CHMG 8-K
Chemung Financial Corp (CHMG)
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On August 19, 2026, Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) issued a press release announcing an increase in its quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, and the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable October 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2026.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Chemung Financial Corporation dated August 19, 2026. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||
| Date: August 19, 2026 | By: | /s/ Dale M. McKim III |
| Dale M. McKim III | ||
| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||
EXHIBIT 99.1
Chemung Financial Corporation Announces Dividend Increase
ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend increase of $0.02 per share, raising its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share, payable on October 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2026.
“We are pleased to announce the Corporation’s decision to raise its quarterly dividend by $0.02 per share. The raise represents a 5.9% increase over the prior quarterly dividend and brings total increases since the beginning of 2025 to $0.05 per share, or 16.1%,” said Anders M. Tomson, President and CEO of Chemung Financial Corporation.
Chemung Financial Corporation is a $2.8 billion financial services holding company headquartered in Elmira, New York and operates 30 offices through its principal subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with full trust powers. Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest locally-owned and managed community bank in New York State. Chemung Financial Corporation is also the parent of CFS Group, Inc., a financial services subsidiary offering non-traditional services including mutual funds, annuities, brokerage services, tax preparation services and insurance.
This press release may be found at www.chemungcanal.com
Category: Financial
Source: Chemung Financial Corp
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