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Preferred Bank Announces Approval of Stock Repurchase and Cash Dividend

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Preferred Bank (PFBC) has received regulatory approval for its $125 million stock repurchase plan, with an initial $50 million tranche approved for open market purchases. The bank's Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share, payable on July 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2025. As a non-SEC registrant, Preferred Bank required specific regulatory approval for the buyback program. Chairman and CEO Li Yu emphasized the bank's strong balance sheet and superior profitability metrics as enabling factors for the stock repurchase initiative, highlighting their commitment to delivering shareholder value.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) ha ottenuto l'approvazione normativa per il suo piano di riacquisto azionario da 125 milioni di dollari, con una prima tranche da 50 milioni di dollari autorizzata per acquisti sul mercato aperto. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione della banca ha inoltre dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale in contanti di 0,75 dollari per azione, pagabile il 22 luglio 2025 agli azionisti registrati al 8 luglio 2025. Essendo un'entità non registrata presso la SEC, Preferred Bank ha richiesto un'approvazione normativa specifica per il programma di riacquisto. Il Presidente e CEO Li Yu ha sottolineato il solido bilancio e i superiori indicatori di redditività della banca come fattori abilitanti per l'iniziativa di riacquisto azionario, evidenziando il loro impegno a creare valore per gli azionisti.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) ha recibido la aprobación regulatoria para su plan de recompra de acciones por 125 millones de dólares, con un primer tramo de 50 millones autorizado para compras en el mercado abierto. La Junta Directiva del banco también declaró un dividendo trimestral en efectivo de 0,75 dólares por acción, pagadero el 22 de julio de 2025 a los accionistas registrados al 8 de julio de 2025. Como entidad no registrada en la SEC, Preferred Bank requirió una aprobación regulatoria específica para el programa de recompra. El presidente y CEO Li Yu destacó el sólido balance y los superiores indicadores de rentabilidad del banco como factores que posibilitan la iniciativa de recompra, resaltando su compromiso con la creación de valor para los accionistas.
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Preferred Bank (PFBC) a obtenu l'approbation réglementaire pour son programme de rachat d'actions de 125 millions de dollars, avec une première tranche de 50 millions de dollars approuvée pour des achats sur le marché libre. Le conseil d'administration de la banque a également déclaré un dividende trimestriel en espèces de 0,75 dollar par action, payable le 22 juillet 2025 aux actionnaires inscrits au 8 juillet 2025. En tant qu'entité non enregistrée auprès de la SEC, Preferred Bank a dû obtenir une approbation réglementaire spécifique pour ce programme de rachat. Le président et PDG Li Yu a souligné la solidité du bilan de la banque et ses indicateurs de rentabilité supérieurs comme facteurs facilitant cette initiative, mettant en avant leur engagement à créer de la valeur pour les actionnaires.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) hat die behördliche Genehmigung für sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm in Höhe von 125 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten, wobei eine erste Tranche von 50 Millionen US-Dollar für Käufe am offenen Markt genehmigt wurde. Der Vorstand der Bank erklärte zudem eine vierteljährliche Bardividende von 0,75 US-Dollar je Aktie, zahlbar am 22. Juli 2025 an die zum 8. Juli 2025 eingetragenen Aktionäre. Als nicht bei der SEC registriertes Unternehmen benötigte Preferred Bank eine spezielle behördliche Genehmigung für das Rückkaufprogramm. Vorsitzender und CEO Li Yu betonte die starke Bilanz und die überlegenen Profitabilitätskennzahlen der Bank als Grundlage für die Aktienrückkaufinitiative und hob ihr Engagement für die Wertschöpfung der Aktionäre hervor.
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  • Substantial $125 million stock repurchase program approved with initial $50 million tranche
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share maintained
  • Strong balance sheet and superior profitability metrics reported by CEO
  • Dual shareholder return through both buybacks and dividends
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LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC), one of the largest independent commercial banks in California, today reported that the Board of Directors has received regulatory approval to implement its recently announced $125 million stock repurchase plan which was approved by shareholders in May. Preferred Bank is not a Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC�) registrant, therefore the Bank requires regulatory approval prior to repurchasing its own common stock. The Board of Directors has approved the first tranche of repurchases which will consist of $50 million in buybacks. The stock purchases will be made from time to time in the open market. In addition, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to $0.75 per share, payable on July 22, 2025 to holders of record on July 8, 2025.

Li Yu, Chairman and CEO of Preferred Bank said, “We are pleased to be in a position to repurchase our own stock utilizing our strong balance sheet supplemented by our superior profitability metrics. We are focused on providing value to our shareholders and will continue to do so.�

About Preferred Bank

Preferred Bank is one of the larger independent commercial banks headquartered in California. The Bank is chartered by the State of California, and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, to the maximum extent permitted by law. The Bank conducts its banking business from its main office in Los Angeles, California, and through twelve full-service branch banking offices in the California cities of Alhambra, Century City, City of Industry, Torrance, Arcadia, Irvine (2 branches), Diamond Bar, Pico Rivera, Tarzana and San Francisco (2 branches) and two branches in New York (Flushing and Manhattan) and one branch in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, Texas. Additionally, the Bank operates a Loan Production Office in Sunnyvale, California. Preferred Bank offers a broad range of deposit and loan products and services to both commercial and consumer customers. The Bank provides personalized deposit services as well as real estate finance, commercial loans and trade finance to small and mid-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, professionals and high net worth individuals. Although originally founded as a Chinese-American Bank, Preferred Bank now derives most of its customers from the diversified mainstream market but does continue to benefit from the significant migration to California of ethnic Chinese from China and other areas of East Asia.

AT THE COMPANY:
Edward J. Czajka
Executive Vice President 
Chief Financial Officer
(213) 891-1188
AT FINANCIAL PROFILES:
Jeffrey Haas
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FAQ

What is the size of Preferred Bank's (PFBC) stock repurchase program?

Preferred Bank's stock repurchase program is $125 million in total, with an initial tranche of $50 million approved for implementation.

When will Preferred Bank (PFBC) pay its next dividend?

Preferred Bank will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share on July 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2025.

Why did Preferred Bank (PFBC) need regulatory approval for its buyback program?

Preferred Bank needed regulatory approval because it is not a Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) registrant, which is required for banks to repurchase their own common stock.

How will Preferred Bank (PFBC) execute its stock repurchase program?

Preferred Bank will make stock purchases from time to time in the open market.

What is the significance of PFBC's buyback and dividend announcement for shareholders?

The announcement demonstrates Preferred Bank's commitment to shareholder value through both stock repurchases and dividend payments, supported by their strong balance sheet and profitability.
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