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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-023011"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MCB"
cik: "0001476034"
company_name: "Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp."
filed_at: "2025-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-24T22:15:15.523117+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. authorizes $50M share repurchase program

## Summary
- Board approved up to $50M in repurchases of common stock (NYSE: MCB) on March 12, 2025.
- CEO Mark DeFazio cites confidence in long-term growth trajectory and balance sheet strength.
- Repurchases may occur on open market or under Rule 10b5-1 plans; no expiration date.
- Program funded with available cash; can be suspended or discontinued at any time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-023011
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MCB
- cik: 0001476034
- company_name: Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.
- filed_at: 2025-03-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1476034/000110465925023011/0001104659-25-023011-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1476034/000110465925023011/tm259001d1_8k.htm

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