Welcome to our dedicated page for Provident Bancorp news (Ticker: PVBC), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Provident Bancorp stock.
Provident Bancorp, Inc. (PVBC) generated a steady stream of news as the holding company for BankProv, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts with a footprint in Northeastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Its news flow combined traditional bank earnings coverage with detailed updates on balance sheet trends, credit quality, and funding strategies, as reflected in its quarterly press releases describing loan portfolio mix, deposit composition, and capital levels.
Over time, a major focus of PVBC news became its strategic transformation and ultimate merger with NB Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Needham Bank. Beginning with the June 5, 2025 announcement of a definitive merger agreement, subsequent releases covered regulatory approvals, the stockholder vote on September 16, 2025, the mailing and proration of stock and cash election materials, and the confirmation of the closing timeline. A joint release on November 14, 2025 outlined the final steps to complete the merger transaction and the planned delisting of PVBC from NASDAQ.
Earlier and concurrent earnings announcements provided insight into how Provident Bancorp managed interest income, interest expense, credit loss provisions, and noninterest income and expense, while also discussing strategic changes in its loan and deposit portfolios. These releases often highlighted reductions in higher-cost funding, shifts away from enterprise value loans toward more traditional commercial and commercial real estate lending, and the bank’s continued status as well capitalized under FDIC standards.
This news page serves as a historical archive of PVBC-related coverage, from routine quarterly results to the multi-step merger process that culminated in Provident Bancorp and BankProv becoming part of NB Bancorp and Needham Bank. Readers can review these items to understand how the company’s strategy, financial profile, and corporate structure evolved up to the completion of the 2025 transaction.
NB Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBK) and Provident Bancorp (NASDAQ: PVBC) completed their merger transaction, effective shortly after midnight Eastern Time on November 15, 2025. The closing consummates the Merger, Holdco Merger and Bank Merger, with Needham as the surviving holding company and Needham Bank as the surviving bank.
Key operational steps include the conversion of BankProv products to Needham Bank products during the weekend beginning November 15, 2025, and the delisting of Provident common stock following the close of trading on November 14, 2025. Needham appointed Joseph B. Reilly to its board and cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties affecting the combined companies.
NB Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBK) and Provident Bancorp (NASDAQ: PVBC) announced final proration results for their merger, effective November 15, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Shareholders of Provident could elect 0.691 Needham shares per PVBC share or $13.00 cash. Approximately 16.31% of shares elected stock, 75.33% elected cash and 8.36% made no election. After proration, ~5,944,350 Needham shares are expected to be issued, producing a pro forma total of ~45,770,800 Needham shares outstanding.
NB Bancorp (Nasdaq: NBBK) and Provident Bancorp (Nasdaq: PVBC) confirmed the stockholder Election Deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET on November 7, 2025 for Provident holders to choose merger consideration.
Provident shares will be converted at the Effective Time into either 0.691 shares of Needham common stock per PVBC share or $13.00 cash per PVBC share, subject to allocation, proration and procedures in the merger agreement. The Merger is expected to become effective shortly after midnight ET on November 15, 2025, with BankProv systems converting over the weekend beginning that day. November 14, 2025 is the last trading day for PVBC common stock.
Provident Bancorp (Nasdaq: PVBC) reported quarterly net income of $2.7 million ($0.16 diluted) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, versus $716,000 ($0.04) in the year-ago quarter and $2.8 million ($0.17) in the prior quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net income was $7.7 million ($0.45) versus $2.4 million ($0.14) a year earlier.
Key operating snapshots: net interest income $13.2M (quarter), net interest margin 3.67%, a $418k credit loss benefit (quarter), noninterest income includes a $745k sale/leaseback gain, total assets $1.49B, deposits $1.23B, and shareholders' equity $241.0M; the Bank is well capitalized.
NB Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBBK) and Provident Bancorp (NASDAQ: PVBC) announced that all regulatory approvals required to complete their previously announced merger have been received.
The companies said the proposed merger, first announced June 5, 2025, is expected to close on or about November 14, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Provident stockholders approved the merger on September 16, 2025. Management highlighted expansion of Needham's footprint and continuity of community-banking products and services.
Needham (NASDAQ: NBBK) and Provident (NASDAQ: PVBC) announced that all required regulatory approvals have been received for Needham's proposed acquisition of Provident, originally announced June 5, 2025.
The companies said the Merger is expected to close on or about November 14, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions; Provident stockholders previously approved the Merger on September 16, 2025. Management highlighted combined-market expansion and continuity of community-banking services.
NB Bancorp (Nasdaq: NBBK) and Provident Bancorp (Nasdaq: PVBC) distributed stock/cash Election Materials to Provident shareholders for the pending merger.
At the Effective Time, each Provident share will convert into either 0.691 shares of Needham common stock or $13.00 cash (or a combination), subject to a 50% stock / 50% cash allocation and proration. Provident stockholders must submit elections by the Election Deadline (anticipated 5:00 p.m. ET on November 7, 2025); ESOP/401(k) participants deadline is October 31, 2025. Needham expects the Merger to become effective on November 15, 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
Provident Bancorp (NASDAQ:PVBC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $2.8 million ($0.17 per diluted share), compared to $2.2 million in Q1 2025 and a loss of $3.3 million in Q2 2024. The company's performance showed significant improvement with return on average assets of 0.74% and return on average equity of 4.77%.
Key highlights include net interest and dividend income of $13.5 million, up 13.2% year-over-year, and improved interest rate spread of 2.79%. The company announced a proposed merger with Needham Bank, expected to close in Q4 2025, and completed a sale/leaseback transaction of its Main Office building.
Total assets stood at $1.54 billion as of June 30, 2025, with net loans at $1.29 billion. The bank maintained strong capital ratios with shareholders' equity at $237.4 million and a book value per share of $13.34.
Provident Bancorp (PVBC) reported Q1 2025 net income of $2.2 million ($0.13 per diluted share), down from $4.9 million ($0.29) in Q4 2024 and $5.0 million ($0.30) in Q1 2024. Return on average assets decreased to 0.58% from 1.22% in Q4 2024.
Net interest and dividend income was $12.9 million, down 5.6% from Q4 2024. Total assets decreased 2.5% to $1.55 billion, while net loans increased 0.4% to $1.31 billion. The bank's enterprise value portfolio decreased by 15.3%, while commercial loans grew 4.9%.
Total deposits declined 9.5% to $1.18 billion, with notable decreases in specialty deposits (-27.8%) and brokered deposits (-16.8%). Non-accrual loans increased to $31.4 million (2.02% of total assets) due to a $10.4 million enterprise value loan relationship placed on non-accrual status. The bank maintains well-capitalized status with shareholders' equity at $234.0 million.
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