Orange County Bancorp Announces $0.18 Cash Dividend

What Happened
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT), the parent company of Orange Bank & Trust Company and Orange Investment Advisors, Inc., filed a Form 8-K on May 22, 2026 announcing a declaration of a cash dividend. The board declared a $0.18 cash dividend per common share that will be paid on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 4, 2026. A press release announcing the dividend was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Declared dividend: $0.18 per share (common stock).
• Record date: June 4, 2026.
• Payment date: June 15, 2026.
• Filing date / press release: Form 8-K filed May 22, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters
A declared cash dividend provides a direct cash return to shareholders and may signal the company’s current cash flow and capital allocation policy. For income-focused investors, the $0.18 per-share distribution and its timing are concrete facts to factor into short-term cash yield calculations and portfolio planning. The filing contains the official press release but no additional financial statements or pro forma information.