Special $0.20 dividend from Northeast Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: NECB)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its outstanding common stock. This one-time dividend will be paid on or about October 6, 2025 to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on September 8, 2025. The company furnished a press release with additional details as an exhibit to the report.

Insights

Banking sector equity analyst

NorthEast Community Bancorp is returning capital via a one-time $0.20 special dividend.

NorthEast Community Bancorp disclosed that its Board approved a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock. A special dividend is a one-time cash distribution that comes on top of any regular dividend policy and typically reflects management’s confidence in current capital levels and earnings capacity.

The dividend will be paid on or about October 6, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 8, 2025, which sets a clear timetable for when investors must be on the books to receive it. As a special dividend without disclosed changes to ongoing payouts, this looks like a targeted capital return rather than a structural shift in the company’s earnings profile.

While the filing does not quantify the aggregate dollar amount, the decision signals that the Board believes the balance sheet can support this one-time cash outlay. Future periodic reports and dividends, if any, will help clarify whether this is an isolated event or part of a broader capital management pattern.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): August 21, 2025

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland	001-40589	86-3173858
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission	(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)	File Number)	Identification No.)

325 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(914) 684-2500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(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, par value $0.01 per share	NECB	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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company x

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 8.01 Other Events.

On August 21, 2025, NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock. The special cash dividend will be paid on or about October 6, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 8, 2025.

A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Other Exhibits.

(d)              Exhibits

	Number	Description
	99.1	Press Release dated August 21, 2025
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

		NORTHEAST COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
Date: August 22, 2025	By:	/s/ Kenneth A. Martinek
		Kenneth A. Martinek
		Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What dividend did NorthEast Community Bancorp (NECB) announce in this 8-K?

The Board of NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. declared a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock.

When is the record date for NorthEast Community Bancorp's $0.20 special dividend?

Shareholders must be on record as of the close of business on September 8, 2025 to be entitled to receive the $0.20 per share special cash dividend.

When will NorthEast Community Bancorp pay the special cash dividend?

The special cash dividend of $0.20 per share is scheduled to be paid on or about October 6, 2025 to eligible shareholders of record.

Is this a regular or special dividend from NorthEast Community Bancorp (NECB)?

The company described this payment as a special cash dividend, indicating it is a one-time distribution separate from any regular dividend program.

Where can investors find more details about NorthEast Community Bancorp's special dividend?

Additional information is included in the company’s press release dated August 21, 2025, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.