First Financial Northwest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.13 per Share; Announces Adoption of New Stock Repurchase Plan
- The announcement of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders.
- The authorization of a stock repurchase plan for up to 5% of the outstanding common stock signals the company's confidence in its financial position and future prospects.
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RENTON, Wash., Aug. 07, 2023 (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
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to
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 15 full-service banking offices. 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.
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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
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