CALIFORNIA BANCORP ANNOUNCES FIRST CASH DIVIDEND
California Bancorp (Nasdaq: BCAL) announced its first quarterly cash dividend, approving a payment of $0.10 per share.
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Rhea-AI Summary
California Bancorp (Nasdaq: BCAL) announced its first quarterly cash dividend, approving a payment of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2025. The board described the move as reflecting the company’s strong financial performance and use of dividends to manage a strong capital position.
This is the company’s initial quarterly cash distribution to shareholders and establishes a dated cash payout with specified record and payment dates.
Positive
- First quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share
- Dividend payment date set for January 15, 2026 with record date Dec 24, 2025
Negative
- None.
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News Market Reaction – BCAL
On Dec 8, the day this news came out, BCAL closed 2.49% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 8 session.
Key Figures
- Quarterly cash dividend
- $0.10 per share
- First quarterly cash dividend declared by the company
- Payment date
- January 15, 2026
- Dividend payable date to shareholders
- Record date
- December 24, 2025
- Shareholders of record date for dividend eligibility
Historical Context
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First quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share with set record and pay dates.
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Reported Q3 2025 net income of $15.7M and higher diluted EPS versus prior periods.
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Q2 2025 net income of $14.1M with improved asset quality and reversed credit losses.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
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San Diego, Calif., Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Bancorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BCAL), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A. (the “Bank”), announces that its Board of Directors has approved the Company’s first quarterly cash dividend. This strategic decision reflects the Company's strong financial performance and commitment to creating shareholder value.
The Company will pay a cash dividend of
“Initiating a dividend reflects the robust performance of our relationship-based banking franchise, exemplifies our dedication to creating shareholder value, and is a useful tool in managing our strong capital position,” said David Rainer, Executive Chairman of the Company and the Bank.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA BANCORP
California BanCorp (NASDAQ: BCAL) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in San Diego, California. California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national banking association chartered under the laws of the United States (the “Bank”) and regulated by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, is a wholly owned subsidiary of California BanCorp. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the Bank offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its 14 branch offices and four loan production offices serving California. The Bank’s solutions-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. Additional information is available at www.bankcbc.com.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Kevin Mc Cabe
California Bank of Commerce
kmccabe@bankcbc.com
818.637.7065
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