Orange County Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

TL;DR

<b>Orange County Bancorp, Inc. is holding its 2024 Annual Meeting on May 21, 2024, to elect directors and ratify auditor Crowe LLP.</b>

AI Summary

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. /DE/ (OBT) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on April 12, 2024. The 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for Orange County Bancorp, Inc. will be held on May 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting will take place at the Company's main office located at 212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York. Key agenda items include the election of directors and the ratification of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. The Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote 'FOR' the director nominees and the ratification of Crowe LLP. The Company has also provided its Form 10-K and Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023, for stockholder review.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking Orange County Bancorp, Inc. /DE/, this filing contains several important signals. Stockholders need to vote on director nominees and the appointment of the independent auditor to ensure proper corporate governance and financial oversight. The annual meeting provides an opportunity for stockholders to receive updates on the company's operations and ask questions directly to management and the independent auditor.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — Orange County Bancorp, Inc. /DE/ shows low risk based on this filing. The filing is a routine proxy statement for an annual meeting, with no immediate financial or operational concerns highlighted.

Analyst Insight

Stockholders should review the proxy materials and vote on the proposed director nominees and auditor ratification.

Key Numbers

• 2024 — Annual Meeting Year (Year of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
• May 21 — Meeting Date (Date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
• 2:00 p.m. — Meeting Time (Time of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.)
• December 31, 2024 — Auditor Fiscal Year (The fiscal year for which Crowe LLP is proposed as auditor.)

Key Players & Entities

• Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (company) — Registrant and filer of the proxy statement.
• Crowe LLP (company) — Proposed independent registered public accounting firm.
• May 21, 2024 (date) — Date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• December 31, 2024 (date) — Fiscal year end for which Crowe LLP is proposed as auditor.
• 212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York (location) — Location of the Company's main office and the annual meeting.

FAQ

Industry Context

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. operates within the commercial banking sector, providing financial services.

Regulatory Implications

The filing is made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, specifically Schedule 14A, which governs proxy solicitations.

What Investors Should Do

1. Review the proxy statement for details on director nominees and auditor.
2. Vote on the election of directors.
3. Vote on the ratification of Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm.

Key Dates

• 2024-05-21: Annual Meeting of Stockholders — Key date for voting on directors and auditor ratification.

Year-Over-Year Comparison

This is a DEF 14A filing, which is a definitive proxy statement, typically filed annually to inform shareholders about upcoming meetings and proposals.

Key Financial Figures

• $0.50 — f the Company's common stock, par value $0.50 per share, as of the close of business
• $3.5 billion — er was part of a team that managed over $3.5 billion in assets. Prior positions included co-

Filing Documents

• tm242857-1_def14aseq1.htm (DEF 14A) — 479KB
• px_orangeproxy1pg01-bw.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 211KB
• px_orangeproxy1pg02-bw.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 215KB
• 0001104659-24-046448.txt (&nbsp;) — 1007KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 tm242857-1_def14aseq1.htm DEF 14A tm242857-1_def14aseq1 - none - 4.5923175s UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11 Orange County Bancorp, Inc. 212 Dolson Avenue Middletown, New York 10940 (845) 341-5000 April 12, 2024 Dear Fellow Stockholder: The 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") will be held at the main office of the Company located at 212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Eastern time. The enclosed Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement describe the formal business to be transacted at the annual meeting. During the annual meeting we will also report on the operations of the Company. Also enclosed for your review is our Form 10-K and Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023, which contains information concerning our activities and operating performance. Our directors and officers, as well as a representative of our independent registered public accounting firm, are expected to be present at the annual meeting to respond to any questions that stockholders may have. The business to be conducted at the annual meeting consists of the election of directors and the ratification of the appointment of Crowe LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. The Board of Directors has determined that the matters to be considered at the annual meeting are in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders, and the Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote " FOR " each of the nominees for director and " FOR " the ratification of the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024. Your vote is important, regardless of the number of shares you own and whether you plan to attend the annual meeting. I encourage you to read the attached proxy statement carefully and vote your shares as promptly as possible because a failure to obtain a sufficient number of votes could cause a delay in the annual meeting and result in additional expense to the Company. Voting in advance will not prevent you from attending the meeting and voting in person, but will assure that your vote is counted if you are unable to attend the annual meeting. You can vote by telephone by calling 1-800-652-VOTE (8683) or online at www.envisionreports.com/ OBT . You can also complete and sign the enclosed proxy card and return it to the Company's transfer agent, Computershare. Our Proxy Statement, 2023 Form 10-K and the 2023 Annual Report are also available at www.envisionreports.com/OBT . Sincerely, /s/ Jonathan Rouis Jonathan Rouis Chairman of the Board Orange County Bancorp, Inc. 212 Dolson Avenue Middletown, New York 10940 (845) 341-5000 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS To Be Held On May 21, 2024 Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") will be held at the main office of the Company located at 212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Eastern time. A Proxy Card and Proxy Statement for the annual meeting are enclosed. The annual meeting is for the purpose of considering and acting upon: 1. the election of three directors; 2. the ratification of the appointment of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024; and such other matters as may properly come before the annual meeting, or any adjournments thereof. The Board of Directors is not aware of any other business to come before the annual meeting. Any action may be taken on the foregoing proposals at the annual meeting on the date specified above, or on the date or dates to which the annual meeting may be adjourned. Stockholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2024 are the stockholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting, and any adjournments thereof. EACH STOCKHOLDER, WHETHER HE OR SHE PLANS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, IS REQUESTED TO SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED P

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