Community Financial System (CBU) increases dividend by 2.2%, its 32nd consecutive annual increase

Community Financial System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) (the “Company”) announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 10, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024.

The $0.46 cash dividend represents a $0.01, or 2.2%, increase and an annualized yield of 3.25% based on the closing share price of $56.63 on July 16, 2024. President and Chief Executive Officer, Dimitar Karaivanov, commented, “Our consistent profitability, rooted in our financial services business model, coupled with our strong cash flows, have positioned us to increase our dividend for 32 consecutive years. We have returned over $750 million to our Shareholders through dividends over the last 10 years and believe a growing dividend demonstrates our commitment to provide favorable long term returns to our Shareholders.”

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Community Financial System, Inc is formerly known as Community Bank

Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) (the “Company”), a diversified financial services holding company operating four complementary business units: Community Bank N.A., Benefit Plan Administrative Services, Inc. (“BPAS”), OneGroup NY, Inc. (“OneGroup”), and Wealth Management, announced that it has changed its corporate name to “Community Financial System, Inc.” (“Community Financial System”) effective as of today. The name change reflects the Company’s broader business model and mission in contributing to the prosperity of its community, including its clients, colleagues and shareholders by providing comprehensive financial services across its four main business lines.

The Company’s ticker symbol will not change and its common stock will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange as Community Financial System, Inc. on May 24, 2024.

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