TowneBank Announces Special Cash Dividend
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TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) declared a one-time special cash dividend of $0.70 per common share, payable May 20, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 4, 2026. The payout totals approximately $65 million.
The dividend represents roughly 32% of an estimated $203 million gain, before taxes and deal costs, recognized on the April 3, 2026 sale of its Resort Property Management business for a $250 million purchase price. Future dividends remain subject to Board approval and regulatory restrictions.
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- Special dividend of $0.70 per common share declared
- Total special payout of approximately $65 million
- Sale of Resort Property Management completed for $250 million
- Estimated pre-tax gain of $203 million recognized on the sale
Negative
- Dividend represents ~32% of estimated gain before taxes and deal costs
- Future cash dividends subject to Board approval and regulatory restrictions
News Market Reaction – TOWN
In the Apr 23 session, TOWN declined 0.65%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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SUFFOLK, Va., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a onetime special dividend of
The total dividend payout of approximately
“Throughout the years we have executed on the unique strategy of building intrinsic value for our shareholders through various investments in non-bank businesses. Today’s special dividend is a result of the success of our strategy,” said G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman.
The amount and declaration of future cash dividends are subject to Board of Directors’ approval in addition to regulatory restrictions.
About TowneBank:
Founded in 1999, TowneBank is a company built on relationships, offering a full range of banking and other financial services, with a focus of serving others and enriching lives. Dedicated to a culture of caring, Towne values all employees and members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences.
Today, TowneBank operates over 70 banking offices throughout Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, Eastern and Central North Carolina, the Greenville and upstate region of South Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina – serving as a local leader in promoting the social, cultural, and economic growth in each community. Towne offers a competitive array of business and personal banking solutions, delivered with only the highest ethical standards. Experienced local bankers providing a higher level of expertise and personal attention with local decision-making are key to the TowneBank strategy. TowneBank has grown its capabilities beyond banking to provide expertise through its affiliated companies that include Towne Wealth Management, Towne Insurance Agency, Towne Benefits, TowneBank Mortgage, TowneBank Commercial Mortgage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Realty, Towne 1031 Exchange, and Towne Trust Company, N.A. With total assets of
Media contact:
G. Robert Aston, Jr., Executive Chairman, 757-638-6780
William I. Foster III, President and Chief Executive Officer, 757-417-6482
Investor contact:
William B. Littreal, Chief Financial Officer, 757-638-6813
