Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan Authorization
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
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Source: GlobeNewswire
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company’s stock repurchase plan authorization by 2,000,000 shares. After accounting for shares previously purchased, and the 785,023 available under the prior authorization, the Company currently has 2,785,023 shares remaining under the expanded plan, which represents 11.8 percent of the Company’s common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026. Under the plan the Company may repurchase, as conditions warrant, shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions prior to December 31, 2026. “The increase in our stock repurchase plan authorization recognizes Westamerica’s financial strength, conservative risk profile and reliable earnings,” stated Chairman, President and CEO David Payne. “Westamerica continues to proactively manage shareholder’s capital.” Westamerica Bancorpo
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