By Katherine Hamilton
Westamerica Bancorp plans to buy back 2 million shares.
The holding company for a California regional bank said Thursday it expects to repurchase the shares before March 31, 2026.
The buyback represents about 7.5% of Westamerica's common stock outstanding as of Dec. 31, it said.
"This stock repurchase plan recognizes Westamerica's financial strength, conservative risk profile and reliable earnings stream," Chief Executive David Payne said.
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February 27, 2025 14:26 ET (19:26 GMT)
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