Middlefield Banc Corp. Announces Resumption of Share Repurchase Program and Increases Repurchase Authorization
Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) has announced the resumption and increase of its stock repurchase program, originally suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board authorized an increase of 157,032 shares, bringing the total repurchase authorization to 300,000 shares, approximately 4.7% of its outstanding shares. President Thomas G. Caldwell indicated confidence in the company’s valuation and financial strength, emphasizing that the program aims to enhance shareholder value. The program allows repurchases at management's discretion without additional board approval.
- Resumption of stock repurchase program enhances shareholder value.
- Confidence expressed in the company's strong capital levels and asset quality.
- Total repurchase authorization increased to 300,000 shares.
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MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced the resumption and increase of the Company’s stock repurchase program (the “Program”).
The Program commenced April 19, 2019, but repurchases under the Program were temporarily suspended in late March, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time that the Program was suspended, the Company had repurchased 157,032 shares from the 300,000-share authorization under the Program.
On November 9, 2020, the Board authorized an increase to the Program by an additional 157,032 shares for a total of 300,000 shares that may be repurchased. This equates to approximately
“We entered the COVID-19 crisis with favorable asset quality and strong capital levels, and we believe our stock is trading at a compelling valuation. This share repurchase program demonstrates our confidence in the strength of our business and our continued commitment to delivering value to our shareholders,” said Thomas G. Caldwell, Middlefield’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
The resumption of the stock repurchase program and increased share repurchase authorization position the Company to enhance the value of its stock and to manage its capital. The Board’s action will allow management to make repurchases, without further board approval, when stock purchases are deemed prudent. The Board believes that a stock repurchase plan is an important tool that can be utilized to enhance long-term shareholder value. Share repurchases will be made periodically as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements and will be subject to market conditions as well as other factors. Repurchases may be made in the open market, through block trades or otherwise, and in privately negotiated transactions. Share purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time without notice.
Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the bank holding company of The Middlefield Banking Company with total assets of
Additional information is available at www.middlefieldbank.bank
This press release of Middlefield Banc Corp. and the reports Middlefield Banc Corp. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission often contain “forward-looking statements” relating to present or future trends or factors affecting the banking industry and, specifically, the financial operations, markets and products of Middlefield Banc Corp. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause Middlefield Banc Corp.’s future results to differ materially from historical performance or projected performance. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) a significant increase in competitive pressures among financial institutions; (2) changes in the interest rate environment that may reduce interest margins; (3) changes in prepayment speeds, charge-offs and loan loss provisions; (4) less favorable than expected general economic conditions; (5) legislative or regulatory changes that may adversely affect businesses in which Middlefield Banc Corp. is engaged; (6) technological issues which may adversely affect Middlefield Banc Corp.’s financial operations or customers; (7) the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as the pandemic’s impact on general economic and financial market conditions; (8) changes in the securities markets; or (9) risk factors mentioned in the reports and registration statements Middlefield Banc Corp. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Middlefield Banc Corp. undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.
| Company Contact: | Investor and Media Contact: |
| Thomas G. Caldwell President/Chief Executive Officer Middlefield Banc Corp. (440) 632-1666 Ext. 3200 tcaldwell@middlefieldbank.com | Andrew M. Berger Managing Director SM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400 andrew@smberger.com |
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