Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. Announces Increase in Semi-Annual Cash Dividend

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Gouverneur Bancorp (OTCQB: GOVB) announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, up from $0.08 paid in May 2025. The dividend will be paid on or about November 17, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2025. This is the third consecutive semi-annual cash dividend since the bank completed its conversion to a stock holding company.

At June 30, 2025, the company reported $196.7 million in total assets, $159.4 million in total deposits, and $31.4 million in total stockholders' equity.

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• Dividend increase of 12.5% (from $0.08 to $0.09)
• Third consecutive semi-annual dividend since stock conversion
• June 30, 2025 assets of $196.7 million

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GOUVERNEUR, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB Marketplace: GOVB) (the “Company”), the holding company for Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association (the “Bank”), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.09 per common share, which represents an increase from the Company’s previous semi-annual cash dividend of $0.08 per common share paid in May 2025. The dividend will be paid on or about November 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 3, 2025.

This marks the third consecutive semi-annual cash dividend for the Company since the completion of the Bank’s conversion from the mutual holding company form of organization to the stock holding company form of organization.

About Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc.

Gouverneur Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Gouverneur Savings and Loan Association, which is a New York chartered savings and loan association founded in 1892 that offers deposit and loan services for businesses, families and individuals. At June 30, 2025, the Company had total assets of $196.7 million, total deposits of $159.4 million and total stockholders’ equity of $31.4 million.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements and all other statements that are not historic facts are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors. These factors include, among others, the ability to successfully integrate acquired entities and realize expected cost savings associated with completed mergers and acquisitions; changes in interest rates; national and regional economic conditions; legislative and regulatory changes; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; the impacts of tariffs, sanctions and other trade policies of the United States and its global trading counterparts; the size, quality and composition of the loan or investment portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows and our ability to effectively manage liquidity; competition; demand for financial services in our market area; changes in real estate market values in our market area; changes in relevant accounting principles and guidelines; the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company’s operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns; and our ability to attract and retain key employees. Additionally, other risks and uncertainties may be described in our annual and quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available through the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Should one or more of these risks materialize, actual results may vary from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

CONTACT:

Stephen M. Jefferies President and Chief Executive Officer (315) 287-2600

FAQ

What dividend did Gouverneur Bancorp (GOVB) declare on October 20, 2025?

The board declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.09 per common share.

When will GOVB pay the declared dividend and who is eligible?

The dividend will be paid on or about November 17, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2025.

How does the new GOVB dividend compare to the prior payment in May 2025?

The new dividend of $0.09 is an increase from the prior semi-annual dividend of $0.08 paid in May 2025.

What recent balance-sheet figures did Gouverneur Bancorp report for June 30, 2025?

As of June 30, 2025, the company had $196.7 million in total assets, $159.4 million in total deposits, and $31.4 million in total stockholders' equity.

Is this GOVB dividend tied to the company's conversion to a stock holding company?

Yes; this is the third consecutive semi-annual cash dividend since completion of the bank's conversion to a stock holding company.