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confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
Patriot National Bancorp dismisses RSM, taps Baker Tilly as auditor; CEO Sugarman to become Chairman
PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP INC
- RSM US LLP dismissed as auditor on Aug 22, 2025; Baker Tilly appointed for fiscal 2025. No disagreements or reportable events.
- Independent directors of company receive $50K cash + $75K RSU annually; bank directors get $20K cash + $25K RSU.
- Committee chair cash awards set: Audit $15K, Risk/Compliance $10K, Credit Sub $10K, others $5K each.
- CEO Steven Sugarman appointed Chairman of the Board effective Oct 1, 2025; Michael Carrazza steps down as Chairman, remains director.
- Anahit Magzanyan appointed Lead Independent Director effective Oct 1, 2025.
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