TINTON FALLS, N.J., Dec. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two River Bancorp (Nasdaq: TRCB ) (the "Company"), the parent company of Two River Community Bank (the “Bank”) , today announced the completion of a private placement of $10 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed to floating rate subordinated notes to certain institutional accredited investors. The Company also announced the repayment of its remaining $6.0 million of Series C preferred stock that was issued to the United States Treasury in connection with its participation in the Small Business Lending Fund Program (the “SBLF”). The remaining proceeds from the placement of the notes will be used for general corporate purposes and to support future growth.
Terms of Subordinated Notes
The subordinated notes have a maturity date of December 31, 2025 and bear interest, payable quarterly, at the rate of 6.25% per annum until January 1, 2021. On that date, the interest rate will be adjusted to float at an annual rate equal to the three-month LIBOR rate plus 464 basis points (4.64%) until maturity. The notes include a right of prepayment, without penalty, on or after December 14, 2020 and, in certain limited circumstances, before that date. The indebtedness evidenced by the subordinated notes, including principal and interest, is unsecured and subordinate and junior in right to payment to general and secured creditors of the Company and depositors of the Bank. The subordinated notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.
FIG Partners acted as placement agent for the private placement of the subordinated notes. Stevens and Lee served as issuer's counsel, and Hogan Lovells served as placement agent's counsel.
Management Commentary
William D. Moss, President and CEO, stated, “We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our subordinated debt placement, as a form of low-cost regulatory capital. This transaction is in line with our long-term capital management strategy of exiting SBLF in a deliberate and timely manner, and without any dilution to our shareholder base or detriment to our growth plans. The Company remains committed to increasing shareholder value, and we believe that the repayment of our outstanding SBLF debt is an important step in our strategic plan.”
About the Company
Two River Bancorp is the holding company for Two River Community Bank, which is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Two River Community Bank operates 15 branches and two Loan Production Offices throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. More information about Two River Community Bank and Two River Bancorp is available at www.tworiverbank.com .
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CONTACT: Investor Contact: Adam Prior, Senior Vice President The Equity Group Inc. Phone: (212) 836-9606 E-mail: aprior@equityny.com Media Contact: Adam Cadmus, Marketing Director Phone: (732) 982-2167 Email: acadmus@tworiverbank.com
