8-K
CITIZENS HOLDING CO /MS/ (CIZN)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 28, 2022
CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
| Mississippi | 001-15375 | 64-0666512 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br> <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 521 Main Street, Philadelphia, Mississippi | 39350 | |
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| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
(601) 656-4692
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading<br> <br>Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange<br> <br>on Which Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.20 par value | CIZN | NASDAQ Global Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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On November 28, 2022, Citizens Holding Company issued a press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend of $.24 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2022. This press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (d) | Exhibits |
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| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated November 28, 2022 |
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| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
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.
| CITIZENS HOLDING COMPANY | ||
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| BY: | /s/ Phillip R. Branch | |
| Phillip R. Branch | ||
| Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
DATE: November 29, 2022
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Citizens Holding Company Announces Cash Dividend
PHILADELPHIA, Miss.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—November 28, 2022—Citizens Holding Company (NASDAQ:CIZN) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share payable December 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2022.
“Today we are announcing our fourth quarter 2022 dividend of $0.24 per share” said Greg L. McKee, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This dividend will bring the total dividend for 2022 to $0.96 per share of common stock.”
Citizens Holding Company is a one-bank holding company and the parent company of The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, both headquartered in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The Bank currently has twenty-eight banking locations in fourteen counties throughout the state of Mississippi. In addition to full service commercial banking, the Company offers mortgage loans, title insurance services through its affiliate, Title Services, LLC and a full range of Internet banking services including online banking, bill pay and cash management services for businesses. Internet services are available at the Bank web site, www.thecitizensbankphila.com. Citizens Holding Company stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market and is traded under the symbol CIZN. The Company’s transfer agent is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Investor relations information may be obtained at the corporate website, www.citizensholdingcompany.com.
Contact:
Citizens Holding Company, Philadelphia
Phillip R. Branch, 601/656-4692
Phillip.branch@thecitizensbank.bank