Hawthorn Bancshares Announces Cash Dividend and Stock Dividend

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Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) has announced a 13.3% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it by $0.02 to $0.17 per common share. This dividend will be payable on July 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2022. Additionally, a special stock dividend of 4% per common share has also been approved for the same payment date. The company operates multiple locations across Missouri, including Jefferson City and St. Louis.

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• Quarterly cash dividend increased by 13.3%, enhancing shareholder income.
• Approval of special stock dividend of 4% indicates company confidence in financial health.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced today that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per common share, or 13.3%, to a total of $0.17 per common share, payable July 1, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2022. The board also approved a special stock dividend of 4% per common share payable July 1, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2022.

About Hawthorn Bancshares

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., a financial-bank holding company headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, is the parent company of Hawthorn Bank of Jefferson City, Missouri with additional locations in the Missouri communities of Lee's Summit, Liberty, St. Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia, Clinton, Osceola, Warsaw, Belton, Drexel, Harrisonville, California and St. Robert, Missouri.

Statements made in this press release that suggest Hawthorn Bancshares' or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, or predictions of the future include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK)?

The new quarterly cash dividend for Hawthorn Bancshares is $0.17 per common share.

When will the dividend for HWBK be paid?

The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2022.

What is the record date for the dividend payment by HWBK?

The record date for the dividend payment is June 15, 2022.

Is there a special dividend for HWBK shareholders?

Yes, there is a special stock dividend of 4% per common share.