Middlefield Banc Corp EVP/CFO acquires $7,650 in stock

Published 04/02/2025, 18:12
Middlefield Banc Corp EVP/CFO acquires $7,650 in stock

Michael Ranttila, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Middlefield Banc Corp (NASDAQ:MBCN), recently acquired 300 shares of the company’s common stock, valued at $7,650. The purchase was made at a price of $25.50 per share and is held indirectly in an IRA. The $207.66M market cap bank currently trades at a P/E ratio of 13.5x and offers a 3.11% dividend yield. InvestingPro data shows four analysts have revised their earnings upward for the upcoming period. Following this transaction, Ranttila’s direct and indirect holdings include shares held in an IRA and as a custodian for his grandson. The transaction reflects continued insider confidence in Middlefield Banc Corp, a state commercial bank headquartered in Ohio. Trading near its InvestingPro Fair Value, the bank has maintained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years and trades at book value with a P/B ratio of 1.0.

In other recent news, Middlefield Banc Corp has been quite active with significant developments. The company has awarded conditional stock to its executive officers, including President and CEO Ronald L. Zimmerly Jr. and CFO, EVP, and Treasurer Michael C. Ranttila. The awards, part of their compensation package, consist of performance stock units (PSUs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan. This move is designed to align the interests of the executives with those of the shareholders.

In addition to this, Middlefield Banc Corp has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend for the fourth quarter is set to be paid to shareholders who are on record as of November 29, 2024. The announcement of the dividend follows the company’s regular evaluations of its financial position and commitment to providing shareholder value.

These are recent developments that are part of the company’s ongoing strategy to incentivize top management and provide value to shareholders. The vesting of PSUs and RSUs will depend on various factors, including the company’s performance over a three-year period, and provisions for accelerated vesting in certain situations. The company’s decision to award conditional stock and declare a quarterly dividend is based on its current financial position and strategic objectives.

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