Metropolitan Bank Finalizes $178.5M Common Stock Offering at $85.00/Share

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Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. has finalized the terms of its previously announced public offering, agreeing to sell 2.1 million shares of common stock at $85.00 per share, with an option for additional shares, to raise approximately $169.3 million in net proceeds.

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• Offering Finalized

  The company entered into an underwriting agreement to sell 2,100,000 shares of common stock in a registered public offering.

• Pricing Details

  Shares are priced at $85.00 per share. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 315,000 shares.

• Net Proceeds

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $169.3 million in net proceeds for the company.

• Use of Proceeds

  Funds will be used to support organic growth initiatives, investments in the Bank, working capital for ongoing operations, and general corporate purposes.

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This 8-K filing provides the definitive terms and pricing for Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.'s public offering, finalizing the details of the offering initiated with a preliminary prospectus supplement on February 25, 2026. The company is raising a substantial amount of capital, approximately $169.3 million in net proceeds, which represents a significant portion of its market capitalization. While the offering is dilutive, the pricing at $85.00 per share, a small discount to the current market price of $86.30, indicates a reasonable valuation for the capital infusion. The proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including growth initiatives and working capital, which should strengthen the company's financial position and support its strategic objectives. Investors should note the dilutive impact but also the enhanced financial flexibility this capital raise provides.