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Valley National Bancorp (NYSE: VLY), the parent company of Valley National Bank, provides a centralized resource for tracking official news and financial developments. This page aggregates press releases, regulatory filings, and strategic updates from the regional banking leader serving customers across New Jersey, New York, Florida, and beyond.
Investors and stakeholders will find timely updates on quarterly earnings, business expansions, and leadership announcements, alongside analysis of regulatory developments impacting regional banking. The curated collection enables efficient tracking of VLY's performance in commercial lending, cash management innovation, and community-focused financial services.
Content spans critical updates including merger activity, dividend declarations, and technology investments, providing insights into the bank's conservative growth strategy. Bookmark this page for direct access to primary source materials from a financial institution balancing traditional banking values with modern service delivery.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) has announced two key executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Gino Martocci has been named Senior Executive Vice President and President of Commercial Banking, bringing over 30 years of industry experience from his previous role as Head of Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Banking at M&T Bank.
Travis Lan has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Since joining Valley in 2020, Lan has overseen M&A, investor relations, capital raising, and various financial operations. In his new role, he will manage financial reporting, accounting, taxation, corporate treasury, and balance sheet management.
Current Commercial Banking President Joe Chillura will depart the Bank effective June 30, 2025, ensuring a smooth transition to Martocci's leadership.
Valley Bank, a subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY), has successfully implemented Finley Technologies' Credit Management System to enhance its debt capital operations. This post-origination loan platform helps automate, grow, and monitor portfolio operations for mid-sized banks without modifying core systems or adding personnel.
The platform digitizes complex collateral and servicing processes, working alongside existing bank systems to orchestrate servicing workflows across teams. Valley Bank is initially using the system for securities-based collateral management and syndicated loan servicing, replacing legacy technology that was cumbersome and labor-intensive.
Russell Barrett, Chief Operations Officer at Valley Bank, highlighted the platform's alignment with their digital ambitions, while Jeff Allen from Valley Ventures noted this was a collaborative design partnership that could benefit other financial institutions. Finley's system aims to help banks increase loan volume, efficiency, and accuracy in their debt capital operations.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) has announced its regular quarterly preferred and common stock dividends. The company declared dividends for shareholders of record on March 14, 2025, with payments scheduled for late March and early April 2025.
The dividend schedule includes:
- Series A Preferred Stock: $0.390625 per share, payable March 31, 2025
- Series B Preferred Stock: $0.516197 per share, payable March 31, 2025
- Series C Preferred Stock: $0.515625 per share, payable March 31, 2025
- Common Stock: $0.11 per share, payable April 1, 2025
The common stock dividend remains unchanged from the previous quarter, though the company notes this should not be used as an indicator of future dividend payments.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) reported Q4 2024 net income of $115.7 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to Q3 2024 net income of $97.9 million ($0.18 per share) and Q4 2023 net income of $71.6 million ($0.13 per share).
Key highlights include: Net interest income increased to $424.3 million, with net interest margin rising to 2.92%. Total loans decreased by $555.6 million to $48.8 billion, while deposits decreased by $320.1 million to $50.1 billion. The company strengthened its financial position through improved funding base and enhanced loan diversity.
Credit quality metrics showed non-performing assets increased to $373.3 million, with non-accrual loans rising to $359.5 million (0.74% of total loans). The allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $573.3 million, representing 1.17% of total loans. Net loan charge-offs were $98.3 million for Q4 2024.
Valley Bank has appointed Kevin O'Connor as Market President for Long Island, NY, where he will focus on deepening current relationships, new business development initiatives, and cultivating growth opportunities. O'Connor brings over 35 years of banking experience, having previously served as CEO of Dime Community Bank and Bridgehampton National Bank, where he led significant organic growth.
O'Connor, named one of Long Island's top CEOs by Long Island Business News, previously held senior executive positions at North Fork Bank and KPMG. He currently serves on multiple boards including HI-LIA, Suffolk Community College's Board of Trustees, and chairs the Long Island chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings before market opens on Thursday, January 23, 2025. CEO Ira Robbins will host a conference call at 11:00 AM (ET) on the same day to discuss the quarterly results.
Interested participants can pre-register through a provided link to receive dial-in details and a personal PIN for the conference call. The event will also be webcast live and archived on Valley's website until February 24, 2025. Investor presentation materials will be available on www.valley.com prior to the conference call.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY) announced that President Thomas A. Iadanza will retire effective June 30, 2025. Iadanza has had a 45-year career in banking, including 13 years at Valley, where he joined through the 2012 acquisition of State Bancorp. He previously held leadership roles at Santander Bank, Independence Community Bank Corp., Citibank, and European American Bank. As President, he helped lead Valley's growth and transformation into a leading regional bank. Iadanza will continue in his role until retirement, working with the Board and executive team to ensure a smooth transition.
Valley Bank (VLY) announced a significant expansion into Staten Island with the appointment of Gail Castellano as Senior Vice President and Division Head. Castellano, bringing over 30 years of banking experience from Flagstar/New York Community Bank, will lead business development and strategic initiatives in the region. The expansion includes three additional veteran bankers: Rita Pirrone as VP and Market Manager, Narmada Tissera as VP, Retail Business Development Officer, and Mark Giacalone as VP, Business Banker II.
Castellano previously managed 16 branch locations with over $2 billion in deposits. The new team brings extensive banking experience and strong community involvement, positioning Valley Bank for strategic growth in the Staten Island market.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY) announced the sale of a diverse pool of performing commercial real estate mortgage loans to Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM). The final loan pool sold had contractual balances totaling approximately $925 million, with around $823 million previously identified for sale as of September 30, 2024.
The loan pool was sold at a discount of about one percent to par value, and Valley will retain servicing responsibilities. CEO Ira Robbins stated that the sale aligns with Valley's strategic balance sheet goals, noting the transaction's modest discount reflects the strength of their portfolio.
Brookfield's Managing Partner, Bill Powell, highlighted the strategic nature of the acquisition for both parties. Valley expects to recognize an immaterial net loss in Q4 2024 due to the discount and transaction-related expenses. Morgan Stanley & Co. served as the sole advisor for the transaction.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) has announced its regular quarterly preferred and common stock dividends. For shareholders of record on December 13, 2024, the company will pay: $0.390625 per share on Series A Preferred Stock, $0.533568 per share on Series B Preferred Stock, and $0.515625 per share on Series C Preferred Stock, all on December 30, 2024. Additionally, a common stock dividend of $0.11 per share will be paid on January 2, 2025, remaining unchanged from the previous quarter.
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