Rendering Speculation Unnecessary, TrustCo Delivers Again With a Quarterly Dividend of $0.36 Per Share

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TrustCo Bank Corp NY (Nasdaq: TRST) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, equivalent to $1.44 per share annually. The dividend will be paid on October 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 6, 2024. CEO Robert J. McCormick emphasized the bank's consistency in delivering meaningful dividends, a tradition maintained for over a century. He highlighted TrustCo's strength and liquidity as key factors enabling this continued practice, especially notable amid market speculation about interest rate changes.

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• Consistent quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share
• Annualized dividend of $1.44 per share
• Maintained dividend tradition for over 100 years
• Strong liquidity position

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GLENVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) on August 20, 2024, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, or $1.44 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 6, 2024.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. McCormick said: “While investors and market-watchers are speculating about what will happen with interest rates, Trustco Bank delivers again this quarter with a consistent and meaningful dividend, as it has done each quarter for over a century. We are very proud that our strength and liquidity permit us to continue this tradition.”

About TrustCo Bank Corp NY
TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.1 billion savings and loan holding company. Through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, Trustco operates 139 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts and Florida. Trustco has a more than 100-year tradition of providing high-quality services, including a wide variety of deposit and loan products. In addition, Trustco Bank’s Wealth Management Department offers a full range of investment services, retirement planning and trust and estate administration services. Trustco Bank is rated as one of the best performing savings banks in the country. The common shares of TrustCo are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST. For more information, visit www.trustcobank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future developments, results or periods. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and such forward-looking statements are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially for TrustCo from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. Examples of these include, but are not limited to: the effects of inflation and inflationary pressures and changes in monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including increases in the Federal funds target rate by, and interest rate policies of, the Federal Reserve Board; changes in and uncertainty related to benchmark interest rates used to price loans and deposits; the geopolitical and macroeconomic impact of the war in Ukraine; the impact of the actions taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 pandemic or address the impact of the pandemic on the economy; the risks and uncertainties under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and, if any, in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; the other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in TrustCo’s cautionary statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and the effect of all of such items on our operations, liquidity and capital position, and on the financial condition of our borrowers and other customers. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent TrustCo management’s judgment as of the date of this news release. TrustCo disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements, either as a result of future developments, new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Subsidiary: Trustco Bank

Contact:	Robert M. Leonard
	Executive Vice President
	(518) 381-3693

FAQ

What is TrustCo Bank's (TRST) latest quarterly dividend amount?

TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TRST) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share.

When will TrustCo Bank (TRST) pay its next dividend?

TrustCo Bank (TRST) will pay its next dividend on October 1, 2024.

What is the record date for TrustCo Bank's (TRST) upcoming dividend?

The record date for TrustCo Bank's (TRST) upcoming dividend is September 6, 2024.

How long has TrustCo Bank (TRST) been paying dividends?

TrustCo Bank (TRST) has been paying dividends consistently for over a century, according to the company's statement.