Severn Bancorp, Inc. Announces Dividend

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Severn Bancorp (NASDAQ: SVBI) announced a 25% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to shareholders, raising it to $0.05 per share. This dividend will be paid on March 15, 2021 to shareholders of record by March 8, 2021. President and CEO Alan J. Hyatt emphasized the company's resilience during challenging economic times and its commitment to supporting the community through the PPP program for local businesses. Severn Bancorp aims to deliver shareholder value while offering a range of banking services.

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• 25% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.05 per share signals strong financial health.
• Commitment to community support through PPP program enhances company reputation and customer loyalty.

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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Severn Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVBI), the parent company of Severn Bank announced that the Board of Directors declared a 25% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders. The cash dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share of common stock will be payable on March 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 8, 2021.

Alan J. Hyatt, President and Chief Executive Officer said: "We are pleased to increase our dividend to our shareholders.  This has been a challenging time for the economy, and Severn Bank has met the challenges.  We continue to support our community through the second round of the PPP program for local businesses and we continue to offer a full range of banking services to our customers.  Our priority continues to be delivering shareholder value and positioning this company for continued success."

About Severn Bank: Founded in 1946, Severn is a full-service community bank offering a wide array of personal and commercial banking products as well as residential and commercial mortgage lending. It has seven branches located in Annapolis, Crofton, Edgewater, Glen Burnie, Lothian/Wayson's Corner, and Severna Park. The bank specializes in exceptional customer service and holds itself and its employees to a high standard of community contribution. Severn is on the Web at www.severnbank.com.

Forward Looking Statements

In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that may be affected by various factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, those with respect to management's determination of the amount of loan loss reserve and statements about the economy. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "will," "would," "could," "should," "guidance," "potential," "continue," "project," "forecast," "confident," and similar expressions are typically used to identify forward-looking statements. Severn's operations and actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, changes in the economy and interest rates both in the nation and in Severn's general market area, federal and state regulation, competition and other factors detailed from time to time in Severn's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including "Item 1A. Risk Factors" contained in Severn's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

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FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Severn Bancorp (SVBI)?

Severn Bancorp has announced a new dividend amount of $0.05 per share, reflecting a 25% increase.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders of SVBI?

The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 8, 2021.

What does the increase in dividend indicate for SVBI investors?

The 25% increase in dividend suggests that Severn Bancorp is financially strong and focused on delivering value to its shareholders.

How does the PPP program impact Severn Bancorp (SVBI)?

Severn Bancorp's participation in the PPP program helps local businesses and reinforces the bank's commitment to the community, potentially enhancing its customer base.