Final Prospectus Filed for Adirondack Bancorp Acquisition Ahead of Shareholder Vote

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Arrow Financial Corp. filed the definitive prospectus for its $89.1 million acquisition of Adirondack Bancorp, Inc., detailing the cash and stock merger ahead of the June 9, 2026 shareholder vote. The deal is expected to be accretive to EPS but dilutive to tangible book value.

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• Acquisition Details Finalized

  Arrow Financial is acquiring Adirondack Bancorp for approximately $89.1 million, with Adirondack shareholders to receive 1.8610 shares of Arrow common stock and $18.72 in cash for each share. This finalizes the terms of the offering initiated on February 26, 2026.

• Shareholder Vote Scheduled

  Adirondack shareholders will vote on the merger agreement on June 9, 2026. Approval by a majority of votes is a condition for the merger's completion.

• Financial Impact for Arrow

  The merger is anticipated to be accretive to Arrow's estimated 2026 and 2027 EPS, but dilutive to its tangible book value per share at closing. Arrow's capital ratios are also expected to be lower post-merger.

• Potential Dilution

  Arrow expects to issue approximately 2.0 million shares of its common stock in the merger, representing about 9.06% potential dilution to existing Arrow shareholders.

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This filing is the definitive proxy statement/prospectus for the previously announced acquisition of Adirondack Bancorp by Arrow Financial. While the core terms of the $89.1 million cash and stock merger were disclosed in February 2026, this document is a critical procedural step, providing final details for the upcoming shareholder vote on June 9, 2026. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Arrow's EPS but will result in tangible book value dilution and a potential 9.06% increase in Arrow's outstanding shares. The integration of key Adirondack executives into Arrow's leadership team is also outlined.