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Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. /NY/

For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Jul 31, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Jul 31, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-01.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-07-31.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 103 previous paragraphs and 120 current paragraphs.

62 unchanged; 39 reworded; 13 added; 2 removed; 0 previous and 6 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 40 previous and 44 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (13)

Current report

Provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $26.2 million and $18.8 million, respectively. The $26.2 million credit loss provision for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was attributable to charge-offs, provisioning for individually analyzed loans and growth in the business loan portfolio. Included in the provision for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $1.8 million of provision related to one available-for-sale corporate security. The remainder of the credit loss provision for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was attributable to updates in the macroeconomic forecast and to the loss driver models.

Current report

BOLI increased $16.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, to $417.5 million.

Current report

*General.*Net income was $69.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of $51.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, net interest income increased by $35.1 million, credit loss provision increased by $7.3 million, non-interest income increased by $1.4 million, non-interest expense increased by $1.6 million and income tax expense increased by $9.3 million, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Net interest income. Net interest income was $227.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $35.1 million from the six months ended June 30, 2025. Average interest-earning assets were $14.14 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $1.06 billion from $13.08 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net interest margin was 3.24% during the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from 2.96% during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

*Interest Income.*Interest income was $348.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $329.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, interest income increased $19.2 million from the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily reflecting increases in interest income of $17.3 million on business loans, $16.8 million on other short-term investments, $4.6 million on securities, and $2.4 million on one-to-four family loans, partially offset by decreases in interest income of $11.2 million on multifamily loans, $8.5 million on non-owner-occupied loans, and $2.1 million on acquisition, development and construction loans.

Current report

*Interest Expense.*Interest expense was $121.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $137.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, interest expense decreased $15.9 million, primarily reflecting decreases in interest expense of $13.7 million on deposits and $1.1 million in interest expense on derivative cash collateral.

Current report

The decrease in interest expense on deposits was primarily due to a 65-basis point decrease in rates paid on money market accounts, partially offset by a $653.0 million increase in average balances of such deposits, a 58-basis point decrease in rates paid on savings accounts and a $234.6 million decrease in average balances of such deposits, and a 32-basis point decrease in rates paid on CDs, partially offset by a $65.7 million increase in the average balance of such deposits in the period. The decreased interest expense on FHLBNY advances was due to a $59.7 million decrease in the average balance, partially offset by a 10-basis point increase in the cost of FHLBNY advances in the period. The decreased interest expense on derivative cash collateral was due to a $34.1 million decrease in the average balance and a 105-basis point decrease in the cost of such derivatives in the period. The decreased interest expense on subordinated debt was due to a $21.1 million decrease in the average balance, partially offset by a 26-basis point increase in the cost of such debt in the period.

Current report

Provision for Credit Losses. We recorded a credit loss provision of $26.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a credit loss provision of $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $26.2 million credit loss provision for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was attributable to charge-offs, provisioning for individually analyzed loans and growth in the business loan portfolio. The $18.8 million credit loss provision for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily attributable to updates in the macroeconomic forecast and to the loss driver models.

Current report

*Non-Interest Income.*Non-interest income was $22.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $21.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase is primarily driven by a $2.9 million increase in service charges and other fees and a $1.4 million increase in BOLI income, partially offset by a $2.3 million increase in loss (gain) on the sale of securities, loans and other assets.

Current report

Non-interest expense was 1.71% and 1.81% of average assets during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current report

Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $27.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $17.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The reported effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was 28.0%, and 25.7%, respectively.
Removed paragraphs (2)

Previous report

Provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $12.3 million and $9.6 million, respectively. The $12.3 million credit loss provision for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was attributable to charge-offs and provisioning for individually analyzed loans. The $9.6 million credit loss provision for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily associated with provisioning for individually analyzed loans.

Previous report

BOLI increased $3.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, to $404.7 million.
Reworded paragraphs (39)

Previous wording

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., a New York corporation, is a bank holding company formed in 1988. On a parent-only basis, the Company has minimal operations, other than as owner of Dime Community Bank. The Company is dependent on dividends from its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dime Community Bank, its own earnings, additional capital raised, and borrowings as sources of funds. The information in this report reflects principally the financial condition and results of operations of the Bank. The Bank's results of operations are primarily dependent on its net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings. The Bank also generates non-interest income, such as fee income on deposit and loan accounts, merchant credit and debit card processing programs, loan swap fees, investment services, income from its title insurance subsidiary, and net gains on sales of securities and loans. The level of non-interest expenses, such as salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses, expenses from the Bank’s title insurance subsidiary, and income tax expense, further affects our net income. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts and the related discussion and analysis to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not have an impact on net income or total stockholders' equity.

Current wording

The information in this report reflects principally the financial condition and results of operations of the Bank. The Bank's results of operations are primarily dependent on its net interest income, which is the difference between interest income on loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings. The Bank also generates non-interest income, such as fee income on deposit and loan accounts, merchant credit and debit card processing programs, loan swap fees, investment services, income from its title insurance subsidiary, and net gains on sales of securities and loans. The level of non-interest expenses, such as salaries and benefits, occupancy and equipment costs, other general and administrative expenses, expenses from the Bank’s title insurance subsidiary, and income tax expense, further affects our net income. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts and the related discussion and analysis to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications did not have an impact on net income or total stockholders' equity.

Previous wording

The Board of Directors has approved a liquidity policy that it reviews and updates at least annually. Senior management is responsible for implementing the policy. The Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for general oversight and strategic implementation of the policy and management of the appropriate departments are designated responsibility for implementing any strategies established by ALCO. On a daily basis, appropriate senior management receives a current cash position report and 30-day forecast to ensure that all short-term obligations are timely satisfied, and that adequate liquidity exists to fund future activities. Reports detailing the Bank’s liquidity reserves are presented to appropriate senior management on at least a monthly basis, and the Board of Directors at each of its meetings. In addition, a twelve-month liquidity forecast is presented to ALCO in order to assess potential future liquidity concerns. A forecast of cash flow data for the upcoming 12 months is presented to the Board of Directors no less than annually. Given recent banking industry events, management monitors the level of uninsured deposits on a regular basis.

Current wording

The Board of Directors has approved a liquidity policy that it reviews and updates at least annually. Senior management is responsible for implementing the policy. The Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”) is responsible for general oversight and strategic implementation of the policy and management of the appropriate departments are designated responsibility for implementing any strategies established by ALCO. On a daily basis, appropriate senior management receives a current cash position report and 30-day forecast to ensure that all short-term obligations are timely satisfied, and that adequate liquidity exists to fund future activities. Reports detailing the Bank’s liquidity reserves are presented to appropriate senior management on at least a monthly basis, and the Board of Directors at each of its meetings. In addition, a twelve-month liquidity forecast is presented to ALCO to assess potential future liquidity concerns. A forecast of cash flow data for the upcoming 12 months is presented to the Board of Directors no less than annually. Given recent banking industry events, management monitors the level of uninsured deposits on a regular basis.

Previous wording

The Bank gathers deposits in direct competition with commercial banks, savings banks and brokerage firms, many among the largest in the nation. It must additionally compete for deposit monies against the stock and bond markets, especially during periods of strong performance in those arenas. The Bank’s deposit flows are affected primarily by the pricing and marketing of its deposit products compared to its competitors, as well as the market performance of depositor investment alternatives such as the U.S. bond or equity markets. To the extent that the Bank is responsive to general market increases or declines in interest rates, its deposit flows should not be materially impacted. However, favorable performance of the equity or bond markets could adversely impact the Bank’s deposit flows.

Current wording

The Bank gathers deposits in direct competition with commercial banks, savings banks and brokerage firms, many among the largest in the nation. It must additionally compete for deposit monies against the stock and bond markets, especially during periods of strong performance in those arenas. The Bank’s deposit flows are affected primarily by the pricing and marketing of its deposit products compared to its competitors, as well as the market performance of depositor investment alternatives such as the U.S. bond or equity markets. To the extent that the Bank is responsive to general market increases or declines in interest rates, its deposit flows should not be materially impacted. However, favorable performance of equity or bond markets could adversely impact the Bank’s deposit flows.

Previous wording

Total deposits (including mortgage escrow deposits) decreased $242.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a decrease of $70.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in deposits during the current period was primarily due to decreases in non-interest-bearing checking accounts, interest bearing checking accounts, savings accounts and CDs, partially offset by an increase in money market accounts deposits.

Current wording

Total deposits (including mortgage escrow deposits) decreased $164.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to an increase of $54.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in deposits during the current period was primarily due to decreases in savings accounts, CDs and interest-bearing checking accounts, partially offset by an increase in money market accounts and non-interest-bearing checking deposits.

Previous wording

In the event that the Bank should require funds beyond its ability or desire to generate them internally, additional sources of funds are available through a borrowing line at the FHLBNY, borrowing capacity at the AFX, lines of credit with unaffiliated correspondent banks, and various brokered deposit sources. At March 31, 2026, the Bank had remaining borrowing capacity of $1.65 billion through the FHLBNY, subject to customary minimum FHLBNY common stock ownership requirements (i.e., 4.5% of the Bank’s outstanding FHLBNY borrowings). The Bank also had access to the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window.** **At March 31, 2026, an available line of credit totaling $339.0 million was in place at the FRB backed by investment securities with no advances drawn. Additionally, at March 31, 2026, a line of credit totaling $3.65 billion was in place at the FRB secured by certain qualifying one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, construction loans and commercial real estate loans with no amounts drawn.

Current wording

In the event that the Bank should require funds beyond its ability or desire to generate them internally, additional sources of funds are available through a borrowing line at the FHLBNY, borrowing capacity at the AFX, lines of credit with unaffiliated correspondent banks, and various brokered deposit sources. At June 30, 2026, the Bank had remaining borrowing capacity of $1.61 billion through the FHLBNY, subject to customary minimum FHLBNY common stock ownership requirements (i.e., 4.5% of the Bank’s outstanding FHLBNY borrowings). The Bank also had access to the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window.** **At June 30, 2026, an available line of credit totaling $335.4 million was in place at the FRB backed by investment securities with no advances drawn. Additionally, at June 30, 2026, a line of credit totaling $3.88 billion was in place at the FRB secured by certain qualifying one-to-four family residential mortgage loans, construction loans and commercial real estate loans with no amounts drawn.

Previous wording

The Bank reduced its outstanding FHLBNY advances by $73.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a reduction of $100.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. See Note 12. “FHLBNY Advances” for further information.

Current wording

The Bank reduced its outstanding FHLBNY advances by $123.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a reduction of $100.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. See Note 12. “FHLBNY Advances” for further information.

Previous wording

Subordinated debentures totaled $231.1 million at March 31, 2026 compared to $272.5 million at December 31, 2025. See Note 13. “Subordinated Debentures” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Current wording

Subordinated debentures totaled $231.2 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $272.5 million at December 31, 2025. See Note 13. “Subordinated Debentures” to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, business loan originations excluding new lines were $170.3 million and $42.6 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, and 2025, real estate loan originations excluding new lines (excluding owner-occupied commercial real estate) totaled $50.1 million and $28.9 million, respectively.

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, business loan originations excluding new lines were $318.4 million and $173.7 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, real estate loan originations excluding new lines (excluding owner-occupied commercial real estate) totaled $157.3 million and $125.1 million, respectively.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. As of March 31, 2026, 1,566,947 shares remained available for purchase under the authorized share repurchase programs. See “Part II - Item 2. Other Information - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” for additional information about repurchases of common stock.

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. As of June 30, 2026, 1,566,947 shares remained available for purchase under the authorized share repurchase programs. See “Part II - Item 2. Other Information - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities” for additional information about repurchases of common stock.

Previous wording

The Company paid $1.8 million in cash dividends on its preferred stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

The Company paid $3.6 million in cash dividends on its preferred stock during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

The Company paid $10.8 million and $10.7 million in cash dividends on its common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current wording

The Company paid $21.6 million and $21.4 million in cash dividends on its common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Previous wording

The Bank generally has borrowings outstanding in the form of FHLBNY advances, short-term or overnight borrowings, subordinated debt, as well as customer CDs with fixed contractual interest rates. In addition, the Bank is obligated to make rental payments under leases on certain of its branches and equipment.

Current wording

The Bank generally has outstanding borrowings in the form of FHLBNY advances, short-term or overnight borrowings, subordinated debt, as well as customer CDs with fixed contractual interest rates. In addition, the Bank is obligated to make rental payments under leases on certain branches and equipment.

Previous wording

As part of its loan origination business, the Bank generally has outstanding commitments to extend credit to borrowers, which are originated pursuant to its regular underwriting standards. Available lines of credit may not be drawn on or may expire prior to funding, in whole or in part, and amounts are not estimates of future cash flows. As of March 31, 2026, the Bank had $118.2 million of firm loan commitments that were accepted by the borrowers.

Current wording

As part of its loan origination business, the Bank generally has outstanding commitments to extend credit to borrowers, which are originated pursuant to its regular underwriting standards. Available lines of credit may not be drawn on or may expire prior to funding, in whole or in part, and amounts are not estimates of future cash flows. As of June 30, 2026, the Bank had $199.9 million of firm loan commitments that were accepted by the borrowers.

Previous wording

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans have collectively represented the largest percentage of the Company’s loan portfolio, accounting for 57% and 59% of total loans held for investment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans represented 27% of total loans held for investment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans represented 31% and 32% of total loans held for investment as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company expects that non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans will continue to be a significant portion of the Company’s total loan portfolio.

Current wording

Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans have collectively represented the largest percentage of the Company’s loan portfolio, accounting for 55% and 59% of total loans held for investment as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans represented 26% and 27% of total loans held for investment as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans represented 29% and 32% of total loans held for investment as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company expects that non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans will continue to be a significant portion of the Company’s total loan portfolio.

Previous wording

The following tables present the composition by property type and weighted average LTV of the Company’s multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans:

Current wording

The following table presents the composition by property type and weighted average LTV of the Company’s multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans:

Previous wording

Additional information related to the granularity in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate and multifamily residential and residential mixed-use portfolios is presented in the tables below as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

Current wording

Additional information related to the non-owner occupied commercial real estate and multifamily residential and residential mixed-use portfolios is presented in the table below as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

Previous wording

Our loan servicing policies and procedures require that a past due notice be sent to a delinquent borrower in accordance with the terms of the loan. Loan documents generally provide that a payment is deemed late between one and fifteen days after the due date. As a standard practice, notices are sent as soon as reasonably possible after a payment is deemed late, including ten days in the case of business loans, multifamily residential and mixed use loans, non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, and acquisition, development, and construction (ADC) loans, and fifteen days in connection with one to four family residential and consumer loans. Thereafter, periodic letters are sent, and telephone calls are placed to the borrower until payment is received or a formal demand is made and the loan is transferred to Workout. When contact is made with the borrower prior to default or foreclosure, servicing will seek to obtain the full payment due. Once transferred, Workout will attempt to negotiate a repayment plan or other resolution with the borrower to avoid foreclosure, where appropriate.

Current wording

Our loan servicing policies and procedures require that a past due notice be sent to a delinquent borrower in accordance with the terms of the loan. Loan documents generally provide that a payment is deemed late between one and fifteen days after the due date. As a standard practice, notices are sent as soon as reasonably possible after a payment is deemed late, including ten days in the case of business loans, multifamily residential and mixed use loans, non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, and acquisition, development, and construction (ADC) loans, and fifteen days in connection with one-to-four family residential and consumer loans. Thereafter, periodic letters are sent, and telephone calls are placed to the borrower until payment is received or a formal demand is made and the loan is transferred to Workout. When contact is made with the borrower prior to default or foreclosure, servicing will seek to obtain the full payment due. Once

Previous wording

We generally initiate foreclosure proceedings on real estate loans when a loan enters non-accrual status based upon non-payment, unless the borrower is paying in accordance with an agreed upon modified payment agreement. We obtain an updated appraisal upon the commencement of legal action to calculate a potential collateral shortfall and to reserve appropriately for the potential loss. If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure action is completed, the property securing the loan is transferred to Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) status. We generally attempt to utilize all available remedies, such as note sales in lieu of foreclosure, in an effort to resolve non-accrual loans and OREO properties as quickly and prudently as possible in consideration of market conditions, the physical condition of the property and any other mitigating circumstances. We have not initiated any expected or imminent foreclosure proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements. In the event that a non-accrual loan is subsequently brought current, it is returned to accrual status once the doubt concerning collectability has been removed and the borrower has demonstrated performance in accordance with the loan terms and has made at least six months of payments.

Current wording

We generally initiate foreclosure proceedings on real estate loans when a loan enters non-accrual status based upon non-payment, unless the borrower is paying in accordance with an agreed upon modified payment agreement. We obtain an updated appraisal upon the commencement of legal action to calculate a potential collateral shortfall and to reserve appropriately for the potential loss. If a foreclosure action is instituted and the loan is not brought current, paid in full, or refinanced before the foreclosure action is completed, the property securing the loan is transferred to Other Real Estate Owned (“OREO”) status. We generally attempt to utilize all available remedies, such as note sales in lieu of foreclosure, in an effort to resolve non-accrual loans and OREO properties as quickly and prudently as possible in consideration of market conditions, the physical condition of the property and any other mitigating circumstances. We have not initiated any expected or imminent foreclosure proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. In the event that a non-accrual loan is subsequently brought current, it is returned to accrual status once the doubt concerning collectability has been removed and the borrower has demonstrated performance in accordance with the loan terms and has made at least six months of payments.

Previous wording

There was no carrying value of OREO properties on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at March 31, 2026 or December 31, 2025. We did not recognize any provision for losses on OREO properties during the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.

Current wording

There was no carrying value of OREO properties on our Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025. We did not recognize any provision for losses on OREO properties during the six months ended June 30, 2026 or 2025.

Previous wording

At March 31, 2026, there were $72.4 million of loans that were past due between 30 and 59 days, compared to $28.8 million at December 31, 2025. The 30 to 59-day delinquency levels fluctuate monthly and are generally considered a less accurate indicator of near-term credit quality trends than non-accrual loans.

Current wording

At June 30, 2026, there were $86.2 million of loans that were past due between 30 and 59 days, compared to $28.8 million at December 31, 2025. The 30 to 59-day delinquency levels fluctuate monthly and are generally considered a less accurate indicator of near-term credit quality trends than non-accrual loans.

Previous wording

At March 31, 2026, there were $11.4 million of loans that were past due between 60 and 89 days, compared to $30.1 million at December 31, 2025. The 60 to 89-day delinquency levels fluctuate monthly and are generally considered a less accurate indicator of near-term credit quality trends than non-accrual loans.

Current wording

At June 30, 2026, there were $24.1 million of loans that were past due between 60 and 89 days, compared to $30.1 million at December 31, 2025. The 60 to 89-day delinquency levels fluctuate monthly and are generally considered a less accurate indicator of near-term credit quality trends than non-accrual loans.

Previous wording

For a further discussion of the allowance for credit losses and related activity during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, please see Note 6 “Securities” and Note 7 “Loans Held for Investment, Net” to the condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Current wording

For a further discussion of the allowance for credit losses and related activity during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, please see Note 6 “Securities” and Note 7 “Loans Held for Investment, Net” to the condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Previous wording

Assets*.*Assets totaled $15.00 billion at March 31, 2026, $342.1 million below their level at December 31, 2025, primarily due to decreases of $294.3 million in cash and due from banks, and $148.6 million in the loan portfolio, partially offset by increases of $69.2 million in total securities and $36.2 million in loans held for sale.

Current wording

Assets*.*Assets totaled $15.04 billion at June 30, 2026, $298.7 million below their level at December 31, 2025, primarily due to decreases of $419.4 million in cash and due from banks, and $61.4 million in the loan portfolio, partially offset by increases of $185.0 million in total securities and $16.3 million in BOLI.

Previous wording

Loan originations, excluding new lines, totaled $220.4 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026.

Current wording

Loan originations, excluding new lines, totaled $475.7 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

Previous wording

Total investment securities increased $69.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, to $1.49 billion at period end, primarily due to purchases of $121.3 million, offset by proceeds from principal payments, calls and maturities of $43.6 million, an increase in unrealized losses of $5.2 million and proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities of $4.0 million. There were no transfers to or from securities held-to-maturity during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Current wording

Total investment securities increased $185.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, to $1.60 billion at period end, primarily due to purchases of $285.2 million, offset by proceeds from principal payments, calls and maturities of $89.8 million, an increase in unrealized losses of $6.4 million and proceeds from the sale of available for sale securities of $4.0 million. There were no transfers to or from securities held-to-maturity during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Previous wording

Liabilities*.*Total liabilities decreased $363.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, to $13.50 billion at period end, primarily due to decreases of $242.2 million in deposits (including mortgage escrow accounts), $73.0 million in FHLBNY advances and $41.4 million in subordinated debt.

Current wording

Liabilities*.*Total liabilities decreased $343.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, to $13.52 billion at period end, primarily due to decreases of $164.1 million in deposits (including mortgage escrow accounts), $123.0 million in FHLBNY advances and $41.3 million in subordinated debt.

Previous wording

Stockholders’ Equity*.*Stockholders’ equity increased $21.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, to $1.50 billion at period end, primarily due to net income of $34.6 million, partially offset by common stock dividends of $10.8 million, preferred stock dividends of $1.8 million and other comprehensive loss of $1.6 million.

Current wording

Stockholders’ Equity*.*Stockholders’ equity increased $44.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, to $1.52 billion at period end, primarily due to net income of $69.4 million, partially offset by common stock dividends of $21.8 million, and preferred stock dividends of $3.6 million.

Previous wording

*General.*Net income was $34.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net income of $21.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, net interest income increased by $18.0 million, income tax expense increased by $6.7 million, non-interest expense decreased by $2.8 million, the credit loss provision increased by $2.7 million, and non-interest income increased by $1.7 million, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

*General.*Net income was $34.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of $29.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, net interest income increased by $17.1 million, the credit loss provision increased by $4.7 million, non-interest expense increased by $4.4 million, income tax expense increased by $2.6 million, and non-interest income decreased by $329 thousand, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Previous wording

The discussion of net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 should be read in conjunction with the following tables, which set forth certain information related to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for those periods, and which also present the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. The average yields and costs were derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of their related assets or liabilities during the periods represented. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. No tax-equivalent adjustments have been made for interest income exempt from federal, state, and local taxation. The yields include loan fees consisting of amortization of loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct and indirect origination costs, prepayment fees, and late charges that are considered adjustments to yields. Net loan fees included in interest income were $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $1.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in net loan fees was primarily due to increases in deferred fees and prepayment penalty on loans in 2026.

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The discussion of net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 should be read in conjunction with the following tables, which set forth certain information related to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for those periods, and which also present the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. The average yields and costs were derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of their related assets or liabilities during the periods represented. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. No tax-equivalent adjustments have been made for interest income exempt from federal, state, and local taxation. The yields include loan fees consisting of amortization of loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct and indirect origination costs, prepayment fees, and late charges that are considered adjustments to yields. Net loan fees included in interest income were $1.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $1.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in net loan fees was primarily due to increases in deferred fees and prepayment penalties on loans in 2026.

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Net interest income. Net interest income was $112.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $18.0 million from the three months ended March 31, 2025. Average interest-earning assets were $14.20 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $1.2 billion from $12.96 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The net interest margin was 3.21% during the three months ended March 31, 2026, up from 2.95% during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

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Net interest income. Net interest income was $115.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $17.1 million from the three months ended June 30, 2025. Average interest-earning assets were $14.09 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $891.3 million from $13.20 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The net interest margin was 3.28% during the three months ended June 30, 2026, up from 2.98% during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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*Interest Income.*Interest income was $173.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $161.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, interest income increased $11.5 million from the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily reflecting increases in interest income of $10.7 million on other short-term investments, $7.4 million on business loans, $1.5 million on securities and $1.3 million on one-to-four family residential and coop/condo apartment loans, partially offset by a decrease in interest income of $4.6 million on multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans and $3.8 million on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans.

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*Interest Income.*Interest income was $175.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $167.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, interest income increased $7.7 million from the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily reflecting increases in interest income of $9.9 million on business loans, $6.1 million on other short-term investments, $3.2 million on securities and $1.1 million on one-to-four family residential and coop/condo apartment loans, partially offset by a decrease in interest income of $6.5 million on multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans, $4.7 million on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and $1.3 million of ADC loans.

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The increased interest income on other short-term investments, which is comprised of cash and due from banks and restricted stock, was related to a $1.32 billion increase in the average balances, partially offset by a 71-basis point decrease in the yield of such investments in the period. The increased interest income on business loans was due to a $526.5 million increase in the average balances, partially offset by a 16-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period. The increased interest income on securities was related to a $78.9 million in average balances and a 22-basis point increase in the yield of such securities in the period. The increased interest income on one-to-four family residential and coop/condo apartment loans was related to a $79.8 million increase in the average balances and a 15-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans was related to a $433.0 million decrease in the average balance, partially offset by a 3-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans reflected a $303.8 million decrease in the average balance, partially offset by a 1-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period.

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The increased interest income on business loans was due to a $690.7 million increase in the average balances, partially offset by an 18-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period. The increased interest income on other short-term investments, which is comprised of cash and due from banks and restricted stock, was related to a $845.8 million increase in the average balances, partially offset by a 67-basis point decrease in the yield of such investments in the period. The increased interest income on securities was related to a $220.9 million increase in average balances and a 34-basis point increase in the yield of such securities in the period. The increased interest income on one-to-four family residential and coop/condo apartment loans was related to a $82.9 million increase in the average balance and a 4-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans was related to a $545.6 million decrease in the average balance and a 4-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans reflected a $359.4 million decrease in the average balance, partially offset by a 1-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on ADC loans reflected a $45.4 million decrease in the average balance and a 130-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period.

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*Interest Expense.*Interest expense was $61.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $67.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, interest expense decreased $6.5 million, primarily reflecting a decrease in interest expense of $5.7 million on deposits.

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*Interest Expense.*Interest expense was $60.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $69.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, interest expense decreased $9.4 million, primarily reflecting a decrease in interest expense of $8.0 million on deposits.

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The decreased interest expense on deposits was primarily due to a 58-basis point decrease in rates paid on savings accounts and a $228.0 million decrease in average balances of such deposits, a 31-basis point decrease in rates paid on CDs, partially offset by a $132.1 million increase in the average balance of such deposits, and a 66-basis point decrease in rates paid on money market accounts, partially offset by a $685.0 million increase in average balances of such deposits in the period.

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The decreased interest expense on deposits was primarily due to a 59-basis point decrease in rates paid on savings accounts and a $241.1 million decrease in average balances of such deposits in the period, a 64-basis point decrease in rates paid on money market accounts, partially offset by a $621.3 million increase in average balances of such deposits, and a 20-basis point decrease in rates paid on interest-bearing checking accounts, partially offset by a $97.3 million increase in the average balance of such deposits.

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Provision for Credit Losses. We recorded a credit loss provision of $12.3 million and $9.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The $12.3 million credit loss provision for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily attributable to charge-offs and provisioning for individually analyzed loans. The $9.6 million credit loss provision for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily associated with provisioning for individually analyzed loans.

Current wording

Provision for Credit Losses. We recorded a credit loss provision of $13.9 million and $9.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The $13.9 million credit loss provision for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was attributable to charge-offs, provisioning for individually analyzed loans and growth in the business loan portfolio. The $9.2 million credit loss provision for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was primarily attributable to updates in the macroeconomic forecast and to the loss driver models.

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*Non-Interest Income.*Non-interest income totaled $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $9.6 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by a $1.1 million increase in service charges and other fees and a $565 thousand increase in BOLI income.

Current wording

*Non-Interest Income.*Non-interest income totaled $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by a $2.0 million loss on sale of loans and other assets during the three months ended June 30, 2026, partially offset by an increase of $1.8 million in service charges and other fees and an $852 thousand increase in BOLI income.

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Non-interest expense was 1.68% and 1.90% of average assets during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

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Non-interest expense was 1.74% and 1.72% of average assets during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

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Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $13.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to income tax expense of $7.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The reported effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was 28.7%, and 25.3%, respectively.

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Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense was $13.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to income tax expense of $10.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. The reported effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was 27.3%, and 26.1%, respectively.

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*Non-Interest Expense.*Non-interest expense totaled $62.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $65.5 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $7.2 million pension settlement loss recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2025, with no comparable expense in the current‑year period, partially offset by an increase of $3.9 million of salaries and employee benefits.

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*Non-Interest Expense.*Non-interest expense was $127.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $125.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in non-interest expense is primarily due to a $7.5 million increase in salaries and employee benefits and a $7.2 million increase due to the pension settlement loss recorded during the first quarter of 2025.
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Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc., formerly known as Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., is a New York corporation and bank holding company formed in 1988. Dime Commercial Bank, formerly known as Dime Community Bank, is the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The name change became effective during the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and did not affect the Company’s organizational structure, operations, or financial results. On a parent-only basis, the Company has minimal operations, other than as owner of Dime Commercial Bank. The Company is dependent on dividends from its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dime Commercial Bank, its own earnings, additional capital raised, and borrowings as sources of funds.

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transferred, Workout will attempt to negotiate a repayment plan or other resolution with the borrower to avoid foreclosure, where appropriate.

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*Non-Interest Expense.*Non-interest expense totaled $64.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $60.3 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily driven by $3.6 million of salaries and employee benefits.

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Comparison of Operating Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025

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The discussion of net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 should be read in conjunction with the following tables, which set forth certain information related to the Consolidated Statements of Operations for those periods, and which also present the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. The average yields and costs were derived by dividing income or expense by the average balance of their related assets or liabilities during the periods represented. Average balances were derived from average daily balances. No tax-equivalent adjustments have been made for interest income exempt from federal, state, and local taxation. The yields include loan fees consisting of amortization of loan origination and commitment fees and certain direct and indirect origination costs, prepayment fees, and late charges that are considered adjustments to yields. Net loan fees included in interest income were $3.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $2.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in net loan fees was primarily due to increases in deferred fees and prepayment penalty fees on loans in 2026.

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The increased interest income on business loans was due to a $609.1 million increase in the average balances, partially offset by a 17-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period. The increased interest income on other short-term investments was related to a $1.08 billion increase in the average balances, partially offset by a 69-basis point decrease in the yield of such investments in the period. The increased interest income on securities was related to a $150.3 million increase in the average balances and a 28-basis point increase in the yield of such securities in the period. The increased interest income on one-to-four family loans was related to a $81.3 million increase in the average balances and a 9-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on multifamily residential and residential mixed-use loans was related to a $489.6 million decrease in the average balance and a 1-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans reflected a $331.8 million decrease in the average balance, partially offset by a 1-basis point increase in the yield of such loans in the period. The decreased interest income on acquisition, development and construction loan income reflected a $38.6 million decrease in the average balance and a 95-basis point decrease in the yield of such loans in the period.