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Mountain Commerce Bancorp receives Federal Reserve and Arkansas regulatory approvals for merger with Home BancShares, expected to close in early Q2 2026.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp raises quarterly dividend to $0.23/share, a 4% increase, signaling confidence in its $3.43B asset base.

Embassy Bancorp reported 31% year-over-year net income growth to $13.7M in 2025, with deposits reaching $1.64B and improved profitability metrics.

Carver Bancorp appoints Lisa Robinson Smith as CFO, replacing retiring Christina Maier. Smith brings 20+ years of experience from JPMorgan Chase, Guggenheim, and Deloitte.

PSB Holdings boosts quarterly dividend to $0.18/share, marking 33rd consecutive year of increases with 6% annualized gain over 2025.

PSB Holdings increases quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share, up 6%, and shifts from semi-annual to quarterly distributions while extending its 33-year dividend growth streak.

NorthEast Community Bancorp declares $0.20 quarterly dividend payable May 5, 2026, signaling stability for the 11-branch regional lender across New York and Massachusetts.

NorthEast Community Bancorp ($NECB) declared a $0.20 quarterly dividend, payable May 5, 2026, signaling continued financial stability.

$WASH declares $0.56 quarterly dividend payable April 10, 2026. Historic Rhode Island bank maintains shareholder returns with $6.6B asset base.

Independent Bank to acquire HCB Financial for $70.2 million in cash and stock, creating $6.1 billion asset regional banking powerhouse expected to close Q3 2026.

North Dallas Bank & Trust declares $0.10 quarterly dividend, payable April 24 to shareholders of record April 17, 2026, maintaining regular payout amid regional banking sector pressures.

North Dallas Bank & Trust ($NODB) declared a $0.10 per share quarterly dividend payable April 24, 2026, though cautioned dividends are not guaranteed.

Waterstone Financial raises quarterly dividend 13.3% to $0.17 per share, effective May 2026, signaling management confidence in future earnings.

Mountain Commerce Bancorp shareholders approved merger with Home Bancshares. Deal expected to close early Q2 2026, combining century-old Tennessee community bank with eight branches.

$MLGF announces 87th consecutive quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, yielding 4.59%. Subsidiary Malaga Bank maintains 5-star Bauer Financial rating.

Malaga Financial announces 87th consecutive quarterly dividend at 25 cents per share, yielding 4.59% annually, as subsidiary Malaga Bank maintains elite regulatory standing.

Blue Ridge Bankshares names Chief Credit Officer Harry Golliday as interim CEO following G. William Beale's March 2026 retirement after regulatory exit and profitability return.

First Pacific Bank appoints Craig Misrach as Chief Banking Officer to lead commercial banking expansion and strengthen operational processes.

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. ($KTHN) releases 2025 annual report, maintaining $1.12B in assets across 16 Maine locations.

$ASCN declares $1.05 quarterly dividend payable March 30, 2026, signaling capital strength and shareholder commitment in regional banking.