Two River Bancorp Increases Quarterly Dividend by 27% to $0.07 per Share ($0.28 on an Annualized Basis)
TINTON FALLS, N.J., April 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two River Bancorp (Nasdaq: TRCB) (the "Company"), the parent company of Two River Community Bank (the “Bank"), today announced that the Board of Directors approved a 27% increase in its cash dividend, raising the quarterly amount to $0.07 per share of the Company's common stock for an annualized amount of $0.28 per share. This represents an increase over the first quarter dividend of $0.055 per share, and the annualized amount of $0.22 per share.
The second quarter dividend will be paid on May 30, 2019 to common shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2019. The declaration, payment, timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination and approval by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Management Commentary
Mr. William D. Moss, Chairman, President and CEO, stated, “We were pleased to both increase our dividend and accelerate the timing of this increase from our usual practice, as the Company had historically raised its dividend in the third quarter. The Company’s strong balance sheet and operating performance have allowed us to reward investors for their continued support with a higher dividend again this year, and underscores our confidence in continuing to deliver increases in earnings over the long-term.”
Schedules 2019 First Quarter Financial Results
The Company also announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 prior to the opening of the stock market on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
About the Company
Two River Bancorp is the holding company for Two River Community Bank, which is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Two River Community Bank operates 14 branches along with two loan production offices throughout Monmouth, Union, Essex, and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. More information about Two River Community Bank and Two River Bancorp is available at .
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Two River Community Bank
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