Arrow Financial reveals initial approval of settlement agreement
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 05 2025
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- Settlement Announcement: Arrow Financial has received preliminary approval for a settlement regarding the Shareholder Derivative Complaint filed by Stephen Bull.
- SEC Filings Context: The complaint has been referenced in various SEC filings over the past 18 months.
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About AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation is a bank holding company. The Company through its subsidiary, Arrow Bank National Association (Arrow Bank) provides a full range of services to individuals and small to mid-size businesses in New York State from Albany to the Canadian border. In addition, through an indirect lending program, it sources consumer loans from a network of automobile dealers that operate throughout New York and Vermont. It has a wealth management department which provides investment management and trust services. It’s subsidiary of Arrow Bank is Upstate Agency LLC, offering insurance services including property, and casualty insurance, group health insurance and individual life insurance products. North Country Investment Advisers, Inc., a registered investment adviser that provides investment advice to its proprietary mutual fund, and Arrow Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust, or REIT, are subsidiaries of Arrow Bank.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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