Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share for shareholders of record as of August 2, 2021. The payment date is set for August 13, 2021. Chairman and CEO David Payne highlighted the company's strong capital levels, asset quality, and profitability, evidenced by a net income of $22.6 million ($0.84 diluted EPS) for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. With banking and trust offices across Northern and Central California, Westamerica continues to demonstrate solid performance amidst evolving market conditions.
- Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share.
- Reported $22.6 million in net income for Q2 2021, indicating profitability.
- Strong capital levels and sound asset quality.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 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 July 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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