June 14, 2022
On June 13, 2022, Tom Hutton presented, together with a professional from NFP Executive Benefits, at the 132nd Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Bankers Association. The presentation reviewed common elements of an effective executive compensation program and focused on using employment agreements, change in control agreements, deferred compensation arrangements, and life insurance arrangements to attract and retain management-level employees. The presentation discussed not only the general design of these arrangements, but the importance of coordinating arrangements with one another in order to avoid unintended consequences, as well as the funding of these arrangements and how these arrangements work in mergers and acquisitions.
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January 31, 2022
Scott A. Brown and Lawrence M. F. Spaccasi presented “Advice and Counsel for Potential Sellers” at the 2019 BankDirector Acquire or Be Acquired Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The session addressed advance planning steps that are critical for a successful M&A transaction from a seller’s perspective and focused on measures that can be taken well in advance of the commencement of negotiations to avoid surprises, manage expectations and maximize value.
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November 9, 2021
On October 30 2021, Scott Brown presented at The Annual Financial Institutions Finance and Accounting Conference hosted by the Massachusetts Bankers Association and Financial Managers Society. Mr. Brown focused on current trends and issues impacting community banking, including the current mergers and acquisitions landscape, emerging regulatory trends and corporate governance hot topics.
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November 8, 2021
On November 4, 2021, Jeffrey Cardone presented at the Vermont Bankers Association Trustees and Director Forum. Mr. Cardone discussed critical issues facing the leadership of today’s community banks, including an update on mergers and acquisitions and regulatory and governance matters impacting the community bank industry.
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November 2, 2021
On October 16, 2021, Kent Krudys presented at the CBA Annual Convention. Mr. Krudys led a discussion on current trends in community banking, including topics related to mergers and acquisitions, regulatory matters and boardroom diversity.
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