United Bancorporation rejects activists’ rush demand for two board seats

• United Bancorporation of Alabama rejected a board-seat demand from Merion Road Capital Management, Blue Hill Advisors, holders of about 2%.
• Management cited more than 129% total shareholder return over five years, including USD 41 million returned via dividends, buybacks in 24 months.
• United said the activists sought two board seats by email hours after an Aug. 31 call, requesting an answer within seven days.
• Board will review the request under its standard governance process, calling the timeline unreasonable given director vetting requirements.
• Company signaled limited appetite for further public back-and-forth, urging shareholders to take no action.

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