---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-002737"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TRST"
cik: "0000357301"
company_name: "TRUSTCO BANK CORP N Y"
filed_at: "2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T06:39:53.859598+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# TrustCo Bank engages with HoldCo Asset Management, reaffirms 2M share repurchase program

## Summary
- Engaging with HoldCo Asset Management on business, capital allocation, M&A strategy, and board composition.
- Share repurchase program authorized Dec 19, 2025: up to 2M shares (~11% of outstanding), to be completed in 2026.
- Board believes stock is 'highly undervalued,' prioritizing buybacks over acquisitions.
- Repurchase subject to market conditions, liquidity, capital requirements, and financial performance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-002737
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TRST
- cik: 0000357301
- company_name: TRUSTCO BANK CORP N Y
- filed_at: 2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357301/000114036126002737/0001140361-26-002737-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357301/000114036126002737/ef20064200_8k.htm

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