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The news page for Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. 9.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2034 (DCOMG) aggregates coverage that relates to the issuer, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., and its banking operations through Dime Community Bank. Because DCOMG is a subordinated debt security of this bank holding company, developments at the parent and its bank subsidiary are relevant for many investors following the notes.
Public announcements for Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCOM) highlight several recurring themes. The company issues earnings-related news, including notices about the timing of quarterly earnings releases and conference calls to discuss financial performance. These items help investors understand when the issuer will provide updates on its results, which can be important context for holders of subordinated notes.
Another category of news involves branch and market expansion. The company has announced plans to open a full-service branch location in Locust Valley and has reported approvals from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York State Department of Financial Services for that branch. It has also described efforts to expand middle market commercial banking across the state of New Jersey by hiring senior banking personnel.
News releases also emphasize community engagement by Dime Community Bank. The bank has announced grants to organizations such as Junior Achievement of Long Island, Accompany Capital, Transitional Services for Long Island, and Long Island Cares, as well as a continued partnership with Community Development of Long Island. These items illustrate how the issuer positions itself within Long Island, New York City, and the broader Metro New York community.
By reviewing the news associated with Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. and Dime Community Bank, users tracking DCOMG can see the types of operational, regulatory, and community developments that are publicly disclosed by the issuer. This page can be revisited to follow ongoing announcements that relate to the banking organization behind the subordinated notes.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on January 24, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 17, 2025. The company maintains its track record of consistent dividend payments to shareholders.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) has completed a strategic repositioning of its available-for-sale investment securities portfolio in Q4 2024. The company sold $379 million of lower-yielding securities with a 1.20% weighted average yield and 3.3-year duration, replacing them with new securities offering a 5.08% weighted average yield and 4.2-year duration. This repositioning will result in a one-time pre-tax loss of approximately $43 million in Q4 2024.
Additionally, DCOM initiated the termination of a legacy pension plan, expecting a $1 million expense in Q4 2024 and an additional $2 million expense in Q1 2025 when remaining benefit obligations are distributed.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) has successfully closed its public offering of 4,492,187 shares of common stock at $32.00 per share, including 585,937 additional shares from the underwriters' fully exercised option. The offering generated gross proceeds of approximately $144 million, with net proceeds of $136 million after underwriting discounts. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working capital, investments in its bank subsidiary, and potential balance sheet optimization strategies. Raymond James & Associates and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods served as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) has announced the pricing of a public offering of 3,906,250 shares of its common stock at $32.00 per share, targeting aggregate gross proceeds of $125 million. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 585,937 shares. The offering is expected to close around November 13, 2024. The proceeds will support organic growth, working capital, investments in its bank subsidiary, and potential balance sheet optimization strategies. Raymond James & Associates and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Dime Community Bancshares (Nasdaq: DCOM) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company's 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 8, 2024.