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AmeriServ Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:ASRV), a Pennsylvania-based commercial bank with a market capitalization of $34.5 million, disclosed on Monday an agreement with investment firm SB Value Partners, L.P., which currently holds an 8.2% stake in the bank. The stock, currently trading near its 52-week low at $2.09, has experienced a significant 27% decline over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a robust 5.74% dividend yield and has consistently paid dividends for 13 consecutive years.
The consulting agreement, effective April 15, 2025, engages SB Value Partners to provide advisory services for AmeriServ’s wealth management division over four years. The focus will be on enhancing business efficiencies and asset management growth. As compensation for these services, AmeriServ will grant the Advisor 350,000 shares of common stock, contingent upon a "Vesting Event" occurring by April 15, 2029. This event is defined as either the company’s stock reaching or surpassing $5.00 per share before the said date or the occurrence of a "Change of Control."
The agreement also stipulates that if the Vesting Event does not transpire by April 15, 2029, or upon earlier termination, the Advisor will not receive the shares. The issuance of these shares is subject to regulatory approvals, and the Advisor will be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in relation to the agreement.
In conjunction with the consulting agreement, AmeriServ Financial and SB Value Partners amended their existing Cooperation Agreement, dated April 18, 2024. The amendment increases SB Value Partners’ total ownership limit from 9.9% to 14.9% and extends the Cooperation Agreement’s term to correspond with the consulting agreement’s duration.
This strategic move aligns with AmeriServ’s efforts to bolster its wealth management services, leveraging SB Value Partners’ expertise to potentially enhance shareholder value. The information is based on a recent SEC filing by AmeriServ Financial. InvestingPro subscribers can access additional insights, including 8 more key tips about ASRV’s financial health and market position.
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