Orange County Bancorp, Inc. Declares Two-for-One Stock Split
Orange County Bancorp (Nasdaq: OBT) announced a two-for-one forward stock split of its common stock. Shareholders of record on January 9, 2025, will receive one additional share after market close on January 10, 2025. Trading on a split-adjusted basis will begin on January 13, 2025.
The split will increase outstanding shares from approximately 5.7 million to 11.4 million, with the stock's par value reducing from $0.50 to $0.25. The company aims to make stock ownership more accessible and attract new investors while maintaining focus on consistent performance and shareholder value enhancement.
Orange County Bancorp (Nasdaq: OBT) ha annunciato uno scorporo azionario in rapporto due a uno delle proprie azioni ordinarie. Gli azionisti registrati il 9 gennaio 2025 riceveranno un'azione aggiuntiva dopo la chiusura del mercato il 10 gennaio 2025. Le contrattazioni su base rettificata in seguito allo scorporo inizieranno il 13 gennaio 2025.
Lo scorporo porter脿 ad un aumento delle azioni in circolazione da circa 5,7 milioni a 11,4 milioni, mentre il valore nominale delle azioni passer脿 da $0,50 a $0,25. L'azienda mira a rendere la propriet脿 azionaria pi霉 accessibile e ad attrarre nuovi investitori, mantenendo al contempo l'attenzione su una performance costante e sul miglioramento del valore per gli azionisti.
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- Stock split could increase stock liquidity and accessibility for retail investors
- No dilution of shareholder value as proportional ownership remains unchanged
- Potential to attract new investors with lower per-share trading price
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The mechanics of this split will effectively double the outstanding shares from 5.7 million to 11.4 million, while halving the par value from
A key technical consideration is the timing - with the record date set for January 9, 2025 and split-adjusted trading commencing January 13, this gives the market adequate time to process the change. The split also suggests management's confidence in the bank's growth trajectory and their commitment to making the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors.
This stock split announcement comes at an interesting time for regional banks. With rising interest rates and ongoing industry consolidation, Orange County Bancorp's decision indicates a strategic positioning for growth. The split could facilitate easier participation in potential future capital raises or M&A activities by creating a more flexible share structure.
For comparison, regional banks typically implement stock splits when they've achieved substantial share price appreciation and want to maintain competitive trading ranges within their peer group. The timing suggests Orange County Bancorp's management sees an opportunity to capitalize on their current market position and potentially attract institutional investors who may have specific price-per-share trading parameters.
The reduction in par value, while technical in nature, also provides additional flexibility in the bank's capital structure. Think of it as creating smaller 'building blocks' that can be more easily utilized for future strategic initiatives.
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the 鈥淐ompany鈥� - Nasdaq: OBT), parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Co. and Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, Inc., today announced that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one forward stock split (the 鈥淪tock Split鈥�) of the Company鈥檚 common stock. Each record holder of common stock on Thursday, January 9, 2025 will receive one additional share of common stock after the market close on Friday, January 10, 2025. Trading is expected to commence on a split-adjusted basis at market open on Monday, January 13, 2025.聽 聽
The Stock Split will be effectuated by the filing of an amendment to the Company鈥檚 Certificate of Incorporation and will result in a proportionate increase in the number of shares of authorized common stock. The Company anticipates that the outstanding shares of common stock after the Stock Split will increase from approximately 5.7 million shares to 11.4 million shares. The par value per share of the Company鈥檚 common stock will be reduced from
Michael Gilfeather, President and CEO, noted, 鈥淲e are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has determined that this Stock Split in in the best interest of our shareholders, as we anticipate the reduced trading price per share and the additional amount of shares outstanding will make stock ownership more available and promote new investor interest. Our strategy remains focused on the consistency of our performance and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.鈥�
About Orange County Bancorp, Inc
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Hudson Valley 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
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The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed above could affect the Company鈥檚 financial performance and could cause the Company鈥檚 actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
For further information:
Michael Lesler
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (845) 341-5111
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