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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (NASDAQ: DCOMP) is a preferred equity security issued by Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Dime Community Bank. News related to DCOMP typically reflects developments at the issuer level, since the preferred stock is part of the company’s capital structure alongside its common stock (DCOM) and junior subordinated notes (DCOMG), as identified in SEC filings.
News coverage for Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. often includes announcements about quarterly earnings, dividend declarations, and community-focused initiatives. For example, the company has issued press releases about earnings for specific quarters, as referenced in a July 24, 2025 Form 8-K, and has reported board-approved cash dividends on both common stock and its 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. These events can be relevant to investors tracking DCOMP because they show how the issuer manages distributions on its preferred equity.
In addition to financial updates, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. regularly reports on activities connected to its role as a community banking organization. Recent news items describe grants awarded to organizations focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, housing, and food security, as well as plans and regulatory approvals for new branch locations and expansion of commercial banking efforts. While these announcements are made at the company level, they provide context for the operating environment and strategic priorities that support the issuer behind DCOMP.
Investors and observers who follow DCOMP may therefore review news about Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. for information on earnings, dividend decisions affecting preferred stock, and broader community banking initiatives that shape the company’s profile in the commercial banking sector.
Dime (NYSE:DCOM) will transfer all publicly traded securities to the New York Stock Exchange with trading beginning April 7, 2026. Common stock will trade as DCOM, preferred stock as DCOM PR, and subordinated notes due 2034 as DCBG.
Management emphasized Dime’s 161-year New York banking history as a reason for the move and welcomed inclusion in the NYSE community.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on April 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 17, 2026. The company said it continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) announced a sponsorship with LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson on March 24, 2026. The partnership will support community engagement and programs to advance women in sports. Thompson, who turned professional at 15, has 15 professional titles including one major and has played in seven Solheim Cups.
The company highlighted shared values of resilience, community commitment, and innovation in remarks from CEO Stuart H. Lubow and a statement from Thompson.
Dime (NYSE:DCOM) hired Michael J. Ragusa Jr. as First Vice President to support its Lakewood, NJ expansion and Private and Commercial Banking platform.
According to Dime, Ragusa will focus on business and high‑net‑worth clients as the bank develops a new full‑service location at 500 Boulevard of the Americas. He previously served as Vice President at Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
Dime (NASDAQ:DCOM) elevated Charlie Terrasi to Head of Investor Commercial Real Estate and Multifamily, effective March 2, 2026. Terrasi will oversee growth of the Company’s Investor CRE portfolio while retaining oversight of the multifamily portfolio.
He has more than 20 years of experience and has originated and managed over $4 billion in loans across multiple asset classes.
Dime (NYSE:DCOM) promoted Jeffrey Barber to Head of Middle Market Commercial & Industrial Lending, Long Island, effective March 2, 2026. He will lead middle market C&I strategy, oversee relationship management and loan growth for privately held middle market businesses, and manage key real estate relationships.
Mr. Barber joined Dime in 2019 and previously served as CFO at Spartan Petroleum Corp; earlier roles include chief loan and credit officer at Gold Coast Bank and a 19-year career at State Bank of Long Island. Management highlighted his seven years of contributions and local-market expertise.
Dime Community Bancshares (NYSE:DCOM) announced a corporate rebrand and planned listing transfer. Subject to shareholder approval, the parent company will change its name to Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. and the bank will become Dime Commercial Bank.
The company expects to transfer the listing of its securities to the New York Stock Exchange on or around April 7, 2026. The name changes are expected to take effect soon after the Annual Shareholder Meeting on May 28, 2026, pending the shareholder vote.
Dime Community Bank (NASDAQ:DCOM) will rebrand to Dime Commercial Bank and the parent company will change its name to Dime Commercial Bancshares, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting on May 28, 2026.
The company also plans to transfer the listing of its securities to the New York Stock Exchange on or around April 7, 2026. An investor presentation supporting the rebrand has been issued by the company.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: DCOM) awarded a grant to Long Island Economic Opportunity Collaborative (LIEOC) to support academic and vocational training in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The grant aims to foster personal growth, career advancement, and social mobility through community services and workforce development programs.
Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:DCOM) announced its intention to redeem at par on March 30, 2026 all outstanding $40,000,000 principal amount of fixed/floating subordinated debentures due 2030. The redemption will be funded with cash on hand and is expected to be accretive to EPS.
Separately, the Board reauthorized the share repurchase program to allow repurchases of up to 1,566,947 outstanding common shares remaining under the existing plan. The company reported a Total Capital Ratio in excess of 16% and said buybacks depend on market conditions and regulatory approvals.