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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):
November 9, 2026
METROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| New
York |
001-38282 |
13-4042724 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or
Organization) |
(Commission File No.) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| |
|
|
| 99 Park Avenue, New York, New York |
|
10016 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
|
(Zip Code) |
(212)
659-0600
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, 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 (See General Instruction A.2. below):
| ¨ | 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-4c) |
| Title of each class |
|
Trading Symbol(s) |
|
Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
|
MCB |
|
New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 9, 2026, Metropolitan Commercial
Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (the “Company”), issued a press
release regarding the passing of Robert C. Patent, a founding director of the Bank.
A copy of the press release is furnished in this
Current Report on 8-K, pursuant to this Item 7.01, as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information provided under this Item 7.01,
including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act
of 1933, amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The furnishing of the information
under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company
that the information in this report is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment
decision with respect to any security of the Company or any of its affiliates.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
| 99.1 |
|
Press
Release dated November 9, 2026 |
| 104 |
|
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
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.
| |
METROPOLITAN BANK HOLDING CORP. |
| |
|
| Dated: |
November 9, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Frederik F. Erikson |
| |
Frederik F. Erikson |
| |
Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
Metropolitan Commercial Bank Mourns
the Passing of Robert C. Patent, Founding Director
Founding Board member provided more
than 25 years of leadership, guidance and counsel to the Bank.
Mr. Patent served on the Board
from the Bank's inception in 1999 until his passing. His extensive experience in real estate investment, finance and banking contributed
to the Bank's development and growth. He also served in key Board leadership roles, including Chairman of the Bank's Loan Committee.
“Bob was much more than a fellow
Director. He was there from the beginning, helping us build Metropolitan Commercial Bank into the institution it is today,” said
Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. “His judgment, experience and unwavering commitment
to the Bank were invaluable. But what I will remember most is Bob himself—his integrity, his loyalty, his sense of humor and the
friendship we shared over so many years. His loss is deeply personal, and he will be greatly missed.”
Beyond his service to MCB, Mr. Patent
was an accomplished real estate investor and business leader. He served as President of Colby Capital Corporation from 1991 to 2025,
was a Founder and Vice Chairman of Cityscape Corporation, and served on the Board of New York Federal Savings Bank. He graduated from
The George Washington University.
Mr. Patent was also committed to
charitable and community endeavors, including service as President of the Young Men's Division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
The Board of Directors, management and
colleagues of Metropolitan Commercial Bank extend their deepest condolences to his wife, Patricia, their children, grandchildren and
the entire Patent family.
About Metropolitan Commercial Bank
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (“MCB”)
is a New York City–based, full-service commercial bank serving businesses, institutions and individuals who value expertise, responsiveness
and long-term relationships. Since 1999, MCB has built enduring client relationships, many spanning generations, through personalized,
relationship-driven banking.
The Bank provides commercial, business
and personal banking solutions, with specialized expertise in real estate, property management, legal services, healthcare, government
banking and EB-5 financial solutions. Its capabilities also include title and escrow services, 1031 exchanges and merchant acquiring.
MCB has earned national recognition
for its performance and growth, including Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks in 2024 and 2025 and Business Insider’s
America’s High-Growth Companies in 2026.
MCB operates full-service banking centers
in Manhattan’s Midtown East-Park Avenue, Garment District and Upper East Side neighborhoods; Boro Park, Brooklyn; Great Neck, Long
Island; Lakewood, New Jersey; and Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank is a New
York State–chartered commercial bank, a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and
an equal housing lender. Its parent company is Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB).
For more information, visit MCBankNY.com.
Media
Contact
212-365-6721
IR@MCBankNY.com
