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Orange County Bancorp (NASDAQ: OBT) declares $0.18 dividend

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Orange County Bancorp, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of March 4, 2026.

The company, parent of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Orange Investment Advisors, reports that Orange Bank & Trust has grown to approximately $2.6 billion in total assets, reflecting its long-standing presence and focus on community and business clients.

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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): February 20, 2026

 

Orange County Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware 001-40711 26-1135778
(State or Other Jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)   Identification No.)

 

212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York 10940
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (845) 341-5000

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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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 $0.25   OBT   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 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 8.01Other Events

 

Orange County Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. today announced a declaration of a $0.18 cash dividend per share of its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026. A press release announcing the declaration of the cash dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (a)   Financial statements of businesses acquired.  None.
       
  (b)   Pro forma financial information.  None.
       
  (c)   Shell company transactions: None.
       
  (d)   Exhibits.
      99.1 Press release dated February 20, 2026

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  ORANGE COUNTY BANCORP, INC.
   
   
DATE: February 20, 2026 By: /s/ Michael Lesler
    Michael Lesler
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

 

Middletown, NY., February 20, 2026 – Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. today announced a declaration of a $0.18 cash dividend per share of its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026.

 

About Orange County Bancorp Inc.

 

Orange County Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. Orange Bank & Trust Company is an independent bank that began with the vision of 14 founders over 125 years ago. It has grown through innovation and an unwavering commitment to its community and business clientele to approximately $2.6 billion in total assets. Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. is a Registered Investment Advisor in Goshen, NY. It was founded in 1996 and acquired by the Company in 2012.

 

 

 

FAQ

What dividend did Orange County Bancorp (OBT) declare?

Orange County Bancorp declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock. This payment applies to all outstanding common shares and reflects the company’s decision to return cash to shareholders alongside its community banking and investment advisory operations.

When is the record date for Orange County Bancorp’s $0.18 dividend?

The record date for Orange County Bancorp’s $0.18 per share dividend is March 4, 2026. Shareholders listed on the company’s books at the close of that day will be entitled to receive the cash dividend when it is paid later in March.

When will Orange County Bancorp (OBT) pay the announced dividend?

Orange County Bancorp will pay the $0.18 per share cash dividend on March 16, 2026. Investors who are shareholders of record on March 4, 2026 will receive the payment on that date through their brokerage or registered ownership channels.

Which subsidiaries are mentioned in Orange County Bancorp’s dividend announcement?

The announcement highlights Orange Bank & Trust Company and Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. Orange Bank & Trust is an independent community-focused bank, while Orange Investment Advisors is a Registered Investment Advisor acquired by Orange County Bancorp in 2012 and based in Goshen, New York.

How large is Orange Bank & Trust Company, the main subsidiary of OBT?

Orange Bank & Trust Company has grown to approximately $2.6 billion in total assets. This figure reflects its expansion over more than 125 years, driven by innovation and a focus on serving community and business clients throughout its operating footprint.

On which exchange is Orange County Bancorp (OBT) listed?

Orange County Bancorp’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol OBT. The company’s listing provides liquidity and market access for investors who hold or wish to trade its shares alongside receiving declared cash dividends.

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