MIDDLEFIELD BANC CORP 8-K

What Happened
Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ: MBCN) announced in an 8-K that its board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026. The company reported total assets of $1.98 billion as of September 30, 2025 and operates through its subsidiary, The Middlefield Banking Company, with 21 full-service branches and one loan production office in Ohio.

Key Details

• Dividend: $0.21 per common share (same as previous quarter).
• Record date: February 17, 2026; Payable date: February 27, 2026.
• Reported total assets: $1.98 billion (as of September 30, 2025).
• Branch network: 21 full-service banking centers + 1 loan production office; ticker: MBCN (NASDAQ).

Why It Matters
A maintained quarterly cash dividend indicates the board is continuing to return capital to shareholders at the same rate as the prior quarter, which can signal stability in cash flow and capital management. Investors who want the dividend must hold shares by the February 17 record date. For a fuller view of the bank’s financial health (earnings, capital ratios, and future dividend outlook), review the company’s latest quarterly results and regulatory filings.