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M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) clears new $5.0B common stock buyback plan

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M&T Bank Corporation announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $5.0 billion of M&T common stock. Repurchases may be made on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions at the company’s discretion and subject to regulatory limits.

The new authorization replaces and terminates the prior $4.0 billion share repurchase program that had been approved in January 2025. The exact number of shares and timing of repurchases will depend on M&T’s decisions over time.

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M&T’s new $5.0B repurchase authorization is a sizable capital return signal.

M&T Bank Corporation has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $5.0 billion of common stock, replacing a prior $4.0 billion program. Repurchases can occur in the open market or via privately negotiated deals, giving flexibility in execution.

This action points to management’s confidence in capital strength and ongoing earnings capacity, though actual impact depends on how much of the authorization is ultimately used. The company notes that repurchases will remain subject to regulatory limitations, which can influence both timing and scale.

Future company communications and periodic reports may clarify the pace of buybacks, including how the program interacts with other capital priorities such as dividends, loan growth, and regulatory capital requirements outlined after December 31, 2025.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
New repurchase authorization $5.0 billion Maximum amount of M&T common stock buybacks authorized by Board
Prior repurchase program size $4.0 billion Previous authorization approved in January 2025, now terminated
Common stock par value $0.50 per share Par value of M&T common stock eligible for repurchase
Termination date of prior program March 30, 2026 Effective termination of earlier $4.0 billion repurchase authorization
share repurchase program financial
"authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of M&T common stock"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
privately negotiated transactions financial
"on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions"
Privately negotiated transactions are deals made directly between parties without involving a public marketplace or open auction. They are like private sales between two individuals rather than items sold at a busy marketplace open to everyone. For investors, these transactions can offer more tailored terms and privacy, but they may also carry different risks and less transparency compared to public exchanges.
financial holding company financial
"M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York."
A financial holding company is a parent firm that owns and oversees banks and other financial businesses, such as lending, insurance, or investment services. It matters to investors because it bundles several money-making activities under one roof—like a parent managing several children—so returns, risks, and regulatory rules for banking apply to the whole group; trouble in one unit can affect the company’s profits, capital needs, and dividends.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
regulatory limitations regulatory
"at the discretion of M&T and subject to regulatory limitations"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________________
FORM 8-K
___________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2026
___________________________________
M&T BANK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________________________

New York
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-9861
(Commission File Number)
16-0968385
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, New York
14203
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 635-4000
___________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbols
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $.50 par value
MTB
New York Stock Exchange
Perpetual Fixed-to-Floating Rate
Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H
MTBPrH
New York Stock Exchange
Perpetual Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series J
MTBPrJ
New York Stock Exchange
Perpetual Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative
Preferred Stock, Series K
MTBPrK
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company    
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 30, 2026, M&T Bank Corporation (“M&T”) announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of M&T common stock, $0.50 par value per share, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The exact number of shares, timing for such repurchases, and the price and terms at and on which such repurchases are to be made will be at the discretion of M&T and subject to regulatory limitations. The authorization replaces and terminates the prior $4.0 billion share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors in January 2025.
A copy of the press release with the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
99.1
News Release dated March 30, 2026
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



M&T BANK CORPORATION
Date:
March 30, 2026
By:
/s/ Daryl N. Bible
Daryl N. Bible
Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


M&T Bank Corporation Announces Common Stock Repurchase Program
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 30, 2026 -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of M&T common stock, $0.50 par value per share, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The authorization replaces, and terminates effective March 30, 2026, the prior $4.0 billion share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors in January 2025.
The exact number of shares, timing for such repurchases, and the price and terms at and on which such repurchases are to be made will be at the discretion of M&T and subject to all applicable regulatory limitations.
About M&T Bank
M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services with a branch and ATM network spanning the eastern U.S. from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the U.S. and abroad by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. For more information on M&T Bank, visit www.mtb.com.


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Investor Contact:
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Media Contact:
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Forward-Looking Statements. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement, including statements that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the M&T’s business, management’s beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "target," "estimate," "continue," or "potential," by future conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may," or by variations of such words or by similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and



assumptions which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual actions, outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. M&T provides further detail regarding risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect the outcome of forward-looking statements in its public filings, including the “risk factors” described in M&T’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and M&T does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update forward-looking statements.



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FAQ

What did M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) announce regarding its stock repurchase plans?

M&T Bank Corporation announced Board authorization of a share repurchase program for up to $5.0 billion of common stock. Repurchases may occur in open-market or privately negotiated transactions, giving the bank flexibility in how and when it returns capital to shareholders.

How does M&T’s new $5.0 billion buyback compare to its prior repurchase program?

The new authorization for up to $5.0 billion of common stock replaces and terminates a prior $4.0 billion repurchase program. This change reflects a refreshed Board approval, maintaining a sizable capacity for share repurchases under updated authorization levels.

Will M&T Bank Corporation be required to repurchase the full $5.0 billion of stock?

No. The program authorizes repurchases of up to $5.0 billion, but the exact number of shares and total amount actually repurchased will depend on M&T’s discretion, market conditions, and applicable regulatory limitations over time.

What factors will determine the timing and amount of M&T’s share repurchases?

The Board authorized repurchases at M&T’s discretion, so timing and amount will depend on company decisions, transaction pricing, and regulatory limitations. Repurchases may be executed on the open market or in privately negotiated deals as circumstances permit.

When did the prior $4.0 billion M&T Bank repurchase program terminate?

The press release states that the new authorization replaces, and terminates effective March 30, 2026, the prior $4.0 billion share repurchase program that had been approved by the Board of Directors in January 2025.

What type of stock is covered by M&T’s new repurchase authorization?

The authorization covers repurchases of M&T common stock with $0.50 par value per share. Repurchases may occur on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, providing multiple avenues for executing the program.

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