Company: COHN
Filing Date: 2025-04-17
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001104659-25-035625
Chunk: 80

Company: Cohen & Co Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-17
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 80
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 at the next Board meeting. This process enables the Board to coordinate the risk oversight role, particularly with respect to risks spanning more than one operational area. The Board committees also oversee and evaluate particular areas of risk assessment and risk management within their respective areas of responsibility. The Audit Committee oversees risks related to the integrity of our financial reporting, the performance of our independent auditors, and the company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Compensation Committee oversees risks related to the compensation of our directors and officers, our overall compensation structure, and related policies and programs. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee oversees risks related to our corporate governance practices and the performance and composition of our Board. See “ Committees of the Board of Directors ” below for further information on our Board committees. The Board’s role in risk oversight does not have a direct effect on the Board’s leadership structure. Recommendation of Nominees to Our Board of Directors Subject to the rights of certain stockholders to nominate directors (see Proposal One — Election of Directors, “ Rights of Certain Stockholders to Nominate Directors ” above), our Board of Directors is 48 TABLE OF CONTENTS responsible for the selection of nominees for election or appointment to the Board of Directors based on recommendations of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, which is currently comprised of Mr. Dawson, Mr. Haraburda and Ms. Liberto. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may consider nominees recommended by management and stockholders using the criteria approved by the Board of Directors to evaluate all candidates. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews each candidate’s qualifications, including whether a candidate possesses any of the specific qualities and skills desirable for members of the Board of Directors. Evaluations of candidates generally involve a review of background materials, internal discussions and interviews with selected candidates, as appropriate. Upon selection of a qualified candidate, our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee recommends the candidate for consideration by the full Board of Directors. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may engage consultants or third party search firms to assist in identifying and evaluating potential nominees. Nominees for the Board of Directors should be committed to enhancing long-term stockholder value and must possess a high level of personal and professional ethics, sound business judgment and integrity. Our Board of Directors’ policy is to encourage the selection of directors who will contribute to our overall corporate goals. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee may, from time to time, review the appropriate skills and characteristics required of members of our Board of Directors, including such factors as business experience