8-K
Beacon Financial Corp (BBT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGECOMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2024
BERKSHIRE
HILLS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-15781 | 04-3510455 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or<br>Other Jurisdiction)<br><br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer<br><br>Identification<br>No.) |
| 60<br> State Street, Boston,<br> Massachusetts | 02109 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of Principal Executive<br> Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(800
) 773-5601
, ext. 133773
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common<br> stock, par value $0.01 per share | BHLB | New<br> York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
| Item 8.01 | Other Events |
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On February 12, 2024, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to be held on May 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Berkshire Bank’s offices at 99 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The date of March 21, 2024 was established as the record date for the determination of the shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.
The agenda for the Annual Meeting will include proposals related to director election, executive compensation and auditor engagement.
A news release regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders was issued by the Company and is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| (a) | Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not Applicable. | |
|---|---|---|
| (b) | Pro forma financial information. Not Applicable. | |
| (c) | Shell company transactions: Not Applicable. | |
| (d) | Exhibits: | |
| **** | Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | News release dated February 12, 2024 | |
| 104.1 | Cover Page for this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | ||
|---|---|---|
| DATE: February 13, 2024 | By: | /s/ Wm. Gordon Prescott |
| Wm. Gordon Prescott | ||
| Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Berkshire Hills Announces Annual Meeting Date
BOSTON, February 12, 2024 - Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) today announced that its Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Berkshire Bank’s offices at 99 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The date of March 21, 2024 has been established as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. The agenda for the Annual Meeting will include proposals related to director election, executive compensation and auditor engagement. Further information about the annual meeting will be available in early April at the Company's website at ir.berkshirebank.com.
About Berkshire Hills Bancorp
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) is the parent company of Berkshire Bank, a relationship-driven, community-focused bank with $12.4 billion in assets and 96 financial centers in New England and New York. Berkshire is headquartered in Boston and offers commercial, retail, wealth, and private banking solutions.
Investor Contact
Kevin Conn
Investor Relations
617.641.9206
kaconn@berkshirebank.com