Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC): M&A transaction — Eastern Bankshares closes Cambridge Bancorp merger; names R. David Rosato CFO

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

Merger effective July 12, 2024; each Cambridge share exchanged for 4.956 EBC shares (aggregate ~39.2M shares issued).
Denis Sheahan (former Cambridge CEO) becomes CEO of Eastern; assumed 45,783 RSUs and 75,940 converted PRSUs.
R. David Rosato appointed CFO effective Aug 1, 2024; base salary $550k, MIP target 65%, equity target 100% of base.
One-time restricted stock award of $350k and cash award of $200k; change-in-control agreement provides 2x severance.
James B. Fitzgerald steps down as CFO, remains in advisory capacity to assist transition.

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Appointed

R. David Rosato

Chief Financial Officer

EBC · Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

Effective: 2024-08-01
Filed: July 15, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On July 15, 2024, the Company announced the appointment of R. David Rosato as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rosato is expected to commence his role with the Company effective August 1, 2024.

Departed

James B. Fitzgerald

Chief Financial Officer

EBC · Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

Effective: 2024-08-01
Successor: R. David Rosato
Filed: July 15, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

James B. Fitzgerald, the principal financial officer of the Company, notified the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors on April 24, 2024, that he planned to transition from his roles as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer of the Company effective upon the appointment and commencement of employment of his successor.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

R. David Rosato was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Bankshares, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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On July 15, 2024, the Company announced the appointment of R. David Rosato as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rosato is expected to commence his role with the Company effective August 1, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

James B. Fitzgerald changed role as Chief Financial Officer at Eastern Bankshares, Inc..

Action: transitioned
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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James B. Fitzgerald, the principal financial officer of the Company, notified the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors on April 24, 2024, that he planned to transition from his roles as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer of the Company effective upon the appointment and commencement of employment of his successor.

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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9

Eastern Bankshares, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Cambridge Bancorp for 4.956 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (closed 2024-07-12).

Action: acquisition
Counterparty: Cambridge Bancorp
Consideration: 4.956 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company
Closing: 2024-07-12

Exact text from the filing

(the “Company”), Cambridge Bancorp (“Cambridge”), Citadel MS 2023, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), Cambridge Trust Company (“Cambridge Trust”) and Eastern Bank (“Eastern Bank”).

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