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California BanCorp (NASDAQ: BCAL) sets $0.10 quarterly cash dividend

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California BanCorp announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 24, 2026.

California BanCorp, the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A., is a San Diego-based bank holding company offering financial products and services through 14 branch offices and four loan production offices serving customers across California.

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California BanCorp maintains a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share.

California BanCorp declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 24, 2026. This reflects the board’s decision to continue returning some capital directly to common shareholders.

As a bank holding company with 14 branches and four loan production offices in California, the decision suggests confidence in ongoing earnings and capital levels sufficient to support a recurring payout. However, the exact proportion of earnings or capital being distributed is not detailed in the excerpt.

Future disclosures in periodic reports will provide more context on how this dividend fits within overall capital management, including loan growth, regulatory capital ratios, and any changes in the dividend level over time.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2026

 

 

 

CALIFORNIA BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

California   001-41684   84-3288397

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

12265 El Camino Real, Suite 210    
San Diego, California   92310
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(844) 265-7622

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
         
Common Stock   BCAL   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01Other Events

 

On March 12, 2026, the Board of Directors of California BanCorp (the “Company”) approved the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock. This dividend will be payable on April 15, 2026, to holders of its common stock of record as of the close of business on March 24, 2026.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press release dated March 12, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  CALIFORNIA BANCORP
   
Date: March 12, 2026 By: /s/ David I. Rainer
    David I. Rainer
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

CALIFORNIA BANCORP DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND

 

San Diego, Calif., March 12, 2026 – California Bancorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A., announces that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share to holders of its common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of the business day on March 24, 2026.

 

ABOUT CALIFORNIA BANCORP

 

California BanCorp (NASDAQ: BCAL) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in San Diego, California. California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national banking association chartered under the laws of the United States (the “Bank”) and regulated by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, is a wholly owned subsidiary of California BanCorp. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the Bank offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its 14 branch offices and four loan production offices serving California. The Bank’s solutions-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. Additional information is available at www.bankcbc.com.

 

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

 

Kevin Mc Cabe

California Bank of Commerce

kmccabe@bankcbc.com

818.637.7065

 

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FAQ

What dividend did California BanCorp (BCAL) declare on March 12, 2026?

California BanCorp declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share. The payment applies to holders of its common stock and reflects the board’s decision to return cash to shareholders as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

When will California BanCorp’s $0.10 dividend be paid to BCAL shareholders?

The $0.10 per share cash dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 15, 2026. Shareholders who are on record as owners of California BanCorp common stock at the close of business on March 24, 2026, will be eligible to receive this payment.

What is the record date for California BanCorp’s March 2026 dividend?

The record date for California BanCorp’s regular quarterly cash dividend is March 24, 2026. Investors must be holders of record of the company’s common stock at the close of business that day to qualify for the $0.10 per share dividend payment.

How often does California BanCorp pay its cash dividend on BCAL stock?

California BanCorp described the $0.10 per share cash dividend as a regular quarterly dividend. This indicates the company currently follows a quarterly dividend schedule, providing recurring cash distributions to common shareholders, subject to ongoing approval by its Board of Directors.

What type of company is California BanCorp (BCAL) and where does it operate?

California BanCorp is a registered bank holding company headquartered in San Diego, California. Its subsidiary, California Bank of Commerce, N.A., serves individuals and businesses through 14 branch offices and four loan production offices located across California, offering a range of banking products and services.

Which bank does California BanCorp own and who regulates it?

California BanCorp wholly owns California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national banking association. The bank is chartered under U.S. law and regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which oversees its safety, soundness, and compliance with applicable banking regulations.

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