Northeast Bank Announces Increased Share Repurchase Program

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Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) announced an increase in its share repurchase program to 1,000,000 shares, valued at up to $25 million, representing approximately 12% of its outstanding common stock. The repurchases will be conducted in open market transactions and are influenced by various market conditions and corporate needs. This increased buyback aims to enhance shareholder value. Additionally, the Bank has 46,902 shares available under a prior plan expiring on October 21, 2021.

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• Increased share repurchase program from 600,000 to 1,000,000 shares, boosting shareholder value.
• Repurchase plan worth up to $25 million signifies confidence in the company's financial health.

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PORTLAND, Maine, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northeast Bank (the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: NBN) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an increase to its previously approved share repurchase program from 600,000 shares to 1,000,000 shares of common stock, or up to $25.0 million, representing approximately 12.0% of the Bank’s common stock outstanding.

Repurchases under this program may be made in open market transactions. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The repurchase program does not obligate the Bank to purchase any particular number of shares.

The repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice, and it will expire July 21, 2021.

In addition to the 1,000,000 shares discussed above, the Bank has an additional 46,902 shares available to repurchase under its previously announced share repurchase plan, which will expire on October 21, 2021.

About Northeast Bank

Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) is a full-service bank headquartered in Portland, Maine. We offer personal and business banking services to the Maine market via nine branches. Our National Lending Division purchases and originates commercial loans on a nationwide basis. ableBanking, a division of Northeast Bank, offers online savings products to consumers nationwide. Information regarding Northeast Bank can be found at www.northeastbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Bank believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions, they are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Bank’s control. The Bank’s actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, the ongoing negative impacts and disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to contain its spread on our employees, customers, business operations, credit quality, financial position, liquidity and results of operations; general business and economic conditions on a national basis and in the local markets in which the Bank operates, including changes which adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay our loans; changes in customer behavior due to changing political, business and economic conditions or legislative or regulatory initiatives; turbulence in the capital and debt markets; changes in interest rates and real estate values; increases in loan defaults and charge-off rates; decreases in the value of securities and other assets, adequacy of loan loss reserves, or deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; changing government regulation; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity incidents, fraud, natural disasters and future pandemics; the risk that the Bank may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; the risk that intangibles recorded in the Bank’s financial statements will become impaired; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements; and the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Bank’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and updated by our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. These statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Bank does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this communication or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For More Information:
Jean-Pierre Lapointe, Chief Financial Officer
Northeast Bank, 27 Pearl Street, Portland, ME 04101
207.786.3245 ext. 3220
www.northeastbank.com

FAQ

What is the new share repurchase program announced by Northeast Bank?

Northeast Bank has increased its share repurchase program to 1,000,000 shares, amounting to up to $25 million.

How much of Northeast Bank's stock is affected by the buyback program?

The buyback program represents approximately 12% of Northeast Bank's outstanding common stock.

When does the Northeast Bank share repurchase program expire?

The share repurchase program is set to expire on July 21, 2021.

What factors influence the timing of stock repurchases for Northeast Bank?

The timing and number of shares repurchased depend on price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions, and liquidity needs.