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American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) is a commercial bank headquartered in downtown Los Angeles that focuses on serving business clients across Southern California. This news page aggregates company-issued announcements and market updates related to the bank’s operations, financial performance, and corporate developments.
Readers can find earnings releases in which American Business Bank reports net income, net interest margin trends, loan and deposit growth, asset quality metrics, and details about its loan and securities portfolios. These updates often describe changes in commercial and industrial lending, owner-occupied commercial real estate exposure, deposit mix, and the bank’s allowance for credit losses.
The news flow for AMBZ also includes declarations of regular quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and information about stock repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors. These items provide insight into the bank’s capital management approach and shareholder return policies.
In addition, American Business Bank publishes announcements about leadership changes and promotions within its corporate banking and regional management teams, such as promotions to executive vice president roles and regional vice president appointments in areas like the Inland Empire. These releases highlight the experience and tenure of key bankers and underscore the bank’s emphasis on relationship-based business banking.
For investors and observers following AMBZ, this page offers a centralized view of the bank’s official communications, including commentary from senior management on business momentum, client relationships, deposit trends, and credit conditions. Bookmark this section to review the sequence of press releases and track how American Business Bank describes its strategy and performance over time.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2026. At this rate the annualized dividend equals $1.20 per common share.
The board approved the regular dividend, reflecting the bank's distribution policy for common shareholders and specifying record and payment dates.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) was ranked in the 2026 OTCQX Best 50, an annual list of top performing companies on OTCQX based on 2025 performance. The ranking reflects one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth and was published January 15, 2026.
The bank emphasizes its regional middle‑market focus across Southern California and highlights client services, lending solutions, and its nine loan production offices. Eric Dole resumed his role as Senior Vice President, Team Lead in North Orange County.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) reported record quarterly net income of $14.8 million (Q4 2025) or $1.61 per diluted share and full-year net income of $54.2 million or $5.86 per diluted share. Key metrics: net interest margin 3.78% (Q4), quarterly ROA 1.33% and ROE 14.68%, total loans exceeded $3 billion with quarterly loan growth of $126 million, tangible book value per share of $46.33, quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, and share repurchases of 289,105 shares ($13.6M) in 2025. Deposits decreased $43 million in Q4 and the bank recorded realized investment securities losses that reduced non-interest income.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) promoted Trey Weatherill to Regional Vice President, Inland Empire Region in Ontario, California, effective December 26, 2025.
Weatherill joined American Business Bank in November 2016, was promoted to First Vice President, Team Lead in February 2025, and has nearly nine years at the bank with prior finance roles dating back to 1990 at Wells Fargo and Citizens Business Bank. The bank operates nine loan production offices across Southern California.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) announced promotions of Eric Dole and Chris Basirico to Executive Vice President, Corporate Banking on December 19, 2025.
Dole joined ABB in November 2017, advanced through roles in 2018 and 2022, and brings prior 14 years banking experience. Basirico joined in October 2011, was promoted in April 2016 and April 2018, and brings 20 years prior banking experience. After 24 years at ABB and two years as president, Philip Feghali will transition to Executive Vice President, Director of Client Relationships to provide focused strategic guidance.
Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, ABB operates nine loan production offices across California.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is expected to be paid on December 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2025. At this quarterly rate, the annual dividend equals $1.00 per common share. The announcement reiterates the bank's retail footprint and Loan Production Offices across Southern California, and includes contact information for investor inquiries.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) reported record quarterly net income of $14.3 million or $1.56 diluted EPS for Q3 2025, up 9% sequentially and 33% year-over-year. Net interest margin expanded to 3.66%, and net interest income rose 27% year-over-year to $39.8 million. Core deposits grew $169 million (5%) and total deposits increased to $4.0 billion. Return on average assets was 1.31% and return on average equity was 15.09%. Tangible book value per share rose to $44.35, the bank paid a $0.25 quarterly dividend, and repurchased shares under ongoing buyback authorization.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) has received regulatory approval for its second stock repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of 205,453 shares (approximately 2.3% of outstanding shares) for up to $11.25 million.
The program will be effective from September 3, 2025 to August 27, 2026, with shares to be repurchased through open market, block purchases, or private transactions at management's discretion. The bank aims to manage capital levels, improve shareholder returns, and provide additional liquidity for shareholders.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) has announced the opening of a new Loan Production Office (LPO) in Downtown Riverside, California, marking its ninth LPO location in Southern California. The new office, located at 3801 University Ave., Suite 640, will be led by David R. Valenzuela, who has been promoted to Regional Vice President.
The Downtown Riverside LPO will offer comprehensive services including business loans, lines of credit, treasury management, and deposit solutions. Valenzuela will be joined by Michael Gialluly, Vice President & Senior Relationship Manager, bringing over 40 years of combined experience in middle market banking to serve the region's privately held businesses.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) has successfully completed its stock repurchase program, buying back 227,541 shares (approximately 2.5%) of its outstanding common stock at an average price of $44.03 per share.
The Bank's Board of Directors has already authorized a second stock repurchase program for an additional 205,453 shares (approximately 2.3% of outstanding shares), pending regulatory approval. The Bank operates from its Los Angeles headquarters and maintains eight Loan Production Offices across strategic locations in California.
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