QNB CORP. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF OFFERING OF $40 MILLION OF SUBORDINATED NOTES
Rhea-AI Summary
QNB Corp. (OTC: QNBC), parent company of QNB Bank, has successfully completed a private placement of $40 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes. The notes, qualifying as Tier 2 capital, were oversubscribed by nearly two times, demonstrating strong investor demand. Initially bearing an interest rate of 8.875% per annum until September 1, 2029, the notes will then reset quarterly based on the three-month SOFR plus a spread. The offering provides QNB with cost-effective capital to support growth and potential strategic opportunities without diluting current shareholders. Maturing on September 1, 2034, the notes offer redemption options after the fifth anniversary. This marks QNB's first institutionally led capital raise, highlighting the strength of its franchise.
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- Successful completion of $40 million subordinated notes offering
- Notes oversubscribed by nearly two times, indicating strong investor demand
- Qualifies as Tier 2 capital under regulatory guidelines
- Provides cost-effective capital without shareholder dilution
- Supports future growth and potential strategic opportunities
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- High initial interest rate of 8.875% per annum
QNB Corp. Secures Cost-Effective Capital to Meaningfully Support Its Growth and Scale. Significant Investor Demand Resulted in 2x Oversubscribed Offering
Quakertown, PA, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QNB Corp. (the “Company” or “QNB”) (OTC Bulletin Board: QNBC), the parent company of QNB Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the Company has completed a private placement (the “Offering”) of
The Notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under regulatory capital guidelines. The proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be utilized for general corporate purposes and potential future strategic opportunities. The offering size was increased due to oversubscription of nearly two-times.
The Notes will initially bear interest at
David W. Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of QNB, stated, “We are excited to announce the successful completion of our subordinated debt offering with such demand and attractive terms. We entered this offering from a position of strength with significant growth and market opportunity. We will leverage the capital to support our future growth, further enabling QNB to take advantage of market opportunities while remaining the heartbeat of our communities.”
Jeffrey Lehocky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of QNB, further commented, “Through issuing these notes, we have cost-effectively increased our capital levels without diluting current shareholders. As our first institutionally led capital raise, we are pleased with the participation and execution, which exemplifies the value of QNB’s franchise.”
Performance Trust Capital Partners served as the sole placement agent in the Offering. Stevens & Lee served as legal counsel to the Company, and Hogan Lovells served as legal counsel to Performance Trust Capital Partners.
About the Company
QNB Corp. is the holding company for QNB Bank, which is headquartered in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. QNB Bank currently operates twelve branches in Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties and offers commercial and retail banking services in the communities it serves. In addition, the Company provides securities and advisory services under the name of QNB Financial Services through a registered Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor, and title insurance as a member of Laurel Abstract Company LLC. More information about QNB Corp. and QNB Bank is available at QNBBank.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. There will be no sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors. Such factors include the possibility that increased demand or prices for the Company’s financial services and products may not occur, changing economic and competitive conditions, technological developments, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including "Item lA. Risk Factors," set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
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