Westamerica Bancorp authorizes repurchase of up to 2M shares (8% of outstanding) through Dec 31, 2026

WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION

Board approved repurchase of up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock, representing about 8.0% of shares outstanding as of Sept 30, 2025.
Buyback may be executed on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions prior to December 31, 2026.
Chairman, President & CEO David Payne cited financial strength, conservative risk profile, and reliable earnings as rationale.
No expiration or accelerated purchase commitments beyond the specified period.

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