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Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

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The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable on November 19, 2021, to shareholders of record as of November 8, 2021. This decision reflects the bank's strong earnings and financial stability, with $22.1 million in net income reported for Q3 2021.

Chairman David Payne emphasized that this dividend increase acknowledges Westamerica's consistent revenue stream, illustrating the bank's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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  • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share enhances shareholder income.
  • Net income of $22.1 million for Q3 2021 signals strong financial performance.
  • Annual dividend has increased for 31 consecutive years, showing consistent growth.
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business November 8, 2021. The dividend is payable November 19, 2021.

Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, “This increase in our quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica’s reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile. Westamerica’s annual dividend has increased in each of the last 31 years.”

On October 21, 2021, Westamerica reported $22.1 million in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2021, or $0.82 diluted earnings per common share.

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:

The following appears in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company, including descriptions of plans or objectives of its management for future operations, products or services, and forecasts of its revenues, earnings or other measures of economic performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may."

Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors — many of which are beyond the Company's control — could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company's most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual report for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed on Form 10-K and quarterly report for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 filed on Form 10-Q, describe some of these factors, including certain credit, interest rate, operational, liquidity and market risks associated with the Company's business and operations. Other factors described in these reports include changes in business and economic conditions, competition, fiscal and monetary policies, disintermediation, cyber security risks, legislation including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2011, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, and mergers and acquisitions.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date forward looking statements are made.


FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Westamerica Bancorporation?

Westamerica Bancorporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share.

When is the dividend payment date for WABC shareholders?

The dividend is payable on November 19, 2021.

What was Westamerica's net income for Q3 2021?

Westamerica reported a net income of $22.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

How long has Westamerica Bancorporation consistently increased its dividend?

Westamerica has increased its annual dividend for 31 consecutive years.

Who is the Chairman of Westamerica Bancorporation?

David Payne is the Chairman, President and CEO of Westamerica Bancorporation.

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