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Patriot Bank’s Formal Agreement With the OCC Has Been Terminated

Patriot Bank's OCC Formal Agreement Termination Marks Regulatory Milestone and Cost Reduction

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Patriot National Bancorp, Inc., through its subsidiary Patriot Bank, announced the termination of its Formal Agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) effective June 30, 2026. The OCC stated that the bank's safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance no longer require the agreement. This development reflects strong operational progress and will reduce regulatory costs, benefiting shareholders.

Patriot Bank’s Formal Agreement With the OCC Has Been Terminated
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Key Points

  • The OCC terminated the Formal Agreement dated January 14, 2025, recognizing improved safety and compliance at Patriot Bank.
  • Termination of the agreement reduces regulatory costs and fees, directly benefiting shareholders.
  • Patriot Bank continues its strategic focus on expanding its deposit franchise across key U.S. markets, serving high-net-worth families.

STAMFORD, Conn., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Bank, N.A. (“Patriot Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNBK), announced today that its Formal Agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency dated January 14, 2025, has been terminated, effective June 30, 2026.

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in an order dated June 30, 2026, stated that “the safety and soundness of the Bank and its compliance with the laws and regulations does not require the continued existence of the [Formal] Agreement.”

Steven Sugarman, President and CEO of Patriot Bank, stated “This important milestone is a testament to the terrific team Patriot Bank has assembled to build America’s premier bank serving high-net-worth families. The termination of the Formal Agreement will result in immediate benefits for our shareholders through reduced regulatory costs and fees. Our team will continue to be laser focused on expanding our deposit franchise across key markets throughout the country.”   

Patriot Bank published a Shareholder Update letter from Mr. Sugarman dated July 1, 2026 which provides additional details on the impact of Patriot Bank’s improved regulatory status and updates relating to the bank. The letter can be found at https://pnbk.q4ir.com or the investor relationship link at www.bankpatriot.com.

About Patriot Bank, N.A.

Patriot Bank is a national bank chartered by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and insured by the FDIC with $1.3 billion in total assets. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Patriot Bank provides commercial banking, private banking, treasury management, and lending solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals across the country.

For more information about Patriot Bank, please visit www.bankpatriot.com.

About Patriot National Bancorp, Inc.

Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNBK) is a Federal Reserve-regulated bank holding company and the parent company of Patriot Bank, N.A., its wholly owned subsidiary.

For more information about Patriot National Bancorp, please visit www.bankpatriot.com and our dedicated Investor Site.

Media Contact:

Kirsten Hoekman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (203) 252-5912


Risks

  • Despite the termination of the agreement, ongoing regulatory compliance remains critical for continued safety and soundness, posing ongoing oversight risks for the banking sector.
  • Expansion into new markets may expose the bank to competitive and operational risks typical in commercial and private banking sectors.
  • As a regional bank with $1.3 billion in assets, macroeconomic factors like interest rate changes or economic downturns could impact loan performance and deposit growth.

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