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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. reports news as the holding company for Eastern Bank, a regional banking institution serving consumers, commercial clients and small businesses in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Recurring updates cover operating results, loan and deposit trends, dividends, share repurchases and the integration of completed bank acquisitions.
Company announcements also describe Eastern Bank’s commercial lending, community development financing, affordable housing loans, ESOP-related financing, treasury services, and wealth management, trust and private banking activity through Cambridge Trust Wealth Management. Leadership appointments and human capital governance updates are recurring corporate topics.
Eastern Bank announced that Greg Buscone, Executive Vice President and Senior Commercial Banking Officer, has joined the Board of Directors of BDC Capital. BDC Capital focuses on providing financing for growing companies in New England. Buscone emphasized the importance of supporting small- and mid-sized businesses to foster economic growth. He is active in various community organizations and brings extensive experience in business lending. Eastern Bank, founded in 1818, has over $14 billion in total assets and is committed to supporting its local communities.
Eastern Bank has announced Alarm New England as a new commercial banking customer, supporting its financing needs. Alarm New England, established in 1972, offers innovative security solutions and serves the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island regions. Eastern Bank is providing a revolving line of credit and comprehensive cash management to assist with Alarm New England’s growth plans. With approximately $14.0 billion in total assets, Eastern Bank is committed to helping local businesses across various industries improve cash flow and efficiency.
Eastern Bank announced significant leadership changes, with Nancy Huntington Stager stepping into the full-time role as President and CEO of the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, while retaining her position on the Management Committee. Kathleen C. Henry will take on the role of Chief Human Resources Officer in addition to her duties as General Counsel. The bank's IPO has enhanced the foundation's assets to over $220 million, boosting its philanthropic reach. Both leaders are expected to advance the bank's focus on economic inclusion, benefiting the communities served.
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) plans to file its third-quarter 2020 financial results on or about November 16, 2020. The Company will not issue a press release or hold a conference call for this quarter. Following its conversion from mutual to stock organization on October 14, 2020, Eastern Bank will provide earnings reports starting in early 2021. Additionally, regulatory filings will occur, with the Call Report to be submitted to FFIEC on October 30, 2020, and other financial statements to the Federal Reserve by November 9, 2020.
Eastern Insurance Group has acquired the assets of Auburn Insurance Agency, a family-owned insurance agency based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1982, Auburn specializes in complex commercial insurance coverage. The acquisition, effective October 1, 2020, marks Eastern Insurance's 31st acquisition since 2002, expanding their presence across 16 states. President Janice Ryan expressed enthusiasm about joining Eastern, highlighting their commitment to customer service and shared values. This move is expected to enhance Eastern's specialty offerings and strengthen customer relationships.
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) announced the successful completion of its mutual-to-stock conversion and common stock offering, raising approximately $1.79 billion. A total of 179,287,828 shares were sold at $10.00 each, with 14,940,652 shares allocated to the employee stock ownership plan. The company also donated 7,470,326 shares to the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. Trading for EBC is set to commence on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on October 15, 2020. The offering was facilitated by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., with J.P. Morgan as the capital markets advisor.