Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. /NY/ 8-K

What Happened Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2026 to announce a dividend of $0.34375 per share on its 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The dividend is payable on February 13, 2026 to holders of record as of February 6, 2026. The company attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1 (furnished, not filed).

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.34375 per share.
• Security: 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A.
• Record date: February 6, 2026; Payment date: February 13, 2026.
• Filing date: Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026; press release included as Exhibit 99.1 (furnished).

Why It Matters Preferred shareholders of Dime will receive the announced cash payment on the specified dates. Because the shares are non-cumulative, missed dividends would not accrue for future payment; this filing confirms the company is paying the scheduled distribution for this period. For income-focused investors, the notice provides the exact per-share amount and timing; for other investors, the item is a routine disclosure of a scheduled preferred dividend.