Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)

(b) On June 6, 2026, William Reinhardt provided notice of his retirement from the board of directors (the "Board") of Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (the "Company") and the board of directors of its wholly owned subsidiary, Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the "Bank"), in each case effective immediately. In connection with Mr. Reinhardt's retirement from the Board, the Board designated him as director emeritus. In accordance with the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, Mr. Reinhardt's status as a director emeritus is honorary and he will not have any rights or duties as a director of the Company. Mr. Reinhardt will be entitled to attend Board meetings upon invitation by the Board. Effective as of Mr. Reinhardt's retirement, the Board reduced the number of directors constituting the Board to eleven directors.