Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on May 14, 2021, to shareholders of record by May 3, 2021. Chairman David Payne emphasized the company's strong capital, asset quality, and profitability amidst reporting $20.1 million in net income for Q1 2021, translating to $0.75 diluted earnings per share. These financial metrics reflect a solid position for the company moving forward.
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share enhances shareholder returns.
- Net income of $20.1 million reflects strong profitability.
- Diluted earnings per share of $0.75 indicates financial growth.
- None.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 22, 2021 (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 April 15, 2021, 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
For additional information contact:
Westamerica Bancorporation
1108 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Robert A. Thorson – SVP & Treasurer
707-863-6840
investments@westamerica.com
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:
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