Old Second Bancorp Authorizes New $61.2M Share Repurchase Program
Summary
Old Second Bancorp authorized a new $61.2 million share repurchase program, a substantial increase from its previous authorization, indicating management's confidence and commitment to shareholder returns.
Key Events
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New Share Repurchase Program Authorized
The Board authorized a new program to repurchase up to $61.2 million of common stock from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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Increased Buyback Authorization
This new program replaces an expiring $43.9 million plan, representing a material increase in the authorized repurchase amount.
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Regulatory Nonobjection Received
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has provided nonobjection to the new repurchase program.
Analysis
The company's board has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $61.2 million, replacing the expiring $43.9 million program. This represents a significant increase in authorized buybacks, signaling management's confidence in the company's valuation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, despite recent reports of deteriorating asset quality. The program has received regulatory nonobjection.
At the time of this filing, OSBC was trading at $22.99 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.2B. The 52-week trading range was $16.43 to $23.08. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.