On June 12, 2023, First Foundation Inc announced that it has filed an investor presentation to shareholders stating that from Company's Nasdaq listing in November 2014 through March 2022, before the U.S. Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates, Company's stock outperformed, reflecting excellent operating results, Company's board of directors and executive management quickly and proactively took decisive action to protect the strength and stability of the business amid the rising rate environment, Company's experienced, diverse, and qualified board is well-suited to continue overseeing the execution of our strategy and the Company have the proven ability to recruit and retain top-tier directors who can drive value for stockholders. In addition, the Company urged the shareholders to vote for its board nominees Ulrich E. Keller, Jr., Scott F. Kavanaugh, Max A. Briggs, John A. Hakopian, David G. Lake, Elizabeth A. Pagliarini, Mitchell M. Rosenberg, Ph.D, Diane M. Rubin, Jacob P. Sonenshine, and Gabriel V. Vazquez, and withhold for the Driver Nominee at the annual meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on June 27, 2023.