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United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution serving the Southeast through a network of banking offices and digital channels. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings releases and other disclosures related to UCB stock and the underlying banking business.
Recent news releases highlight quarterly and annual earnings, including net income, pre-tax pre-provision income, total revenue, net interest margin and efficiency ratio. United Community frequently reports on trends in loan growth, customer deposits, nonperforming assets, allowance for credit losses and capital ratios such as Common Equity Tier 1. These updates give investors and observers insight into the bank’s balance sheet, profitability and credit quality over time.
In addition to earnings, United Community uses news releases to announce capital management actions and corporate developments. Examples from the provided disclosures include the approval of a common stock repurchase program by the Board of Directors, the redemption of all outstanding shares of 6.875% Series I Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock and regular quarterly cash dividends on common stock. The company also issues releases about the timing of upcoming earnings releases and related conference calls and webcasts.
United Community’s news flow also emphasizes its market position and recognition. Press releases describe the bank as an 11-time winner of J.D. Power’s award for highest customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast and note honors from American Banker, Greenwich and Forbes. Readers following UCB news can expect updates on financial performance, capital decisions, dividends, preferred stock actions, conference call logistics and awards. Bookmark this page to monitor the latest official announcements and historical news items for United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) has closed the sale of its manufactured housing loan portfolio, valued at $318.2 million, to 21st Mortgage This portfolio, acquired from Reliant Bancorp in 2022, had been in runoff since Q3 2023. The sale is expected to have an $0.18 per share impact on third quarter results but is slightly accretive to regulatory capital ratios. While representing only 2% of loans, the portfolio accounted for 11% of YTD net charge-offs and 18% of non-performing assets. United's CEO, Lynn Harton, stated that this move reduces the bank's risk profile and removes a management distraction.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) announced a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.24 per share on common stock, payable on October 4, 2024, to shareholders recorded by September 16, 2024. The Board also enhanced its share repurchase program, now authorizing up to $100 million for share buybacks, with authorization extended to December 31, 2025. Shares can be repurchased through various methods based on market conditions and legal requirements, and the program is flexible to adjustments.
Additionally, the Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $429.6875 per share on its 6.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series I, payable on September 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, United Community Banks had $27.1 billion in assets and operated 203 offices across several states. The company has received numerous accolades for customer satisfaction and workplace excellence.