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SmartFinancial Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 20%

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SmartFinancial, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter's $0.05 on January 28, 2021. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of February 12, 2021. SmartFinancial operates SmartBank, a full-service commercial bank with 35 branches across East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. The company emphasizes strong earnings and a solid capital position amid ongoing challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Quarterly cash dividend increased by 20% to $0.06 per share.
  • Dividend payment indicates confidence in financial stability.
  • Company maintains strong capital position amidst challenges.
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  • Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses risks to financial performance.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartFinancial, Inc. (“SmartFinancial”) (Nasdaq: SMBK), the parent company for SmartBank, announced that on January 28, 2021, the board of directors of SmartFinancial declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of SmartFinancial common stock payable on March 1, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2021.  The $0.06 per share quarterly dividend represents a 20% increase over SmartFinancial’s prior quarterly dividend declared in October 2020 of $0.05 per share.

About SmartFinancial, Inc.

SmartFinancial, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the publicly-traded bank holding company for SmartBank. SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank founded in 2007 with 35 branches spanning East and Middle Tennessee, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic branching, and a disciplined approach to lending have all contributed to the company’s success. More information about SmartFinancial can be found on its website: www.smartfinancialinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of and subject to the safe harbor protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In general, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “depend,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue” and “potential”, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs with regard to the matters addressed, based upon information available at the time the statements are made; they are not guarantees of future performance, and they should they not be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any date subsequent to the date first made. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements.

Factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release include SmartFinancial’s ability to continue to generate strong earnings and maintain a strong capital position as it faces the challenge of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, public perception and regulatory guidance regarding stock repurchase plans, the market price of SmartFinancial’s common stock, and other opportunities that SmartFinancial may determine to pursue. Additional factors affecting forward-looking statements can be found in the cautionary language included under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” in SmartFinancial’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and other documents subsequently filed by SmartFinancial with the SEC. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. SmartFinancial expressly disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to announce publicly the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments.

Investor Contacts

Billy Carroll
President and Chief Executive Officer
SmartFinancial, Inc.
Email: billy.carroll@smartbank.com
Phone: 865.868.0613

Ron Gorczynski
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
SmartFinancial, Inc.
Email: ron.gorczynski@smartbank.com
Phone: 865.437.5724

Media Contact

Kelley Fowler
Senior Vice President
Public Relations/Marketing
SmartFinancial, Inc.
Email: kelley.fowler@smartbank.com
Phone: 865.868.0611


FAQ

What is the amount of the quarterly dividend declared by SMBK?

The quarterly dividend declared by SmartFinancial (SMBK) is $0.06 per share.

When is the dividend payable for SMBK?

The dividend is payable on March 1, 2021.

What was the previous dividend amount for SMBK?

The previous quarterly dividend was $0.05 per share.

What date is the record date for the dividend payment of SMBK?

The record date for the dividend payment is February 12, 2021.

How has SMBK performed amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

SmartFinancial is focusing on maintaining strong earnings and a solid capital position despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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