Core Viewpoint - Timberland Bancorp, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top performing small-cap banks in the U.S. by Piper Sandler, highlighting its strong growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength [1][2]. Company Overview - Timberland Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Timberland Bank, which has been operational since 1915 and serves various counties in Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through 23 branches [3]. Recognition and Performance - Piper Sandler's "Bank and Thrift Sm-All Stars: Class of 2024" report includes Timberland among the top 30 small capitalization institutions, specifically those with market capitalizations under $2.5 billion [2]. - The recognition is attributed to Timberland's performance in key areas such as growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength [2]. Leadership Statement - Dean Brydon, the CEO, expressed pride in the recognition, attributing it to the dedication of Timberland's employees and their commitment to serving the community [3].

Earnings of Bank of Marin Bancorp (NASDAQ: BMRC ) will likely recover next year, partly because this year's balance sheet repositioning will boost the margin. Further, subdued loan growth will support the bottom line. Overall, I'm expecting the company to Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not ...

HONOLULU, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Territorial Bancorp Inc. ("Territorial") again reaffirmed the commitment of its Board of Directors to the proposed merger with Hope Bancorp, Inc. ("Hope") that was announced on April 29, 2024. The announcement was made in response to additional information provided to Territorial from, and further information released by, Blue Hill Advisors LLC ("Blue Hill") on September 26, 2024 regarding the Hope merger and the proposal by unidentified investors and Blue Hill ( ...

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. ("Chain Bridge"), the bank holding company for Chain Bridge Bank, National Association, today announced the launch of its initial public offering of 1,850,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Chain Bridge expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 277,500 shares of its Class A common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. The initial public offering price is currently ex ...

Kentucky-based Community Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ: CTBI ) is arguably your stereotypical sleeper stock. Its geographic footprint being what it is, organic growth has, unsurprisingly, been pretty pedestrian here over the years. Yet, helped by a profitable underlying business and a reliable dividend, this bank has clocked in meaningful I like to take a long term, buy-and-hold approach to investing, with a bias toward stocks that can sustainably post high quality earnings. Mostly found in the dividend and income ...

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., Sept. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) – Horizon Bancorp, Inc. ("Horizon" or the "Company") will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to review its third quarter 2024 financial results. The Company's third quarter news release will be published after markets close on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. It will be available at investor.horizonbank.com. Participants may access the live conference call on October 24, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET ...

OSWEGO, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. ("Pathfinder") (NASDAQ: PBHC) today announced that, after 18 years with Pathfinder Bank, Ronald Tascarella, 66, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, will retire from those positions effective November 30, 2024. Joseph Serbun has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Credit Officer effective immediately. "On behalf of everyone at Pathfinder Bank, I want to thank Ron for his years of dedication and service. Ron j ...

VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) ("Riverview" or the "Company") headquartered in Vancouver, WA, the holding company parent of Riverview Bank, announced that on September 25, 2024, its Board of Directors adopted a stock repurchase program. Under this repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to $2.0 million of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, in the open market, based on prevailing market prices, or in privately negotiate ...

Raises Cash Offer from $12.00 to $12.50, a 27% Premium to the Value of the Hope Takeover Releases Presentation: "A Better Deal for Territorial" Launches www.NewTerritorial.com to Keep Stakeholders Informed of the Latest Developments HONOLULU, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Hill Advisors LLC ("Blue Hill") and former Hawaii banking executive Allan Landon today announced an increased cash offer for Territorial Bancorp Inc. ("Territorial" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TBNK) from $12.00 per share to $12.50 per ...

MURRAY, Utah, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) ("FinWise" or the "Company"), parent company of FinWise Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the launch of a new strategic lending program with PowerPay, LLC ("PowerPay"). PowerPay is a leading fintech company specializing in simple and affordable real-time lending and payment solutions to the Home Improvement and Elective HealthCare segments. With over 200 employees, the Company has processed over $8 billion across all 50 states ...