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Berkshire Hills Faces ISS Opposition on Stock Plan

Story Highlights
  • Berkshire filed a registration for its annual meeting to vote on the 2025 Stock Option Plan.
  • ISS gave an unfavorable recommendation due to high shareholder value transfer concerns.
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An announcement from Berkshire Hills ( (BHLB) ) is now available.

On March 24, 2025, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. filed a registration statement in preparation for its annual meeting on May 21, 2025, where stockholders will vote on the 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) provided an unfavorable recommendation for the plan due to a higher shareholder value transfer than its benchmark. Berkshire aims to clarify and provide additional information to assist ISS in evaluating the plan. The company has outlined the status of its stock options and equity awards, which are contingent on a proposed merger with Brookline Bancorp, Inc. The board recommends stockholders vote in favor of the plan, which will cancel remaining shares under previous plans if approved.

The most recent analyst rating on (BHLB) stock is a Buy with a $34.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Berkshire Hills stock, see the BHLB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BHLB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BHLB is a Neutral.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp demonstrates strong financial fundamentals with significant revenue growth and operational improvements. However, challenges in cash flow and liquidity present risks. The technical analysis indicates bearish trends, although the valuation remains attractive. Positive guidance from the earnings call and strategic growth initiatives, including a merger, provide a positive outlook but need to address concerns about income stability and economic uncertainty.

To see Spark’s full report on BHLB stock, click here.

More about Berkshire Hills

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. is a Delaware-based corporation operating in the banking industry. It provides financial services and products, focusing on banking operations and shareholder value.

Average Trading Volume: 557,600

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.18B

Learn more about BHLB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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