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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) is a New York–incorporated bank holding company in the commercial banking industry and the parent of Dime Community Bank. Its news flow, as distributed through Globe Newswire and referenced in SEC filings, provides insight into its Community Banking operations, capital decisions, and community involvement. This page aggregates those updates so readers can review the company’s publicly reported developments in one place.
Recent news items show several recurring themes in Dime Community Bancshares’ disclosures. The company regularly announces quarterly earnings releases and related conference calls, as seen in the January 13, 2026 press release about its planned earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and an accompanying question-and-answer call. It also reports dividend declarations on its common stock and Series A preferred stock, with details furnished via Form 8-K filings and attached press releases.
Another important category of news involves branch network and market expansion. The company has announced plans to open a full-service branch in Locust Valley, subject to regulatory approvals, and later reported receiving approvals from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York State Department of Financial Services to open that branch. It has also highlighted the hiring of a senior banker to lead middle market commercial banking expansion across the state of New Jersey, which it describes as part of its growth plan.
Dime Community Bancshares also issues news about community grants and partnerships. Releases describe grants to organizations such as Junior Achievement of Long Island, Accompany Capital, Transitional Services for Long Island, Long Island Cares, and Community Development of Long Island. These announcements emphasize support for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, housing services, and food insecurity relief in Long Island, New York City, and surrounding areas.
By following this news feed, readers can monitor DCOM updates related to earnings, dividends, executive and organizational changes, branch openings, regional expansion, and community-focused initiatives, all based on the company’s own press releases and related SEC disclosures.
Dime Community Bancshares has announced a new stock repurchase program, allowing for the buyback of up to 1,948,314 shares, representing 5% of its outstanding stock as of May 25, 2022. This follows the completion of the existing repurchase program, which has 74,571 shares remaining. Repurchases will occur at management's discretion and may vary based on market conditions and the company’s financial performance. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock for corporate purposes.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) has successfully completed a public offering of $160 million in subordinated notes with a fixed-to-floating rate due in 2032. The offering was sold at par, yielding approximately $158 million in net proceeds post-expenses. Funds will be allocated for general corporate purposes, including repaying existing subordinated debt. The notes qualify as Tier 2 capital, strengthening the company's financial position.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) has priced $160 million in 5.000% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2032. Initially, the notes will bear a fixed interest of 5.000% per annum, transitioning to a floating rate after May 15, 2027. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying outstanding subordinated notes. Piper Sandler & Co. is the lead manager of the offering, which is expected to close on May 6, 2022. The notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory requirements.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) has announced plans to offer $160 million in subordinated notes due 2032, which will qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes. The net proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing subordinated notes. Piper Sandler & Co. is the active book-running manager, while Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods and Raymond James Financial are passive managers. This announcement is not an offer to sell securities and the securities are not insured by the FDIC.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) reported a net income of $32.7 million for Q1 2022, a significant increase from a net loss of $22.9 million in Q1 2021. The non-interest-bearing deposits rose to 37.9% of total deposits, supporting their strategy in a rising interest rate environment. The net interest margin expanded by 5 basis points to 3.19%. However, non-interest expenses decreased, totaling $49.9 million, with the efficiency ratio at 51.8%. The company's credit quality improved, with non-performing loans at 0.39% of total loans.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCOM, DCOMP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on its 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. This dividend is payable on May 15, 2022, to shareholders on record as of May 9, 2022. Dime Community Bancshares operates Dime Community Bank, which boasts over $12.0 billion in assets and holds the top deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) has received its first ratings from Moody’s Investors Service. The Bank received a long-term deposit rating of A3, while the Company earned a long-term issuer rating of Baa3. Both ratings carry a Stable outlook. Moody's praised Dime's strong credit quality, operating efficiency, and disciplined lending practices. CEO Kevin O'Connor expressed pride in the investment-grade rating, emphasizing the Company's solid financial performance and franchise value. Dime Community Bank holds over $12 billion in assets.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) has appointed David “Dave” DeVito as Senior Vice President, Group Leader. Previously, DeVito held a similar position at People’s United Bank and was a senior lender at Suffolk County National Bank, where he managed significant commercial lending relationships. Conrad Gunther, Chief Lending Officer, emphasized DeVito's client-centric approach and strong community ties as key attributes for the company's growth amidst competitive market disruptions. Dime Community Bank boasts over $12.0 billion in assets, leading in deposit market share among community banks in Greater Long Island.
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) has appointed Jim Cloudman as First Vice President, Relationship Manager, responsible for business development in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Previously, Cloudman served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at People's United Bank and held various roles at State Bank of Long Island, Astoria Federal Savings, and JP Morgan Chase. Dime Community Bancshares oversees over $12.0 billion in assets and leads community banks in deposit market share on Greater Long Island.
Dime Community Bancshares announces the appointment of Robert Maichin as Head of Middle Market Lending, effective April 7, 2022. Maichin brings 30 years of commercial banking experience, previously serving as Market President at Bank Leumi and Market Executive at JP Morgan Chase. His role will focus on enhancing Dime's commercial lending operations and developing specialized lending niches. CEO Kevin O’Connor highlighted Maichin's expertise as critical to Dime's strategy to grow as a premier business bank in Greater Long Island.