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Metropolitan Bank Holding Declares Maiden Dividend and Launches Share Buyback Program

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Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., the parent company of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, has made significant strides in its financial performance. After declaring its first quarterly dividend since its initial public offering in 2017, the company is now launching a new share buyback program. This move demonstrates the bank's commitment to returning value to its shareholders while also providing a clear signal of its confidence in its future growth prospects. The bank's new share repurchase program, which has no expiration date, will allow the company to repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock.

Key Takeaways:

  • Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share on its common stock, payable on August 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 28, 2025.
  • The dividend marks the company's first cash dividend since its initial public offering in 2017.
  • The company has approved a new share repurchase program under which it may repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock.
  • The number of shares to be repurchased and the timing of repurchases will depend on factors such as market conditions, prevailing share price, corporate and regulatory requirements, and other considerations.
  • The program has no expiration date and may be discontinued or suspended at any time without prior notice.
  • Metropolitan Commercial Bank, the subsidiary of Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., provides a wide range of banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.
  • The company's focus on returning value to shareholders and expanding its business operations demonstrates its commitment to long-term growth and success.

Statistics:

  • $0.15: Quarterly dividend per share
  • August 11, 2025: Date dividend is payable
  • July 28, 2025: Record date for shareholders eligible for dividend
  • $0.50 million: Amount of share repurchase authorized
  • Metropolitan Commercial Bank: Total assets under management (not specified in the source)
  • Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.: Net income (not specified in the source)
  • 2017: Year of initial public offering for Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.

Sources:

  • [M2 EQUITYBITES-July 21, 2025--Metropolitan Bank Holding declares maiden dividend, approves new share buyback program (C)2025 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.co.uk ]

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