Dime Community Bank to Rebrand as Dime Commercial Bank Company to Transfer Listing of Its Securities to New York Stock Exchange

Rhea-AI Summary

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.

Positive

• Planned NYSE listing on or around April 7, 2026
• Rebrand effective after May 28, 2026 shareholder vote

Negative

• Name change subject to shareholder approval, creating execution uncertainty
• Listing timing approximate ("on or around" April 7, 2026) introducing scheduling uncertainty

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that, subject to shareholder approval, it will change its name to “Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.”. The Bank’s name will change to “Dime Commercial Bank”. These changes will be effective soon after the Annual Shareholder Meeting (May 28, 2026), where there will be a vote to approve the Company’s name change.

The Company is also transferring the listing of its securities to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on or around April 7, 2026.

As part of its rebrand, the Company put out an investor presentation which can be found here.

ABOUT DIME COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.

Dime is a New York State-chartered trust company with approximately $15 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share on Greater Long Island ⁽¹⁾.

Investor Relations Contact:
Avinash Reddy
Senior Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 718-782-6200; Ext. 5909
Email: avinash.reddy@dime.com

 ¹ Aggregate deposit market share for Kings, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties for community banks with less than $20 billion in assets.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated.

FAQ

When will Dime Community Bank (DCOM) change its corporate and bank names?

The name changes are planned to take effect soon after the May 28, 2026 shareholder vote. According to the company, the parent will become Dime Commercial Bancshares and the bank will become Dime Commercial Bank once shareholders approve the change.

What is the timing for DCOM to transfer its listing to the New York Stock Exchange?

The company expects the listing transfer on or around April 7, 2026. According to the company, securities will move from the current exchange to the NYSE around that date, subject to customary completion steps and timing adjustments.

Do DCOM shareholders need to vote to approve the name change and when is the vote?

Yes, shareholders will vote on the name change at the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 28, 2026. According to the company, the rebrand becomes effective only if shareholders approve the change at that meeting.

Will DCOM’s ticker symbol change when the company rebrands and lists on NYSE?

The announcement does not state a ticker change; the company retains the symbol DCOM in the release. According to the company, only the corporate and bank names and the exchange listing timing were detailed.

Where can investors find materials about DCOM’s rebrand and listing plans?

Investors can review the company’s investor presentation supporting the rebrand. According to the company, the presentation accompanies the announcement and provides additional context on the name change and NYSE listing.