Basswood fund plans sale of DCBG common shares

Basswood Financial Fund, L.P., as a shareholder of DCBG, filed a notice of proposed sale of 136,071 shares of Common Stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Basswood Financial Fund, L.P., as a shareholder of DCBG, filed a notice of proposed sale of 136,071 shares of Common Stock. The shares may be sold in the open market and/or via transfers from an affiliate, with a stated sale date of 08/12/2026.

The filing also lists recent sales over the past three months, including 5,892 shares for $236,151 on 06/12/2026 and 4,288 shares for $170,104.96 on 06/15/2026, along with several additional smaller transactions.

Key Figures

Proposed shares to be sold: 136,071 shares Sale on 06/12/2026: 5,892 shares for $236,151 Sale on 06/15/2026: 4,288 shares for $170,104.96 +3 more

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Proposed shares to be sold 136,071 shares Maximum DCBG Common Stock under planned Rule 144 sale

Sale on 06/12/2026 5,892 shares for $236,151 Recent DCBG Common Stock sale listed in past 3 months

Sale on 06/15/2026 4,288 shares for $170,104.96 Recent DCBG Common Stock sale listed in past 3 months

Sale on 06/16/2026 4,142 shares for $162,739.18 Recent DCBG Common Stock sale listed in past 3 months

Sale on 06/18/2026 6,030 shares for $235,290.6 Recent DCBG Common Stock sale listed in past 3 months

Sale on 07/31/2026 5,931 shares for $241,747.56 Recent DCBG Common Stock sale listed in past 3 months

Key Terms

Form 144, Rule 144, open market, transfers from an affiliate

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Form 144 regulatory

"Basswood Financial Fund, L.P. filed Form 144 indicating an intent to sell"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Rule 144 regulatory

"shares may be sold in the open market under Rule 144 conditions"

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

open market financial

"shares may be sold in the open market and/or via transfers from an affiliate"

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

transfers from an affiliate financial

"may be sold in the open market and/or via transfers from an affiliate"

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What does the DCBG Form 144 filing by Basswood Financial Fund mean?

Basswood Financial Fund, L.P. filed Form 144 indicating an intent to sell 136,071 DCBG Common Stock shares. Sales may occur in the open market or via transfers from an affiliate, subject to Rule 144 conditions.

How many DCBG shares are proposed to be sold under this Form 144?

The Form 144 lists a proposed sale of 136,071 shares of DCBG Common Stock. This is the maximum amount covered by the notice and may be executed through open market trades or affiliate transfers.

When could the DCBG share sales under this Form 144 begin?

The filing states a sale date of 08/12/2026. Under Rule 144, this date represents when the proposed disposition of the 136,071 shares may begin, subject to applicable volume and manner-of-sale conditions.

What DCBG stock sales has Basswood Financial Fund made in the last 3 months?

The filing lists several recent DCBG sales, including 5,892 shares for $236,151 on 06/12/2026 and 4,288 shares for $170,104.96 on 06/15/2026, plus additional trades through 08/03/2026.

Through what methods may Basswood sell its DCBG shares under Form 144?

The Form 144 specifies that the 136,071 shares of DCBG Common Stock may be sold in the open market and/or via transfers from an affiliate, consistent with Rule 144 restrictions.

Who is the selling security holder in the DCBG Form 144 filing?

The selling security holder is Basswood Financial Fund, L.P., with transactions handled through Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C., relating to DCBG Common Stock as disclosed in the Form 144.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001519641
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. /NY/
SEC File Number	001-34096
Address of Issuer	898 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 560 Hauppauge NEW YORK 11788
Phone	631-537-1000
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P.
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Director

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common Stock, par value $0.10 ("Common Stock")	KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC 787 7TH AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10019	6885	279738	44156595	08/12/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common Stock	02/03/2014	(3)	Open Market and/or Transfers from Affiliate			136071	02/03/2014	Cash (3)

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	06/12/2026	5892	236151
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	06/15/2026	4288	170104.96
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	06/16/2026	4142	162739.18
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	06/18/2026	6030	235290.6
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	07/30/2026	1244	50742.76
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	07/31/2026	5931	241747.56
BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. c/o Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C. 645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York NY 10022	Common Stock	08/03/2026	1571	64678.07

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	(1) The Aggregate Market Value is based on the closing price of $40.63 of the Common Stock on August 11, 2026. (2) The Number of Shares Outstanding is based on the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 24, 2026, as reported by the issuer in its 10-Q, which was filed with the Commission on July 31, 2026. (3) BASSWOOD FINANCIAL FUND, L.P. obtained the shares of Common Stock listed in Table I through open market purchases and/or Transfers from Affiliates, from January 2014 through November 2025.
Date of Notice	08/12/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	By: Basswood Capital Management L.L.C., its investment manager; By: /s/ Marc Samit, Principal and Chief Operating Officer
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)