---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-276008"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BCBP"
cik: "0001228454"
company_name: "BCB BANCORP INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-18T20:46:52+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-18T20:48:11.701653+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BCB Bancorp suspends quarterly cash dividends to preserve capital; saves ~$1.86M per quarter

## Summary
- Board voted to suspend dividends on common and preferred stock effective immediately.
- Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan also suspended.
- CEO cites credit portfolio evaluation and capital preservation; suspension saves ~$1.86M per quarter.
- Company expects to maintain well-capitalized status with a reasonable cushion.
- Parent company's cash position limited; bank to support debt service obligations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-276008
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BCBP
- cik: 0001228454
- company_name: BCB BANCORP INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-18T20:46:52+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1228454/000119312526276008/0001193125-26-276008-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1228454/000119312526276008/d104020d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-276008.txt

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