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ESSA Bancorp, Inc. was the Pennsylvania bank holding company for ESSA Bank & Trust, a community banking institution formed in 1916 that provided commercial and retail banking, asset management and trust services, investment services and insurance benefit services in eastern Pennsylvania.
Company news historically centered on quarterly cash dividends, fiscal earnings releases, loan growth, balance-sheet management, asset quality, capital adequacy and shareholder voting or corporate-status matters. ESSA's public-company history ended after its completed merger with CNB Financial Corporation, following which ESSA Bank and Trust was merged into CNB Bank.
ESSA Bancorp has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, payable on September 30, 2020 to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2020. This decision reflects the company’s commitment to returning value to its investors. The holding company, which oversees ESSA Bank & Trust with total assets of $2.0 billion, continues to provide comprehensive banking services across key markets in Pennsylvania.
ESSA Bancorp has announced a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to 500,000 shares of its common stock. This decision follows the successful completion of a previous buyback program on August 24, 2020. The shares may be repurchased through various methods compliant with securities laws, although the company is not obligated to buy back all shares. Factors such as market conditions, liquidity, and alternative investment opportunities will influence the repurchase process. ESSA Bancorp operates with total assets of $2 billion and provides comprehensive banking services.