CASH 2018 Proxy Statement

SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires Meta Financial’s directors and officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of Meta Financial’s Common Stock, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Meta Financial Common Stock and other equity securities of Meta Financial generally by the second business day following a transaction. Officers, directors and greater than 10% stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish Meta Financial with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To Meta Financial’s knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to Meta Financial and written representations that no other reports were required during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with, except that each of J. Tyler Haahr, Glen W. Herrick, Shelly Schneekloth, Sheree Thornsberry and Michael B. Turner filed one late report, in each case with respect to one transaction. SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE 46 Meta Financial Group, Inc. | 2018 Proxy Statement