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In a recent SEC filing, Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS), a $499 million market cap financial services company currently trading at $49.61, reported the outcomes of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 9, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s stock has shown strong momentum with a 29% return over the past year. The meeting’s agenda included the election of directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, ratification of the company’s independent auditor, and a proposal to amend the corporate bylaws.
Shareholders elected five directors to the board, each to serve until the 2028 annual meeting. Additionally, they expressed advisory approval of the executive officers’ compensation and ratified Baker Tilly US, LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
However, the proposed bylaw amendment to limit the personal liability of directors and officers did not receive the required 75% affirmative vote and was not approved. The amendment sought to minimize monetary damages liability for directors and officers to the extent allowed by Pennsylvania law.
The detailed voting results for each director, as well as the other proposals, were disclosed in the filing. This included the number of votes for and against, abstentions, and broker non-votes for each agenda item.
The filing, made on May 12, 2025, serves as an official record of the proceedings and outcomes of Peoples Financial Services Corp.’s annual shareholder meeting. Looking ahead, InvestingPro analysis reveals multiple positive indicators, including upward earnings revisions from analysts and expected profitability for the current year. Subscribers can access 8 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics to make informed investment decisions.
In other recent news, Peoples Financial Services Corp. announced a substantial increase in its quarterly cash dividend, which has been set at $0.6175 per share for the second quarter of 2025. This marks a 50.6% rise compared to the same quarter in the previous year, demonstrating the company’s financial growth and commitment to shareholder value. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on June 13, 2025, to shareholders recorded by May 30, 2025. This development follows the company’s merger with FNCB Bancorp, Inc., completed on July 1, 2024, which was aimed at achieving synergies and operational efficiencies. Peoples Financial Services Corp. has expressed optimism about its future outlook while acknowledging potential risks and uncertainties in the financial industry. The company operates through 39 full-service community banking offices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Investors are advised to consider the various risks and uncertainties that could affect the company’s future results, as highlighted in the company’s forward-looking statements.
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