Farmer Mac Names Nader Pasdar as Executive Vice President - Chief Business Officer

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Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) appointed Nader Pasdar as Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer, effective August 17, 2026. He will report to President and CEO Zachary N. Carpenter, who held the Chief Business Officer role until July 1, 2026.

Pasdar brings over 25 years of experience in agricultural finance, lending, capital markets, and business leadership. He previously served as CEO of Rabo Securities and Managing Director, Head of Markets North America for Rabobank, overseeing capital markets, sales, trading, business development, and compliance activities across North America.

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• Nader Pasdar appointed EVP – Chief Business Officer effective August 17, 2026
• Over 25 years of agricultural finance and capital markets experience
• Previous roles include CEO of Rabo Securities and Head of Markets North America at Rabobank

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Market Context

Farmer Mac's Q2 2026 earnings event recorded a 3.31% 24-hour reaction, adding a company-specific ben...

Analysis

Farmer Mac's Q2 2026 earnings event recorded a 3.31% 24-hour reaction, adding a company-specific benchmark. The appointment is operationally distinct; investors can watch subsequent disclosures for evidence of execution, while the leadership transition remains a risk factor.

Key Figures

Appointment start: August 17, 2026 Prior CEO transition: July 1 Experience: More than 25 years +1 more

4 metrics

Appointment start August 17, 2026 Chief Business Officer appointment

Prior CEO transition July 1 Zachary N. Carpenter assumed President and CEO role

Experience More than 25 years Agricultural finance, lending, capital markets, and business leadership

Financings Hundreds of lead-arranged financings Mr. Pasdar's experience at Rabobank

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 30 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 30	Quarterly earnings	Positive	+3.3%	Record quarterly earnings and business volume growth drove a positive 24-hour reaction.
Jul 16	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-0.3%	Results scheduling notice preceded a slightly negative stock reaction over the following 24 hours.
Jun 08	CEO succession	Neutral	-4.3%	CEO succession announcement was followed by a negative 24-hour reaction.
Jun 03	Preferred dividend	Positive	+4.3%	Preferred-stock dividend declaration preceded a positive 24-hour reaction in the stock.
May 13	Common dividend	Positive	+2.6%	Common and preferred dividend declaration preceded a positive 24-hour reaction in the stock.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Positive earnings and dividend announcements aligned with gains, while the CEO succession and earnings-date notices diverged.

Key Terms

capital markets, loan syndication, debt capital markets, wholesale banking

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capital markets financial

"agricultural finance, lending, capital markets, and business leadership."

Capital markets are places where people and organizations buy and sell long-term investments like stocks and bonds. They help connect those who need money to grow or fund projects with investors looking to earn returns over time. For investors, capital markets are important because they offer opportunities to invest, save, and grow their wealth through a variety of financial assets.

loan syndication financial

"As a founding member of Rabobank's loan syndication team,"

A loan syndication is when several banks or investors team up to provide a single large loan, splitting the amount, risk and interest among them like people chipping in to buy an expensive shared item. It matters to investors because it spreads credit exposure, affects how easily parts of the loan can be bought or sold, and signals how lenders view the borrower’s risk and pricing, which can influence market perception and secondary trading.

debt capital markets financial

"relationship management, debt capital markets, syndications, and wholesale banking,"

Debt capital markets are the parts of the financial system where companies, governments and institutions raise money by issuing loans, bonds or notes that investors can buy. Investors lend capital in exchange for regular interest payments and eventual repayment of principal, so changes in interest rates, the issuer’s ability to repay, or the amount of new debt offered can directly affect income, risk and the value of holdings—similar to deciding whether to buy someone’s IOU based on how likely they are to pay you back.

wholesale banking financial

"debt capital markets, syndications, and wholesale banking,"

Wholesale banking is the part of a bank that provides large-scale financial services to companies, governments and other institutions — for example big loans, cash management, trade financing and help raising capital. It matters to investors because these large contracts can produce steady, sizable revenue but also concentrated risk tied to the economy and credit conditions, much like a supplier whose fortunes depend on a few big wholesale customers rather than many small shoppers.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced the appointment of Nader Pasdar as its Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer, starting August 17, 2026. Mr. Pasdar will report directly to Zachary N. Carpenter, who previously served as the company's Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer and assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on July 1 of this year.

"Nader is a highly respected leader whose deep knowledge of agriculture, rural finance, and capital markets makes him an excellent fit for Farmer Mac and our mission," said Mr. Carpenter. "His appointment marks an important milestone as we continue evolving to meet the needs of the crucial sectors we serve and position our organization for future growth and success. Nader's strong relationships across the agricultural finance community, strategic perspective, and collaborative leadership style will help us build on our momentum, execute on our growth strategy, and continue creating value for the customers, communities, and industries we serve."

Mr. Pasdar has more than 25 years of experience in agricultural finance, lending, capital markets, and business leadership. Prior to joining Farmer Mac, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Rabo Securities and Managing Director, Head of Markets North America for Rabobank, where he was responsible for capital markets, sales, trading, business development, and compliance activities across North America. Over his career at Rabobank, Mr. Pasdar progressed through increasingly senior leadership positions spanning relationship management, debt capital markets, syndications, and wholesale banking, playing a key role in developing the organization into a leading capital markets participant in the North American food and agribusiness sector.

Mr. Pasdar has extensive experience working with agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, and investors across rural America. As a founding member of Rabobank's loan syndication team, he contributed to the execution of hundreds of lead-arranged financings and developed deep relationships throughout the agricultural finance sector and the Farm Credit System. His background combines strategic business development expertise, capital markets leadership, and a longstanding commitment to enhancing the agricultural economy.

"It's an honor to join Farmer Mac and contribute to an organization with such a unique and important mission," said Mr. Pasdar. "Throughout my career, I have been passionate about supporting the financial institutions, producers, agribusinesses, and rural businesses that help drive the rural economy. Farmer Mac plays a vital role in expanding access to capital and liquidity across these sectors, and I am excited to work alongside Zack, the leadership team, and colleagues across the company to help advance that mission and support the next phase of Farmer Mac's growth."

Mr. Pasdar earned an M.B.A. in finance from Boston University's Questrom School of Business and a B.S. degree in economics from Temple University.

About Farmer Mac

Farmer Mac is driven by its mission to increase the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure. Our secondary market provides liquidity to our nation's agricultural and infrastructure businesses, supporting a vibrant and strong rural America. We offer a wide range of solutions to help meet financial institutions' growth, liquidity, risk management, and capital relief needs across diverse markets, including agriculture, agribusiness, broadband infrastructure, power and utilities, and renewable energy. We are uniquely positioned to facilitate competitive access to financing that fuels growth, innovation, and prosperity in America's rural and agricultural communities. Additional information about Farmer Mac is available on our website at www.farmermac.com.

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FAQ

What leadership change did Farmer Mac (AGM) announce on August 13, 2026?

Farmer Mac announced the appointment of Nader Pasdar as Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer, effective August 17, 2026. According to Farmer Mac, he will report to President and CEO Zachary N. Carpenter, who previously held the Chief Business Officer position.

When does Nader Pasdar start as Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer at Farmer Mac (AGM)?

Nader Pasdar is scheduled to begin his role as Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer on August 17, 2026. According to Farmer Mac, he will report directly to President and CEO Zachary N. Carpenter in this leadership position.

What is Nader Pasdar’s background before joining Farmer Mac (AGM)?

Before joining Farmer Mac, Nader Pasdar served as CEO of Rabo Securities and Managing Director, Head of Markets North America for Rabobank. According to Farmer Mac, he oversaw capital markets, sales, trading, business development, and compliance activities across North America.

How much experience does Nader Pasdar bring to his new role at Farmer Mac (AGM)?

Nader Pasdar brings more than 25 years of experience in agricultural finance, lending, capital markets, and business leadership. According to Farmer Mac, his career has spanned relationship management, debt capital markets, syndications, and wholesale banking in the food and agribusiness sector.

Who will Nader Pasdar report to as Chief Business Officer at Farmer Mac (AGM)?

As Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer, Nader Pasdar will report directly to Zachary N. Carpenter. According to Farmer Mac, Carpenter became President and Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2026, after previously serving as Chief Business Officer.

What education does Nader Pasdar have for his role at Farmer Mac (AGM)?

Nader Pasdar holds an M.B.A. in finance from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and a B.S. in economics from Temple University. According to Farmer Mac, this academic background complements his extensive agricultural finance and capital markets experience.