Kearny Financial Corp. Announces Authorization of 5% Stock Repurchase Plan

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Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: KRNY) has announced a new stock repurchase program to acquire up to 4,064,649 shares, representing approximately 5% of its outstanding common stock. This plan will start after the current program, which has 321,820 shares remaining. The repurchase will be conducted at management’s discretion, factoring in market conditions and the company's financial performance. The program allows for flexibility in its execution and does not obligate the company to repurchase a specific number of shares.

Positive

• Initiation of a new stock repurchase program for up to 4,064,649 shares, enhancing shareholder value.
• Potential for positive impact on earnings per share (EPS) due to share buybacks.

Negative

• Market conditions and availability of capital might limit the effectiveness of the buyback program.
• Ongoing risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect business performance.

FAIRFIELD, N.J., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Kearny Bank, announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase plan to acquire up to 4,064,649 shares or approximately 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The new stock repurchase plan will go into effect upon the completion of the Company’s current stock repurchase plan. As of May 13, 2021, there were 321,820 shares of the Company’s common stock remaining to be repurchased under the current stock repurchase plan.

Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market, through block trades, in privately negotiated stock purchases or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such repurchases will be made at management’s discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its stockholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements.

The repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares, and there is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company.

About Kearny Financial Corp.
Kearny Financial Corp. is the parent company of Kearny Bank which operates from its administrative headquarters in Fairfield, New Jersey, and a total of 49 retail branch offices located throughout northern and central New Jersey and Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York. At March 31, 2021, Kearny Financial Corp. had approximately $7.4 billion in total assets.

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, factors discussed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic is having an adverse impact on the Company, its customers and the communities it serves. Given its ongoing and dynamic nature, it is difficult to predict the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business. The extent of such impact will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, including when the coronavirus can be controlled and abated and when and how the economy may be reopened or remain open. As the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related adverse local and national economic consequences, we could be subject to any of the following risks, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations: the demand for our products and services may decline, making it difficult to grow assets and income; if the economy is unable to substantially reopen or remain open, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, problem assets, and foreclosures may increase, resulting in increased charges and reduced income; collateral for loans, especially real estate, may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase; our allowance for credit losses may increase if borrowers experience financial difficulties, which will adversely affect our net income; the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors may decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us; as the result of the decline in the Federal Reserve Board’s target federal funds rate to near 0%, the yield on our assets may decline to a greater extent than the decline in our cost of interest-bearing liabilities, reducing our net interest margin and spread and reducing net income; due to a decline in our stock price or other factors, goodwill may become impaired and be required to be written down; and our cyber security risks are increased as the result of an increase in the number of employees working remotely.

For further information contact:
Craig L. Montanaro, President and Chief Executive Officer, or
Keith Suchodolski, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kearny Financial Corp.
(973) 244-4500

FAQ

What is Kearny Financial Corp.'s stock repurchase plan?

Kearny Financial Corp. has authorized a stock repurchase plan to acquire up to 4,064,649 shares, approximately 5% of its outstanding stock.

When will the new stock buyback program start for KRNY?

The new stock buyback program will commence after the completion of the current repurchase plan.

How many shares remain under the current repurchase plan for KRNY?

As of May 13, 2021, there are 321,820 shares remaining under the current stock repurchase plan.

What factors will influence Kearny Financial's stock repurchases?

Repurchases will depend on market conditions, stock price, availability of capital, and the company's financial performance.

What risks does Kearny Financial face concerning its stock buyback plan?

The company may face risks from market conditions, financial performance, and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.