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ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) Risk Analysis
Risk Overview Q2, 2026
Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 04, 2026
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- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1Issuance of shares of ConnectOne common stock in connection with the merger may adversely affect the market price of ConnectOne common stock.
In connection with the payment of the merger consideration, ConnectOne expects to issue approximately 12 million shares of ConnectOne common stock to FLIC shareholders. The issuance of these new shares of ConnectOne common stock may result in fluctuations in the market price of ConnectOne's common stock, including a stock price decrease.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2Shareholder litigation could prevent or delay the completion of the merger or otherwise negatively impact the business and operations of ConnectOne.
ConnectOne shareholders and/or FLIC shareholders may file lawsuits against ConnectOne, FLIC and/or the directors and officers of either company in connection with the merger. If any plaintiff were successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting ConnectOne or FLIC from completing the merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, then such injunction may delay or prevent the effectiveness of the merger and could result in significant costs to ConnectOne, including any cost associated with the indemnification of directors and officers or the defense or settlement of any shareholder lawsuits filed in connection with the merger. Such litigation could have an adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations of ConnectOne and could prevent or delay the completion of the merger.
- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3Shareholders of ConnectOne will have less influence as shareholders of the combined company than as a shareholder of ConnectOne prior to the completion of the merger.
The shareholders of ConnectOne will experience a decline in their influence over the resulting entity in the merger. Presently, ConnectOne shareholders have the right to control ConnectOne through their ability to elect the board of directors of ConnectOne and to vote on other matters affecting ConnectOne. As a result of the merger, the existing shareholders of ConnectOne will own approximately 76% of the combined company's outstanding common stock. Consequently, while the existing shareholders of ConnectOne will continue to own a majority of the outstanding shares of the combined company and thus will continue to have the ability to control the vote on most matters submitted to the shareholders of the combined company, the extent of the existing ConnectOne shareholders' influence over the management and policies of the combined company will be less than their current influence over the management and policies of ConnectOne.
- Debt & Financing - Risk 4ConnectOne may need to raise additional capital in connection with the merger.
In order to further support the capital ratios of the combined entity, ConnectOne expects that it will raise additional capital as part of the transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ConnectOne has agreed that it would raise up to $200 million in new capital if required to obtain any necessary regulatory approval. The actual amount of capital to be raised, the timing, and the type of securities to be issued by ConnectOne to raise such capital, have not yet been determined. We can offer you no assurances that ConnectOne will be able to raise additional capital in connection with the merger. If ConnectOne is unable to raise additional capital, it may negatively impact ConnectOne's ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals for the merger.
- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 5The expected benefits of the merger may not be realized if the combined company does not achieve cost savings and other benefits.
The expectation by the management teams of ConnectOne and FLIC that cost savings and revenue enhancements are achievable is a forward-looking statement that is inherently uncertain. The combined company's actual cost savings and revenue enhancements, if any, cannot be quantified at this time. Any actual cost savings or revenue enhancements will depend on future expense levels and operating results, the timing of certain events and general industry, regulatory and business conditions. Many of these events will be beyond the control of the combined company.
- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 6Failure to complete the merger could severely disadvantage ConnectOne.
Completion of the merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions. ConnectOne or FLIC cannot guarantee when or if these conditions will be satisfied or that the merger will be successfully completed. The consummation of the merger may be delayed, the merger may be consummated on terms different than those contemplated by the merger agreement, or the merger may not be consummated at all. If the merger is not completed, the ongoing business of ConnectOne may be adversely affected, and ConnectOne will be subject to several risks, including the following: - ConnectOne could incur substantial costs relating to the proposed merger, such as legal, accounting, financial advisor, filing, printing and mailing fees; and - ConnectOne's management's and employees' attention may be diverted from their day-to-day business and operational matters as a result of efforts relating to the attempt to consummate the merger. In addition, if the merger is not completed, ConnectOne may experience negative reactions from the financial markets and from its customers and employees. ConnectOne also could be subject to litigation related to any failure to complete the merger or to enforcement proceedings commenced against ConnectOne to perform its obligations under the merger agreement. If the merger is not completed, ConnectOne cannot assure shareholders that the risks described above will not materialize and will not materially affect the stock price and business and financial results of ConnectOne.
- Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 7Unanticipated costs relating to the merger could reduce ConnectOne's future earnings per share.
ConnectOne has incurred substantial legal, accounting, financial advisory and other merger-related costs, and ConnectOne's management has devoted considerable time and effort in connection with the merger. If the merger is not completed, ConnectOne will bear certain fees and expenses associated with the merger without realizing the benefits of the merger. If the merger is completed, ConnectOne expects to incur substantial expenses in connection with integrating the business, operations, network, systems, technologies, policies and procedures of the two companies. The fees and expenses may be significant and could have an adverse impact on ConnectOne's results of operations. ConnectOne believes that it has reasonably estimated the likely costs of integrating the operations of ConnectOne and FLIC, and the incremental costs of operating as a combined company. However, it is possible that unexpected transaction costs such as taxes, fees or professional expenses or unexpected future operating expenses such as increased personnel costs or increased taxes, as well as other types of unanticipated adverse developments, could have a material adverse effect on the results of operations and financial condition of the combined company. If unexpected costs are incurred, the merger could have a dilutive effect on ConnectOne's earnings per share. In other words, if the merger is completed, the earnings per share of ConnectOne common stock could be less than anticipated or even less than if the merger had not been completed.
Risk Highlights Q2, 2026
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- Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1Anti-takeover provisions in our corporate documents and in New Jersey corporate law may make it difficult and expensive to remove current management.
Anti-takeover provisions in our corporate documents and in New Jersey law may render the removal of our existing board of directors and management more difficult. Consequently, it may be difficult and expensive for our stockholders to remove current management, even if current management is not performing adequately.
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