The announcement appears to be a sign that the company’s board has taken to heart at least some of the concerns expressed in recent months by shareholders, some of whom went public with their grievances.
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Richmond law firm expands into Williamsburg via merger
A busy year for local lawyer moves continues, as a Richmond firm has added a foursome of attorneys and a new office in Hampton Roads.
Wells Fargo branch closure to free up prime parcel across from Scott’s Addition
While it would be the sixth local Wells Fargo branch to close in the last two years, it’s arguably the most noteworthy location of the bunch.
Stuart Siegel accused his assistant of stealing from him. Then she died suddenly after a visit from the FBI.
The namesake of VCU’s Siegel Center is suing the estate of his former assistant, seeking to claw back upwards of $1 million she allegedly stole from and that’s now in the name of her beneficiaries.
TowneBank makes Short Pump debut
Nearly 10 years after buying into the Richmond market, the Hampton Roads-based bank finally has the visibility it has sought in Short Pump.
‘The jury did not buy what he was selling’: Prosecutors fire back at Hild’s new trial request
Prosecutors are striking back at Hild’s latest attempt to overturn his federal fraud conviction, arguing he shouldn’t get a do-over on charges related to the downfall of his former company Live Well Financial.
Virginia Credit Union to open branch in Shockoe’s Berkeley Hotel
It would be the fifth outpost VACU has opened in Richmond since 2022, when it set out on an aggressive expansion plan within the city limits.
Atlantic Union to cut 4 percent of staff, consolidate office space as part of cost cutting measures
Richmond’s biggest bank is trimming its employee count and eliminating some of its downtown office space as it looks to keep expenses in check in the face of steady revenue but rising interest rates.
Atlanta-based law firm expands into Richmond, lures two local attorneys
The firm, which has 30 offices nationally, launched its Richmond operations on June 1. It’s on the hunt for additional attorney in town and a downtown office space.
Local public company CEO pay down nearly 3%; Altria boss tops list at $16M
Altogether, the 21 CEOs on the list received a combined $119.54 million in total compensation in 2022, an average of $5.69 million.