FBP 8-K
First Bancorp /Pr/ (FBP)
8-K
2025-01-31
For: 2025-01-28
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): January 28, 2025
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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(787 ) 729-8200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this
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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
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
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On January 31, 2025, First BanCorp. (the “Corporation”) announced a strategic reorganization aligned with the Corporation’s corporate succession plan
(the “Strategic Reorganization”). As part of the Strategic Reorganization, the Corporation announced, among other matters, the following changes to named executive officers:
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Cassan Pancham, Executive Vice President and Business Group Executive, will retire from his position at the Corporation effective May 15, 2025. As Business Group Executive, Mr. Pancham currently oversees
the Mortgage and Insurance lines of business and the Eastern Caribbean Region’s commercial business and administration affairs.
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Nayda Rivera, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, will be promoted to Chief Consumer Officer and Corporate Chief of Staff effective April 1, 2025.
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It is expected that Mr. Pancham will enter into a temporary consulting agreement with the Corporation upon his retirement pursuant to which he will
provide advisory services to the Corporation. The details of Mr. Pancham’s consulting agreement and Mr. Pancham’s and Ms. Rivera’s compensation arrangements in connection with Mr. Pancham’s retirement and Ms. Rivera’s promotion, respectively, are
not available as of the date hereof.
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Other Events
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On January 31, 2025, the Corporation issued a press release announcing the Strategic Reorganization. A copy of the press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits
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Exhibit
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Description of Exhibit
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Press Release dated January 31, 2025 - First BanCorp Announces Strategic Reorganization
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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| Exhibits 99.1 referenced therein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 be deemed incorporated by reference in any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. |
SIGNATURE
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
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Date: January 31, 2025
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First BanCorp.
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By:
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/s/ Sara Alvarez
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Name:
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Sara Alvarez
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Title:
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EVP and General Counsel
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Exhibit 99.1
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News Release
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FIRST BANCORP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC REORGANIZATION
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – January 31, 2025 - First BanCorp. (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: FBP),
the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced today a strategic reorganization aligned with its corporate succession plan aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer
experience, and driving business transformation to align resources for future growth and success.
“We are pleased to announce this reorganization, which reflect our commitment to fostering the continued development of our internal talent and aligns our organizational
structure with our strategic goals. We believe that these changes will position us for continued success, driven by a highly energized team committed to responsible growth, delivering for our
clients, communities, and shareholders,” said Aurelio Alemán, President and CEO of the Corporation.
Retirement of Key Executives
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Cassan Pancham, Executive Vice President and Business Group Executive, will retire from his position
at the Corporation effective May 15, 2025. As Business Group Executive, Mr. Pancham currently oversees the Mortgage and Insurance lines of business and the Eastern Caribbean Region’s commercial business and administration affairs.
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Carlos Power, Executive Vice President and Business Group Executive, will retire from his position at
the Corporation effective May 2, 2025. As Business Group Executive, Mr. Power currently oversees the Unsecured Consumer Lending, Auto, and Leasing lines of business.
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“We acknowledge the significant contributions of Cassan and Carlos. Their dedication and leadership over 40 years have been crucial to our success. We extend our gratitude
and wish them well in their future endeavors,” said Aurelio Alemán, President and CEO. “Cassan and Carlos will continue to engage with us in an orderly transition, supporting the Corporation's success.”
New Appointments and Expanded Leadership Roles
In light of these changes, effective April 1st, the Corporation will implement the following new appointments and expand key leadership roles. Some leaders will be
designated as Senior Vice President Division Directors (“SVP Division Director”), a new corporate title, reflecting their increased scope and complexity of responsibilities.
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News Release
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Nayda Rivera-Batista, current Executive Vice President and
Chief Risk Officer, will be appointed to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer. In this role, she will lead and oversee the Mortgage, Unsecured Consumer Lending, Auto, Leasing, and Insurance lines
of business. This newly created position leverages Mrs. Rivera’s proven track record of exceptional leadership, people management skills, and strategic vision during her tenure at the Corporation. In connection with this change, Luzmarie
Vélez, Senior Vice President and Mortgage Banking Director, and Alexis Colon, Senior Vice President and Auto Business Director, will be appointed SVP Division Directors reporting directly to Mrs. Rivera.
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Additionally, Mrs. Rivera will also be appointed Corporate Chief of Staff, where she will continue to oversee the Corporation’s human capital strategic plan,
ensuring that the Corporation remains focused on attracting, developing, and retaining talent across the Corporation’s regions.
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Sara Alvarez, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary of the Board, will have increased responsibilities at the Corporation, including managing and overseeing Regulatory Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) business
units, reinforcing the dedication to regulatory adherence. In connection with this change, Carmen Pagan, Senior Vice President and Compliance Director, will be appointed SVP Division Director reporting directly to Mrs. Alvarez.
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Juan Carlos Pavia, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit
Officer, will have increased responsibilities, including overseeing the Portfolio Risk Management functions of the Corporation.
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Lillian Diaz, Executive Vice President and Business Group Executive, will have increased responsibilities, including overseeing the
entire Eastern Caribbean Region (ECR), adding the ECR’s commercial business and administration affairs to her current branch oversight scope.
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Myrna Rivera, current
Senior Vice President and Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Director, will be appointed SVP Division Director and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), reporting directly to Orlando Berges, Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and to the Board of Director’s Risk Committee. Myrna’s extensive experience in risk management will be instrumental in navigating the challenges ahead.
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Said Ortiz, Senior
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will also be appointed SVP Division Director with increased responsibilities, including
overseeing Controllership and Financial Credit Risk (CECL) units. Said will continue to report to Orlando Berges.
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About First BanCorp.
First BanCorp. is the parent corporation of FirstBank Puerto Rico, a state-chartered commercial bank with operations in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British
Virgin Islands and Florida, and of FirstBank Insurance Agency, LLC. Among the subsidiaries of FirstBank Puerto Rico is First Federal Finance Limited Liability Company, a small loans company. First BanCorp’s shares of common stock trade on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FBP.” 
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News Release
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Safe Harbor
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” concerning the Corporation. The words or phrases “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “look
forward,” “should,” “would,” “believes” and similar expressions are meant to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created by such sections. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Corporation’s ability to improve operational efficiency, maximize customer service,
and drive business transformation. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to the factors described in the Corporation’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any “forward-looking statements” to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by
securities laws.
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First BanCorp.
Ramon Rodríguez
Senior Vice President
Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations
(787) 729-8200 Ext. 82179