# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000714310
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-067643
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 8084
**Document Hash:** 6aa252569c8915f63f3732230e09abc2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-067643.hdr.sgml**: 20230310

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-067643

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 5

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230310

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230310

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000714310
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 222477875
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NJ
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-11277
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23724062

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE PENN PLAZA
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (973) 305-8800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE PENN PLAZA
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10119

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549** 

**SCHEDULE 14A** 

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 ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement ☒ Definitive Additional Materials ☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

**VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP** 

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|  | <br> Your **Vote** Counts! |
|  | <br> **VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP**<br>2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by April 24, 2023<br> 11:59 PM ET |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> VALLEY NATIONAL BANK<br> 1455 VALLEY ROAD<br> WAYNE, NJ 07470 | ![LOGO](g454031g01sp02.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> VALLEY NATIONAL BANK<br> 1455 VALLEY ROAD<br> WAYNE, NJ 07470 | ![LOGO](g454031g01sp02.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> VALLEY NATIONAL BANK<br> 1455 VALLEY ROAD<br> WAYNE, NJ 07470 | ![LOGO](g454031g01sp02.jpg)  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> VALLEY NATIONAL BANK<br> 1455 VALLEY ROAD<br> WAYNE, NJ 07470 | ![LOGO](g454031g01sp02.jpg)  |
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You invested in VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP 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 materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on April 25, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the 2022 Annual Report to Shareholders online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 11, 2023. 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.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com** 

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**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming shareholder meeting. You may view the proxy

materials at www.ProxyVote.com or easily request a paper copy.

We encourage you to access and review all of the important

information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these

important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board**<br> **Recommends** | **Board**<br> **Recommends** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. | ELECTION OF 13 DIRECTORS:<br>**Nominees:**<br>|  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1a. | Andrew B. Abramson | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1b. | Peter J. Baum | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1c. | Eric P. Edelstein | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1d. | Dafna Landau | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1e. | Marc J. Lenner | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1f. | Peter V. Maio | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1g. | Avner Mendelson | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1h. | Ira Robbins | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1i. | Suresh L. Sani | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1j. | Lisa J. Schultz | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1k. | Jennifer W. Steans | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1l. | Jeffrey S. Wilks | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1m. | Dr. Sidney S. Williams, Jr. | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. | An advisory vote to approve Valley's named executive officer compensation. | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. | An advisory vote on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation. | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03b.jpg) <br>| **Year** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. | Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as Valley's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. | ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. | Approval of the Valley National Bancorp 2023 Incentive Compensation Plan. | <br> ![LOGO](g454031g01sp03.jpg) <br>| **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |

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