Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Declares Special Dividend
MANSFIELD, Pa., Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CZFS) the bank holding company for First Citizens National Bank, recently declared a special cash dividend for Citizens Financial Services shareholders.
A cash dividend of 7 1/2 cents per share will be paid on December 17, 2010 to shareholders of record on November 29, 2010. This one-time special cash dividend results in an overall increase of 6.3% in dividends declared this year versus 2009. CEO and President Randall E. Black stated, "This one-time special dividend is a direct reflection of this year's outstanding financial performance along with the strong capital position of the Company, as well as the Board of Directors' commitment to provide total shareholder return."
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a $785 million bank holding company conducting business through First Citizens National Bank. First Citizens National Bank operates 17 full-service offices in Pennsylvania and New York.
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