JOE MOELLER, Managing Director of Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc. (KBW) Joseph Presenting on Bank Valuations and the M&A Environment

On March 23, 2023, Joe Moeller, Managing Director of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), provided a timely presentation on bank valuations and the M&A environment at Pryor Cashman’s offices in Times Square. The event was sponsored by KBW.

Following cocktails and an opportunity for networking, Mr. Moeller provided an overview of recent market developments, including a comparison of recently failed banks and new areas of investor focus in light of recent developments. Mr. Moeller then provided a deep-dive into market conditions and bank valuations before discussing predictions for banking industry performance and the outlook for banking M&A. Mr. Moeller answered a number of questions from the audience, and a robust discussion was had.

NYLIB President Edward T. Lutz Providing Opening Remarks

NYLIB President Ed Lutz commented: “NYLIB thanks Joe Moeller and the KBW team for a timely and important presentation. The NYLIB team is thrilled that we were able to provide an opportunity to bring our colleagues together to explore key issues of importance to members of the banking industry. Our organization’s mission is to provide a forum for networking and education.”

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DUSTIN NOFZIGER (PRYOR CASHMAN LLP), CASEY CHRISTOPHER (QUONTIC BANK), Edward Lutz (NYLIB), PINCHUS RAICE (NYLIB & PRYOR CASHMAN LLP), BIANCA REYES (PRYOR CASHMAN LLP)

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