STOCK TITAN

TrustCo Bank Corp NY Announces Stock Repurchase Plan

Rhea-AI Impact
(Neutral)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
buyback
Rhea-AI Summary

TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TRST) announced a stock repurchase program allowing the buyback of up to 200,000 shares, approximately 1% of its outstanding shares. The program will enable TrustCo to repurchase shares at management's discretion over the next twelve months, considering market conditions, stock prices, and the company's financial performance. The initiative aims to enhance shareholder value, although it does not obligate the company to repurchase a specific number of shares.

Positive
  • Approval of a stock repurchase program to buy back up to 200,000 shares, enhancing shareholder value.
  • The decision reflects management's confidence in the company's financial performance.
Negative
  • The repurchase program is subject to market conditions and other factors, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the buyback.

GLENVILLE, N.Y., March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program. Under the stock repurchase program, TrustCo may repurchase up to 200,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 1% of its current outstanding shares. The repurchase program will permit shares to be repurchased in open market or private transactions, through block trades, or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Repurchases will be made at management’s discretion over the next twelve months at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both TrustCo and its stockholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and TrustCo’s financial performance. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

The repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The repurchase program does not obligate TrustCo to purchase any particular number of shares.

About TrustCo Bank Corp NY

TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.2 billion savings and loan holding company and through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, operates 147 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Florida.

The common shares of TrustCo are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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 periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our expectations for the repurchase of our common stock, including the aggregate amount of such repurchases, and our proposed reverse stock split. Such forward-looking statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed, including the risk that the stock repurchase program may not be completed as planned on a timely basis or at all and other risks and uncertainties under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other securities filings. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise

Subsidiary: Trustco Bank

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


FAQ

What is the stock repurchase program for TrustCo (TRST)?

TrustCo is authorized to buy back up to 200,000 shares, about 1% of outstanding shares, at management's discretion.

How long will TrustCo's stock buyback program last?

The stock repurchase program will be active for the next twelve months.

What factors will influence the stock repurchase program for TrustCo (TRST)?

Factors include stock price, market conditions, financial performance, and availability of shares.

What is the goal of TrustCo's stock repurchase program?

The goal is to enhance shareholder value by repurchasing shares.

Are there any obligations for TrustCo to repurchase shares?

No, the program does not obligate TrustCo to repurchase a specific number of shares.

Trustco Bank Corp NY

NASDAQ:TRST

TRST Rankings

TRST Latest News

TRST Stock Data

642.55M
18.38M
3.31%
74.78%
0.61%
Banks - Regional
State Commercial Banks
Link
United States of America
ALBANY