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First Financial Northwest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.10 per Share

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First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFNW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on May 18, 2020. The dividend is payable on June 19, 2020, to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2020. The company, headquartered in Renton, Washington, operates First Financial Northwest Bank, which has 13 branches in the Puget Sound Region. Additionally, they have received regulatory approval to open a new office in Gig Harbor, Washington, further expanding their banking services.

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  • Declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, indicating financial stability.
  • Plans to open a new bank office in Gig Harbor, which may enhance customer reach and revenues.
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  • Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks from the COVID-19 pandemic affecting credit quality and business operations.
  • Increased competitive pressures and changing interest rate environments may impact profitability.

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RENTON, Wash., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on June 19, 2020, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2020.

First Financial Northwest, Inc. is the parent company of First Financial Northwest Bank, an FDIC insured Washington State-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Renton, Washington, serving the Puget Sound Region through 13 full-service banking offices. The Bank has received regulatory approval to open a new banking office in Gig Harbor, in Pierce County, Washington. For additional information about us, please visit our website at ffnwb.com and click on the “Investor Relations” link at the bottom of the page.

Forward-looking statements:

When used in this press release and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases or other public stockholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management's current expectations and forecasts regarding future events many of which are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Actual results may differ, possibly materially from those currently expected or projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to, the following: the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions; increased competitive pressures; changes in the interest rate environment; legislative and regulatory changes; and other factors described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission – that are available on our website at www.ffnwb.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this Press Release and in the other public statements are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made and may turn out to be wrong because of the inaccurate assumptions we might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that we cannot foresee. Therefore, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for 2020 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect our operating and stock performance.

For more information, contact:
Joseph W. Kiley III, President and Chief Executive Officer
Rich Jacobson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(425) 255-4400

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for First Financial Northwest (FFNW)?

The dividend amount declared is $0.10 per share.

When will the dividend for FFNW be paid?

The dividend is payable on June 19, 2020.

What is the record date for the FFNW dividend?

The record date for the dividend is June 5, 2020.

What expansion plans does FFNW have?

FFNW plans to open a new banking office in Gig Harbor, Washington.
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