1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

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1st Colonial Bancorp (FCOB) has announced a stock repurchase program effective January 30, 2025, authorizing management to repurchase up to 3% of outstanding shares with a maximum cost of $2.0 million. The company currently has 4,835,906 shares outstanding.

The program allows for repurchases through open market or private transactions, subject to Rule 10b-18 regulations and securities laws. The timing, volume, and nature of purchases will be at management's discretion based on market conditions and company interests. A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan may be implemented to facilitate repurchases during blackout periods.

CEO Robert White stated the buyback reflects confidence in the company's future, citing strong earnings performance that enables share repurchases while maintaining robust capital levels and improving shareholder returns.

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• Authorization to repurchase up to 3% of outstanding shares
• Strong earnings performance enabling share buybacks
• Maintenance of robust capital levels while conducting buyback
• Potential for improved shareholder returns

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• buyback size with $2.0 million maximum cap

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc. (FCOB), holding company of 1^st Colonial Community Bank, today announced that its board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program, effective January 30, 2025. Under the stock repurchase program, management is authorized to repurchase up to 3% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, with a total cost not to exceed $2.0 million. As of today, the Company had 4,835,906 shares of common stock outstanding. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be limited, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

Robert White, President and Chief Executive Officer noted, “The announcement of our stock buyback plan reflects our continued confidence in our future. Our demonstrated earnings performance has allowed us the ability to buyback shares while maintaining strong capital levels and providing improved returns for our shareholders.”

Under the stock repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares of common stock from time to time in open market transactions or in privately negotiated transactions as permitted under applicable rules and regulations. Open market repurchases will be conducted in accordance with the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), and applicable legal requirements. The timing, volume and nature of such purchases will be determined at the sole discretion of the Company’s management at prices the Company considers attractive and in the best interests of the Company, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, trading price, alternate uses for capital, the Company’s financial performance, and applicable securities laws. No assurance can be given that any particular amount of common stock will be repurchased. Repurchases may also be made pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so because of self-imposed trading blackout periods or other regulatory restrictions. This repurchase program may be modified, extended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time.

1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc, is a Pennsylvania corporation headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and the parent company of 1st Colonial Community Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank provides a range of business and consumer financial services, placing emphasis on customer service and access to decision makers. Headquartered in Collingswood, New Jersey, the Bank has branches in Westville, New Jersey and Limerick, Pennsylvania. The bank also has administrative offices in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. To learn more, call (877) 785-8550 or visit www.1stcolonial.com.

In addition to historical information, this press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc.’s strategies, goals, beliefs, expectations, estimates, intentions, capital raising efforts, financial condition and results of operations, future performance, and business. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “pro forma,” “looking forward,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar expressions generally indicate a forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which, in whole or in part, are beyond 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc.’s control). Numerous competitive, economic, regulatory, legal and technological factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the impact of the ongoing pandemic and government responses thereto; on the U.S. economy, including the markets in which we operate; actions that we and our customers take in response to these factors and the effects such actions have on our operations, products, services and customer relationships; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; changes in general economic conditions and conditions within the securities markets; legislative and regulatory changes; and the effects of inflation, a potential recession, among others, could cause 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc.’s financial performance to differ materially from the goals, plans, objectives, intentions and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements. 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc. cautions that the foregoing factors are not exclusive, and neither such factors nor any such forward-looking statement takes into account the impact of any future events. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc. does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc. or by or on behalf of 1st Colonial Community Bank.

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FAQ

What is the maximum amount authorized for FCOB's 2025 stock repurchase program?

The stock repurchase program is capped at $2.0 million and to 3% of the company's outstanding shares.

When does FCOB's new stock repurchase program begin?

The stock repurchase program becomes effective on January 30, 2025.

How many shares of FCOB stock are currently outstanding?

1st Colonial Bancorp currently has 4,835,906 shares of common stock outstanding.

How will FCOB execute its stock repurchase program?

FCOB may repurchase shares through open market transactions or private negotiations, following Rule 10b-18 regulations and potentially implementing a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Can FCOB modify or terminate the stock repurchase program?

Yes, the Board of Directors can modify, extend, or terminate the repurchase program at any time.