Isabella Bank Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Dividend Form 8 K

Isabella Bank Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Dividend

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, November 21, 2024 - Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX:ISBA) today announced its Board of Directors declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.28 per common share at its regular meeting on November 20, 2024. The dividend will be payable December 18, 2024 to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2024. Based on ISBA's closing stock price of $24.89 per share as of November 20, 2024, the annualized cash dividend yield is 4.50%.

"I am pleased to announce our $0.28 per share fourth quarter cash dividend. This dividend shows our continued commitment to building shareholder value," said Jerome E. Schwind, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our ongoing financial strength allows us the ability to provide our shareholders with an attractive dividend."

About the Corporation

Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX:ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state-chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving its customers' and communities' local banking needs for over 120 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services. The Bank has locations throughout eight Mid-Michigan counties: Bay, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.

For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the Investor Relations link at www.isabellabank.com. Isabella Bank Corporation common stock is quoted on the OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets Group, Inc.'s electronic quotation system (www.otcmarkets.com) under the symbol "ISBA." The Corporation's investor relations firm is Stonegate Capital Partners, Inc. (www.stonegateinc.com).

Contact

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Forward-Looking Statements

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