Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on August 14, 2020 to shareholders of record by August 3, 2020. Chairman David Payne highlighted the bank's solid capital levels, asset quality, and profitability. For the quarter ending June 30, 2020, Westamerica reported $20 million in net income, translating to $0.72 diluted earnings per share.
- Quarterly cash dividend declared at $0.41 per share.
- Net income of $20 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, enhancing shareholder value.
- Strong capital levels and sound asset quality reported.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of
Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, “This dividend recognizes Westamerica’s healthy capital level, sound asset quality, and profitability.”
On July 16, 2020, Westamerica reported
Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, operates banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California.
Westamerica Bancorporation Web Address: www.westamerica.com
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