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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. operates a community banking business that gathers deposits and deploys them into multifamily, commercial real estate, C&I, residential mortgage and securities portfolios.
Recurring news covers operating results, net interest income and margin trends, loan repricing, core deposit and business-loan growth, dividends on Series A preferred stock, and specialized commercial banking initiatives such as equipment and franchise finance. Company announcements also include market expansion, banker hiring, financial wellness partnerships and local community sponsorships in New York.
Dime (NYSE:DCBG) announced on April 15, 2026 that Meyer Eichler joined as Executive Vice President, Managing Executive Director to expand Dime’s presence in Orthodox Jewish communities across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Lakewood, New Jersey, and other key markets.
Cora Licht was named Managing Director, Senior Vice President. Eichler’s background includes roles at Flagstar Bank, ~13 years at Signature Bank, and founding Liberty Pointe Bank. Dime said Eichler will support deposit growth and partner with commercial bankers across healthcare, real estate, retail, wholesale trade, and education.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) announced multiple senior hires to support its growth in the Metro New York market on April 15, 2026. Key additions include Meyer Eichler as Executive Vice President and Managing Executive Director and Keith Smith to lead a new Equipment and Franchise Finance vertical.
In total, about 22 bankers are expected to join, with regional and private-banking leaders added in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan and Lakewood, NJ. Additional details will be provided on the Q1 earnings call on April 23, 2026.
Dime (NYSE:DCOM) will transfer all publicly traded securities to the New York Stock Exchange with trading beginning April 7, 2026. Common stock will trade as DCOM, preferred stock as DCOM PR, and subordinated notes due 2034 as DCBG.
Management emphasized Dime’s 161-year New York banking history as a reason for the move and welcomed inclusion in the NYSE community.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on April 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 17, 2026. The company said it continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) announced a sponsorship with LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson on March 24, 2026. The partnership will support community engagement and programs to advance women in sports. Thompson, who turned professional at 15, has 15 professional titles including one major and has played in seven Solheim Cups.
The company highlighted shared values of resilience, community commitment, and innovation in remarks from CEO Stuart H. Lubow and a statement from Thompson.
Dime (NYSE:DCOM) hired Michael J. Ragusa Jr. as First Vice President to support its Lakewood, NJ expansion and Private and Commercial Banking platform.
According to Dime, Ragusa will focus on business and high‑net‑worth clients as the bank develops a new full‑service location at 500 Boulevard of the Americas. He previously served as Vice President at Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) elevated Charlie Terrasi to Head of Investor Commercial Real Estate and Multifamily, effective March 2, 2026. Terrasi will oversee growth of the Company’s Investor CRE portfolio while retaining oversight of the multifamily portfolio.
He has more than 20 years of experience and has originated and managed over $4 billion in loans across multiple asset classes.
Dime (NYSE:DCOM) promoted Jeffrey Barber to Head of Middle Market Commercial & Industrial Lending, Long Island, effective March 2, 2026. He will lead middle market C&I strategy, oversee relationship management and loan growth for privately held middle market businesses, and manage key real estate relationships.
Mr. Barber joined Dime in 2019 and previously served as CFO at Spartan Petroleum Corp; earlier roles include chief loan and credit officer at Gold Coast Bank and a 19-year career at State Bank of Long Island. Management highlighted his seven years of contributions and local-market expertise.
Dime Community Bancshares (NYSE:DCOM) announced a corporate rebrand and planned listing transfer. Subject to shareholder approval, the parent company will change its name to Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. and the bank will become Dime Commercial Bank.
The company expects to transfer the listing of its securities to the New York Stock Exchange on or around April 7, 2026. The name changes are expected to take effect soon after the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 28, 2026, pending the shareholder vote.
Dime Community Bank (NASDAQ:DCOM) will rebrand to Dime Commercial Bank and the parent company will change its name to Dime Commercial Bancshares, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting on May 28, 2026.
The company also plans to transfer the listing of its securities to the New York Stock Exchange on or around April 7, 2026. An investor presentation supporting the rebrand has been issued by the company.