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Mercantile Bank Corporation Declares Regular Cash Dividend

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Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, as declared by its Board of Directors on October 10, 2024. This dividend, payable on December 18, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 6, 2024, represents a nearly 6 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2023. The current dividend provides an annual yield of approximately 3.5 percent.

Ray Reitsma, President and CEO of Mercantile, stated that the company's strong financial performance during challenging economic conditions has enabled them to maintain their regular cash dividend program. He expressed confidence in the company's ability to continue rewarding shareholders with competitive dividend yields while supporting projected asset growth.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) ha annunciato un dividendo in contante trimestrale regolare di $0,36 per azione ordinaria, come dichiarato dal Consiglio di Amministrazione il 10 ottobre 2024. Questo dividendo, pagabile il 18 dicembre 2024, agli azionisti registrati al 6 dicembre 2024, rappresenta un aumento di quasi il 6 percento rispetto al quarto trimestre del 2023. Il dividendo attuale offre un rendimento annuo di circa 3,5 percento.

Ray Reitsma, Presidente e CEO di Mercantile, ha dichiarato che le solide performance finanziarie dell'azienda durante condizioni economiche difficili hanno consentito loro di mantenere il programma regolare di dividendi in contante. Ha espresso fiducia nella capacità dell'azienda di continuare a premiare gli azionisti con rendimenti competitivi dei dividendi, supportando al contempo la crescita patrimoniale prevista.

Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) ha anunciado un dividendo en efectivo trimestral regular de $0.36 por acción ordinaria, según lo declarado por su Junta Directiva el 10 de octubre de 2024. Este dividendo, que se pagará el 18 de diciembre de 2024 a los accionistas registrados al 6 de diciembre de 2024, representa un aumento de casi el 6 por ciento en comparación con el cuarto trimestre de 2023. El dividendo actual proporciona un rendimiento anual de aproximadamente 3.5 por ciento.

Ray Reitsma, Presidente y CEO de Mercantile, declaró que el sólido desempeño financiero de la empresa durante condiciones económicas desafiantes les ha permitido mantener su programa regular de dividendos en efectivo. Expresó confianza en la capacidad de la empresa para seguir recompensando a los accionistas con rendimientos competitivos de dividendos, al tiempo que apoya el crecimiento proyectado de activos.

머칸타일 은행 (NASDAQ: MBWM)이 2024년 10월 10일 이사회에서 발표한 바에 따르면 일반 주식 1주당 현금 배당금이 $0.36으로 정기 분기 배당금이 발표되었습니다. 2024년 12월 18일에 지급될 이 배당금은 2024년 12월 6일 기준으로 등록된 주주들에게 지급되며, 이는 2023년 4분기 대비 거의 6% 증가한 수치입니다. 현재 배당금은 연간 약 3.5%의 수익률을 제공합니다.

머칸타일의 사장 겸 CEO인 레이 레이츠마는 어려운 경제 상황에서도 회사의 강력한 재무 실적이 정기 현금 배당 프로그램을 유지할 수 있게 했다고 밝혔습니다. 그는 자산 성장 예측을 지원하면서 주주들에게 경쟁력 있는 배당 수익을 계속 제공할 수 있는 회사의 능력에 대한 확신을 표현했습니다.

La Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) a annoncé un dividende en espèces trimestriel régulier de 0,36 $ par action ordinaire, comme déclaré par son conseil d'administration le 10 octobre 2024. Ce dividende, payable le 18 décembre 2024, aux actionnaires inscrits au 6 décembre 2024, représente une augmentation d'environ 6 pour cent par rapport au quatrième trimestre 2023. Le dividende actuel procure un rendement annuel d'environ 3,5 pour cent.

Ray Reitsma, Président et CEO de Mercantile, a déclaré que la solide performance financière de l'entreprise dans des conditions économiques difficiles leur a permis de maintenir leur programme régulier de dividendes en espèces. Il a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de l'entreprise à continuer de récompenser les actionnaires avec des rendements de dividende compétitifs tout en soutenant la croissance des actifs prévue.

Die Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) hat eine reguläre vierteljährliche Bargelddividende von $0,36 pro Stammaktie angekündigt, wie vom Vorstand am 10. Oktober 2024 beschlossen. Diese Dividende, die am 18. Dezember 2024 an Aktionäre ausgeschüttet wird, die am 6. Dezember 2024 im Aktienregister stehen, stellt einen fast 6-prozentigen Anstieg im Vergleich zum vierten Quartal 2023 dar. Die aktuelle Dividende bietet eine jährliche Rendite von etwa 3,5 Prozent.

Ray Reitsma, Präsident und CEO von Mercantile, erklärte, dass die starke finanzielle Performance des Unternehmens während schwieriger wirtschaftlicher Bedingungen es ihnen ermöglicht hat, ihr reguläres Bargelddividendenprogramm aufrechtzuerhalten. Er äußerte Vertrauen in die Fähigkeit des Unternehmens, die Aktionäre weiterhin mit wettbewerbsfähigen Dividendenrenditen zu belohnen und gleichzeitig das vorhergesagte Vermögenswachstum zu unterstützen.

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  • Increased quarterly cash dividend by nearly 6% compared to Q4 2023
  • Current annual dividend yield of approximately 3.5%
  • Strong financial metrics despite challenging economic conditions
  • Commitment to building shareholder value through cash returns
  • Confidence in future operating results and ability to support asset growth
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Board declares $0.36 regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock, providing for a current annual yield of approximately 3.5 percent 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MBWM) ("Mercantile") announced today that on October 10, 2024, its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable on December 18, 2024, to holders of record as of December 6, 2024. The $0.36 cash dividend represents an increase of nearly 6 percent from the cash dividend paid during the fourth quarter of 2023.

"Our demonstrated strength in financial metrics during the protracted period of economic uncertainty and associated challenging operating conditions allowed us to continue our regular cash dividend program," said Ray Reitsma, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. "We remain committed to building shareholder value through meaningful cash returns and believe that our current financial standing, coupled with the attainment of solid operating results in future periods as expected, should enable us to continue to reward shareholders with competitive dividend yields while providing ample capital support for projected asset growth."

About Mercantile Bank Corporation

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mercantile Bank Corporation is the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank. Mercantile provides financial products and services in a professional and personalized manner designed to make banking easier for businesses, individuals, and governmental units. Distinguished by exceptional service, a knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to the communities it serves, Mercantile is one of the largest Michigan-based banks with assets of approximately $5.9 billion. Mercantile Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "MBWM." For more information about Mercantile, visit www.mercbank.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) @MercBank, and LinkedIn @merc-bank.

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FAQ

What is the new quarterly dividend amount for Mercantile Bank (MBWM)?

Mercantile Bank (MBWM) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share.

When will Mercantile Bank (MBWM) pay its next dividend?

The next dividend will be paid on December 18, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 6, 2024.

What is the current annual dividend yield for Mercantile Bank (MBWM)?

The current annual dividend yield for Mercantile Bank (MBWM) is approximately 3.5 percent.

How much has Mercantile Bank (MBWM) increased its dividend compared to Q4 2023?

Mercantile Bank (MBWM) has increased its quarterly cash dividend by nearly 6 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.

What factors enabled Mercantile Bank (MBWM) to maintain its dividend program?

Mercantile Bank (MBWM) maintained its dividend program due to strong financial metrics during the period of economic uncertainty and challenging operating conditions.

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