As a result of the contracting banking sector combined with massive government stimulus, the average community bank size is increasing at a fast pace. Banks of all sizes and geographies face new prospects – and uncertainties – posed by this shift. In this setting, the conversation for many bank boards often turns to the subject of strategic planning alternatives: capital needs, organic growth, acquisitions or merging with another bank, buying back shares, increasing dividends, etc. How can you determine which direction is best for your bank?
This interactive session, co-led by professionals from legal and M&A backgrounds, will examine industry and profitability trends, focusing on the value implications of recent developments as well as a broad range of corporate governance issues. We will set aside time for open-ended Q&A with our experts combined with peer feedback from other bankers, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions about various elements of capital and strategic planning, all with an eye on the ever-changing tax and regulatory landscape. A sample of topics to be addressed:
- Creative approaches to raising capital and deploying it
- Share buybacks funded through excess capital or new sources such as sub debt
- Compensation structures to help attract and retain talent
- Best practices surrounding employment contracts
- Real life examples of hurdles and workarounds in merger transactions
- Corporate governance and regulatory hot topics (ESG trends)
- Board fiduciary duties and liability exposure