Community Financial System Inc - CBU STOCK NEWS

Global Trust Company (GTC) has announced a significant expansion of its business development team with three key executive appointments to drive national growth and strengthen institutional partnerships.

The strategic hires include:

• Victor Kwitkiwski joins as National Sales Manager from BPAS, bringing 25+ years of experience to lead GTC's national product distribution strategy
• Jim Nolan, former Citi North American sales leader, becomes Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
• Dan Roderigues takes role of Vice President of DCIO Distribution, previously heading BPAS fiduciary services

All three executives will contribute to expanding GTC's presence in the institutional marketplace, with focus on Collective Investment Trust platform, alternative investments, and adviser-led solutions. GTC, a BPAS subsidiary, operates as one of the largest third-party non-depository trust companies in the industry, offering directed and discretionary trustee services for institutional investors and retirement plan sponsors.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025. Based on the closing share price of $53.08 on April 15, 2025, this dividend represents an annualized yield of 3.47%.

BPAS, a subsidiary of Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU), has achieved CEFEX certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, a division of Broadridge Fi360 Solutions. The certification validates BPAS's adherence to the ASPPA Standard of Practice for Retirement Plan Service Providers, covering best practices in governance, organization, HR, operations, planning, systems, and disclosure.

The company received dual certification for both Record keeping and Third-Party Administration Services. BPAS operates through 17 offices across the nation and Puerto Rico, providing comprehensive retirement plans, benefit plans, fund administration, and collective investment trust services. The certification process included a detailed assessment of operational procedures and on-site interviews.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call. The company will release Q1 2025 results before market opens on April 29, 2025.

CEO and President Dimitar Karaivanov will lead the call alongside incoming EVP and CFO Marya Wlos, who will succeed Joseph E. Sutaris. Sutaris will transition to Senior VP, Head of Investor Relations effective March 31, 2025. The management presentation will last approximately 15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

The earnings results will be available in the 'News' section of the company's website, where the call recording will be archived for one year with free access.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) has announced the appointment of Marya Burgio Wlos as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Wlos, 47, will succeed Joseph E. Sutaris, who will retire but remain with the company through July 1, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition.

Wlos brings extensive financial experience, having served as Managing Director and COO Investment Bank at M&T Bank since January 2021. Her previous roles include Head of Management Accounting at M&T Bank, Head of Trading Relationship Management at UBS AG, and various finance positions at Citadel and Bank of America.

President and CEO Dimitar A. Karaivanov expressed confidence in Wlos's ability to lead the financial team and execute the company's strategic plan, citing her significant financial experience and industry knowledge.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Q4 net income reached $49.8 million ($0.94 per share), up $0.31 year-over-year, while full-year net income hit $182.5 million ($3.44 per share), a $0.99 increase from 2023.

The company achieved record quarterly revenues of $196.3 million in Q4, up 10.9% year-over-year. Net interest income reached a new high of $120.0 million, marking the eighteenth consecutive year of growth. Financial services noninterest revenues set a quarterly record at $56.0 million.

Total loans grew to $10.43 billion, marking the fourteenth consecutive quarter of loan growth, while deposits reached $13.44 billion. The company maintains a strong Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.19%, well above the regulatory requirement of 5.0%.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025. Based on the closing share price of $61.60 on January 14, 2025, this dividend represents an annualized yield of 3.0%.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. President and CEO Dimitar Karaivanov and CFO Joseph E. Sutaris will present the company's financial and operating performance, followed by a Q&A session. The management presentation is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.

The earnings results will be released before market opening on January 21, 2025. Investors can access the call via phone or webcast, and the presentation will be archived on the company's website for one year with free access.

Community Financial System (NYSE: CBU) reported third quarter 2024 results with net income of $43.9 million, or $0.83 per fully diluted share. This represents a $0.01 increase from the previous year's Q3 but a $0.08 decrease from Q2 2024. The company achieved record total revenues of $188.9 million, up 7.7% year-over-year and 2.8% quarter-over-quarter. Net interest income reached a new quarterly record of $112.7 million, increasing 4.6% from Q3 2023 and 3.0% from Q2 2024.

Financial services revenues also hit a record at $55.8 million, up 11.4% year-over-year. Total loans grew to $10.25 billion, marking the 13th consecutive quarter of loan growth, while total deposits increased to $13.48 billion. The company's Tier 1 leverage ratio stood at 9.12%, well above the regulatory well-capitalized standard of 5.0%.