D.C. 20549** |
| **SCHEDULE** 14A |

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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

Filed by the Registrant ⌧

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

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☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

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☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

⌧ Definitive Additional Materials

☐ Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ENDORSEMENT_LINE______________ SACKPACK_____________ 000001 MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 C 1234567890 MMMMMMM Online Go to www.envisionreports.com/FBIZ or scan the QR code — login details are located in the shaded bar below. First Business Financial Services, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting Notice 1234 5678 9012 345 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the First Business Financial Services, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting to be Held on April 24, 2026 Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the 2026 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 instructions on how to attend 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, Notice of Annual Meeting and Annual Report on Form 10-K are available at: www.envisionreports.com/FBIZ www.envisionreports.com/FBIZ Easy Online Access — View your proxy materials and vote. A black and white image of a hand pointing to the left. AI generated content Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/FBIZ. 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 as instructed on the reverse side on or before April 14, 2026 to facilitate timely delivery. A white paper with black writing. AI generated content 2NOT COY 048L6C

First Business Financial Services, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting Notice The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of First Business Financial Services, Inc. will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 am CDT, virtually via the internet at: meetnow.global/M6YH2SP. To attend and participate in the Annual Meeting online, vote your shares electronically and submit your questions prior to and during the meeting, you must have your voter control number that is printed in the shaded bar located on the reverse side of this form. Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors' recommendations. The Board of Directors recommends a vote "FOR" all the nominees listed in proposal one, "FOR" proposals two, three and four. 1. Election of Class I Director: 01 - Carla C. Chavarria 02 - Jerry L. Kilcoyne 03 - Daniel P. Olszewski 2. To act upon a proposal to approve the First Business Financial Services, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. 3. To approve, in a non-binding shareholder advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. 4. To ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. To consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Company is not currently aware of any such business. PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must go online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the virtual meeting, please have this notice available for reference. A black and white image of a piece of paper. AI generated content 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/FBIZ. 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 First Business" 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

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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 14, 2026.

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Your Vote Counts! FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by April 23, 2026 11:59 PM ET Hextone, Inc. P.O. Box 9142 Farmingdale, NY 11735 Ricky Campana P.O. Box 123456 30# Suite 500 FLASHID-JOB# 1 OF 2 322,224148,294 51 Mercedes Way Edgewood, NY 11717 You invested in FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. and it's time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 24, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Annual Report, Notice & Proxy Statement online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 12, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote in Person at the Meeting\* April 24, 2026 10:00 AM CDT Virtually via the Internet at: meetnow.global/M6YH2SP To access the virtual meeting, refer to the information included in the Proxy Statement. \*If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at www.ProxyVote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Control # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by April 23, 2026 11:59 PM ET Board Voting Items Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1A Carla C. Chavarria For 1B Jerry L. Kilcoyne For 1C Daniel P. Olszewski For 2. To act upon a proposal to approve the First Business Financial Services, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. For 3. To approve, in a non-binding shareholder advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. For 4. To ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. For NOTE: To consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Company is not currently aware of any such business. Under New York Stock Exchange rules, brokers may vote "routine" matters at their discretion if your voting instructions are

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not communicated to us at least 10 days before the meeting. We will nevertheless follow your instructions, even if the broker's discretionary vote has already been given, provided your instructions are received prior to the meeting date. 1.00000 322,224 148,294 FLASHID-JOB#

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MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMM 000001 ENDORSEMENT_LINE__________MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMM Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. 2026 First Business Financial Services, Inc. Annual Meeting Proxy Card qIF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q Proposals — The Board of Directors recommend a vote "FOR" all the nominees listed in Proposal 1 and "FOR" Proposals 2, 3 and 4.A 1. Election of three Class I Directors: ForWithholdForWithholdForWithhold 01 - Carla C. Chavarria 02 - Jerry L. Kilcoyne 03 - Daniel P. Olszewski 2. To act upon a proposal to approve the First Business Financial Services, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. ForAgainstAbstain3. To approve, in a non-binding shareholder advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. ForAgainstAbstain4. To ratify the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. To consider and act upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Company is not currently aware of any such business. Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to count. Please date and sign below.B NOTE: Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give full title. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below.Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box.Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. 1UPX678423 048L4D

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of First Business Financial Services, Inc. will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 am CDT, virtually via the Internet at meetnow.global/M6YH2SP. To attend and participate in the Annual Meeting online, vote your shares electronically and submit your questions prior to and during the meeting, you must have your voter control number. q IF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.q First Business Financial Services, Inc. Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Solicited by Board of Directors for Annual Meeting — April 24, 2026 The undersigned appoints Lynn Ann Arians and Corey A. Chambas, and each or either of them, proxies of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, and authorizes them to represent and to vote, as designated on the reverse side, all the shares of common stock of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") held of record by the undersigned at the close of business on February 18, 2026 at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held on April 24, 2026 or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Shares represented by this proxy will be voted as directed by the

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shareholder. If no such directions are indicated, the Proxies will have authority to vote "FOR" all the nominees listed in proposal one and "FOR" proposals two, three and four. In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting. (Items to be voted appear on reverse side)

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