TrustCo Reinforces Commitment to Shareholders with Quarterly Dividend; Highlighting Over 120 Years of Uninterrupted Payments

GLENVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) on November 18, 2025 declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, or $1.52 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2025.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. McCormick said: “We are very pleased that the financial strength demonstrated by our performance so far this year continues to support the company’s 120-year commitment to returning capital to shareholders through the payment of quarterly dividends. Providing this dependable payout is fundamental to what we are as a company and is one part of our broader commitment to building and maintaining shareholder and customer relationships. Increasing shareholder value while providing world-class products and services, enables us to foster mutually-beneficial relationships with both groups of stakeholders. So far in 2025, these elements have combined to produce great results and build momentum that we believe will carry us into 2026.”

About TrustCo Bank Corp NY

TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.3 billion savings and loan holding company and through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, operated 136 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Florida.

In addition, the Bank’s Wealth Management Department offers a full range of investment services, retirement planning and trust and estate administration services. The common shares of TrustCo are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST.

Forward-Looking Statements

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