Heritage Financial Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Heritage Financial (Nasdaq: HFWA) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on February 11, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 28, 2026. The dividend is being paid in advance of the normal quarterly dividend timing due to the anticipated merger with Olympic Bancorp, Inc. Registered holders can enroll for direct deposit via Computershare's Investor Centre or by calling 1-800-962-4284. Heritage Bank operates 51 branches in Washington and Oregon and trades under the symbol HFWA.

Positive

• $0.24 per-share quarterly cash dividend declared
• Dividend payable Feb 11, 2026 to record holders on Jan 28, 2026
• Dividend accelerated ahead of schedule due to anticipated merger
• Direct deposit available via Computershare for registered holders

Negative

• Announcement does not disclose dividend funding amount or impact on pro forma merger finances

News Market Reaction

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OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Financial Corporation ("Heritage") (Nasdaq: HFWA) announced today that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend. The cash dividend of $0.24 per common share will be paid on February 11, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 28, 2026. The quarterly dividend is being paid in advance of the normal quarterly dividend as a result of the anticipated merger with Olympic Bancorp, Inc.

Direct deposit of dividends is available for registered holders of Heritage Financial Corporation shares. The quickest way for registered holders to have their dividends deposited directly into a transaction account is to log-in to the "Investor Centre" area of the transfer agent's website at www.computershare.com. Registered holders of Heritage Financial Corporation shares may also enroll in this service by calling Computershare at 1-800-962-4284 and requesting an enrollment form.

About Heritage

Heritage Financial Corporation is an Olympia-based bank holding company with Heritage Bank, a full-service commercial bank, as its sole wholly-owned banking subsidiary. Heritage Bank has a branching network of 51 banking offices in Washington and Oregon. Heritage Bank also does business under the Whidbey Island Bank name on Whidbey Island. Heritage's stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "HFWA." More information about Heritage Financial Corporation can be found on its website at www.hf-wa.com and more information about Heritage Bank can be found on its website at www.heritagebanknw.com.

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SOURCE Heritage Financial Corporation

FAQ

What dividend did Heritage Financial (HFWA) declare for February 2026?

Heritage declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on February 11, 2026.

What is the record date for the Heritage Financial (HFWA) dividend paid Feb 11, 2026?

The record date is January 28, 2026.

Why is Heritage Financial (HFWA) paying the dividend early?

The dividend is being paid in advance of the normal quarterly timing as a result of the anticipated merger with Olympic Bancorp, Inc..

How can Heritage Financial (HFWA) registered shareholders enroll in direct deposit for dividends?

Registered holders can log in to the Investor Centre on Computershare's website or call 1-800-962-4284 to request an enrollment form.

How many branches does Heritage Bank operate and where is it based?

Heritage Bank has a branching network of 51 banking offices in Washington and Oregon and is based in Olympia, Washington.