Northrim BanCorp, Inc. Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Northrim BanCorp (NASDAQ: NRIM) has announced a new share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to 313,000 shares, representing approximately 5% of its outstanding shares. This decision allows for an additional $11 million in stock purchases, following a successful plan that has seen 1,436,927 shares repurchased. CFO Jed Ballard emphasized that this strategy aims to enhance long-term shareholder value while maintaining capital ratios. The company currently has 6.3 million shares outstanding.
- Authorization of a buyback program for 313,000 shares, enhancing shareholder value.
- Previous repurchases total 1,436,927 shares, contributing to return on equity.
- Planned buyback of up to $11 million demonstrates financial confidence.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized for repurchase up to an additional 313,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately
“Repurchasing shares of Northrim stock is an excellent use of capital, and is a means for building long-term value for our shareholders,” stated Jed Ballard, Chief Financial Officer. “This addition to our previous repurchase authorization allows us to buy back up to an additional
The company intends to repurchase its shares in the open market or privately negotiated transactions, as permitted under applicable rules and regulations. The repurchase program may be modified, suspended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time without notice. The extent to which the company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations, including targets whereby repurchases are accretive to earnings while maintaining capital ratios that exceed the guidelines for a well-capitalized financial institution. The company currently has 6.3 million shares of common stock outstanding.
About Northrim BanCorp
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the parent company of Northrim Bank, an Alaska-based community bank with 16 branches in Anchorage, the Matanuska Valley, Soldotna, Juneau, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Sitka, and a loan production office in Kodiak, serving
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| Contact: | Joe Schierhorn, President, CEO, and COO |
| (907) 261-3308 | |
| Jed Ballard, Chief Financial Officer | |
| (907) 261-3539 |
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