PCB Bancorp Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.20 Per Common Share

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PCB Bancorp (NASDAQ: PCB) has announced an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, up from $0.18. The dividend will be paid on February 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2025.

PCB Bank, a California state chartered bank under PCB Bancorp, provides commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and professionals, with a focus on Korean-American and other minority communities in Southern California.

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• Increased quarterly dividend by 11.1% from $0.18 to $0.20 per share
• Demonstrates strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PCB Bancorp (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PCB), the holding company of PCB Bank, announced that on January 29, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend will be paid on or about February 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2025.

“I am pleased to announce another increase in our quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per common share from $0.18 per common share for the first quarter of 2025,” said Henry Kim, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to making corporate decisions that directly benefit our shareholders.”

About PCB Bancorp

PCB Bancorp is the bank holding company for PCB Bank, a California state chartered bank, offering a full suite of commercial banking services to small to medium-sized businesses, individuals and professionals, primarily in Southern California, and predominantly in Korean-American and other minority communities.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections and statements of our beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. We caution that the forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond our control, including but not limited to the health of the national and local economies including the impact on the Company and its customers resulting from any adverse developments in real estate markets and the level of, inflation and interest rates; the Company’s ability to maintain and grow its deposit base; loan demand and continued portfolio performance; the impact of adverse developments at other banks, including bank failures, that impact general sentiment regarding the stability and liquidity of banks that could affect the Company’s liquidity, financial performance and stock price; changes to valuations of the Company’s assets and liabilities including the allowance for credit losses, earning assets, and intangible assets; changes to the availability of liquidity sources including borrowing lines and the ability to pledge or sell certain assets; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled employees; customers' service expectations; cyber security risks; the Company's ability to successfully deploy new technology; acquisitions and branch and loan production office expansions; operational risks including the ability to detect and prevent errors and fraud; the effectiveness of the Company’s enterprise risk management framework; litigation costs and outcomes; changes in laws, rules, regulations, or interpretations to which the Company is subject; the effects of severe weather events, pandemics, wildfires and other disasters, other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, and other external events on our business. These and other important factors are detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other filings the Company makes with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov) and on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.mypcbbank.com. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Timothy Chang

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

213-210-2000

Source: PCB Bancorp

FAQ

What is PCB Bancorp's new quarterly dividend amount for Q1 2025?

PCB Bancorp's new quarterly dividend is $0.20 per common share for Q1 2025, increased from $0.18.

When will PCB Bancorp pay its Q1 2025 dividend?

PCB Bancorp will pay its Q1 2025 dividend on or about February 21, 2025.

What is the record date for PCB's Q1 2025 dividend?

The record date for PCB's Q1 2025 dividend is February 14, 2025.

How much did PCB Bancorp increase its quarterly dividend?

PCB Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend by $0.02 per share, from $0.18 to $0.20, representing an 11.1% increase.

What markets does PCB Bank primarily serve?

PCB Bank primarily serves Korean-American and other minority communities in Southern California.