Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. filings document the public-company disclosures of a New York bank holding company and the parent of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. Form 8-K reports cover results of operations, Regulation FD presentations, dividend actions, material agreements, registered common-stock offering activity and other corporate events tied to the company’s NYSE-listed common stock.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings describe board elections, shareholder voting matters, governance practices and executive-compensation disclosures. The filing record also includes disclosures on bank capital, commercial lending and credit, deposit verticals, EB-5 financial solutions, technology initiatives, risk factors and the regulatory context for a New York State chartered commercial bank that is a Federal Reserve member and FDIC-insured institution.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. delivered sharply stronger Q1 2026 results. Net income rose to $31.4 million from $16.4 million a year earlier, with basic EPS increasing to $2.94 from $1.46. Net interest income expanded to $85.9 million from $67.0 million as loan yields and securities income grew, while total interest expense declined slightly.
The provision for credit losses was a $2.3 million credit versus a $4.5 million expense in Q1 2025, aided by a revised allowance methodology that reduced the provision by $6.4 million, or about $0.43 per basic share. Net charge-offs were $12.4 million compared with small net recoveries a year earlier, and nonaccrual loans remained concentrated in commercial real estate and multifamily credits.
Total assets increased to $8.84 billion from $8.26 billion, driven by loans, which grew to $7.07 billion. Deposits reached $7.74 billion, up from $7.38 billion. Stockholders’ equity climbed to $948.3 million from $743.1 million, largely reflecting a public offering of approximately 2.3 million common shares at $85.00 per share that generated about $186.5 million in net proceeds, partially offset by share repurchases and dividends.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 29, 2026. Stockholders representing 10,453,916 shares, about 85.04% of the 12,293,174 shares outstanding as of the record date, were present in person or by proxy.
All four director nominees—Anthony J. Fabiano, Robert C. Patent, Maria Fiorini Ramirez, and William Reinhardt—were elected, each receiving more votes "for" than "withheld." Stockholders also approved the remaining proposals presented at the meeting, with each proposal receiving substantially more votes in favor than against based on the reported tallies.
BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 7 reporting beneficial ownership of 804,944 shares of Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp Common Stock, representing 6.5% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power for 788,953 shares and sole dispositive power for 804,944 shares. The schedule is signed by Spencer Fleming as Managing Director on 04/27/2026.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with net income of $31.4 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, up from $1.45 a year earlier. Total revenues were $88.5 million, rising from $70.6 million, driven by higher net interest income and controlled funding costs.
Loans reached $7.0 billion and deposits $7.7 billion at March 31, 2026, both growing double digits year over year. The company completed a follow-on equity offering of about 2.3 million shares at $85.00 per share, raising net proceeds of approximately $186.8 million to support organic growth and capital strength. The board increased the quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share, and regulatory capital ratios remained well above minimums, with a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.6% at the holding company.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, raising the payout from $0.20 previously. The Dividend will be paid on May 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026.
The company highlights recent recognition, including being named one of Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks in 2024 and 2025, a top ten loan producer in 2024, and maintaining a BBB+ investment-grade deposit rating from Kroll as of January 2026.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, raising the payout from $0.20 previously. The Dividend will be paid on May 12, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026.
The company highlights recent recognition, including being named one of Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks in 2024 and 2025, a top ten loan producer in 2024, and maintaining a BBB+ investment-grade deposit rating from Kroll as of January 2026.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. President and CEO Mark R. DeFazio reported a compensation-related share withholding. On March 28, 2026, 6,050 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $80.65 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to previously granted stock.
Following this tax-withholding disposition, DeFazio beneficially owns 150,583 common shares directly, plus 5,882 shares indirectly through an LLC and 3,603.936 shares indirectly through a 401(k). Footnotes also indicate multiple outstanding restricted stock unit awards that vest over future years, some subject to performance criteria.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. executive Scott Lublin, EVP and Chief Lending Officer, had 3,025 shares of common stock withheld on delivery of previously granted shares to cover tax withholding obligations. The shares were valued at $80.65 each for this tax-related disposition. After this withholding, Lublin directly holds 57,905 shares of Metropolitan Bank common stock, including multiple tranches of restricted stock units that vest 33.3% per year over future dates.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp ownership disclosure: The Vanguard Group filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares beneficially owned of Common Stock (CUSIP 591774104). The filing explains an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 that disaggregated certain subsidiaries' holdings from The Vanguard Group, Inc.
The filing states The Vanguard Group retains voting and dispositive powers of 0 and reports ownership of 5% or less of the class. Signature: Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026.
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. is asking stockholders to vote at a virtual annual meeting on April 29, 2026. The agenda includes electing four incumbent independent directors, an advisory Say‑on‑Pay vote on 2025 executive compensation, ratifying Crowe LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving a 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The proxy details an independent, classified 12‑member board, recent governance changes such as an enhanced risk committee structure, higher director stock ownership guidelines, and an expanded clawback policy. It also highlights board oversight of risk, cybersecurity, human capital, and the company’s growing focus on digital transformation and artificial intelligence.