Stout Board of Directors Joins National Board Leadership Organization

CHICAGO, July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its commitment to exemplary boardroom leadership, Stout's board of directors recently became a Full Board Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

NACD Full Board Member companies range from Fortune 50 corporations to small- and mid-cap companies, as well as private entities and nonprofit organizations. Through their membership, these boards join a diverse director community and have the opportunity to gain proprietary insights about current and emerging governance issues and to participate in NACD's world-class director education programs.

"By joining NACD, Stout is poised to enhance the skills of its directors and to prepare the boardroom for future challenges," said Peter Gleason, president and CEO of NACD. "NACD is privileged to serve as Stout's source for leading governance practices."

Acting as the "voice of the director," NACD speaks on behalf of its members with regulators, institutional investors, and influential stakeholders, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among others, on matters of crucial importance to directors.

In joining this collective director voice, Stout's board of directors shows a commitment to the highest standards in boardroom leadership, as well as to increasing shareholder confidence in their professionalism.

"We are honored to join the distinguished and diverse group of directors who compose NACD's membership," said Craige Stout, Chairman and CEO. "The resources, insights, and connections NACD offers will be critical assets for our company."

A sample of NACD's Full Board Member companies is available at www.nacdonline.org/Members.

About Stout

Stout is a leading independent advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, Valuation Advisory, Dispute Consulting, and Management Consulting.

We serve a range of clients, from Fortune 100 corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries around the world. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex financial matters. To learn more, visit www.stoutadvisory.com.

Stout is a trade name for Stout Risius Ross, LLC, and Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC, a FINRA registered broker-dealer and SIPC member firm.

About NACD

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is the recognized authority focused on advancing exemplary board leadership and establishing leading boardroom practices. Informed by more than 35 years of experience, NACD delivers insights and resources that more than 17,000 corporate director members rely upon to make sound strategic decisions and confidently confront complex business challenges. NACD provides world-class director education programs, national peer exchange forums, and proprietary research to promote director professionalism, ultimately enhancing the economic sustainability of the enterprise and bolstering stakeholder confidence. Fostering collaboration among directors, investors, and governance stakeholders, NACD is shaping the future of board leadership. To learn more about NACD, visit www.NACDonline.org. To become an NACD member, contact [email protected], or call 202-775-0509.

SOURCE Stout Risius Ross, LLC

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