Bancorp of New Jersey announces a 5% Stock Dividend

FORT LEE, N.J., June 26, 2017 -- The Board of Directors of Bancorp of New Jersey declared a 5% stock dividend payable on August 1, 2017 to shareholders of record July 17, 2017. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares based on the closing price on the record date. The stock dividend will increase the number of outstanding shares of the Company by approximately 320,000, bringing the total common shares outstanding to approximately 6,707,831.

Chairman of the Board Gerald A. Calabrese, Jr. commented: “We remain committed in retaining capital to allow the Company to invest more in its strategic initiatives and leverage its ability for growth. The stock dividend reflects the Company’s fidelity to its shareholders, providing for a future benefit in the growth of the Company.”

Bank of New Jersey, headquartered at 1365 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, New Jersey, offers convenient hours and a high level of service for traditional consumer and commercial products and services. The Bank currently has 9 branch offices located in Fort Lee (3 locations), Hackensack, Haworth, Harrington Park, Englewood, Cliffside Park, and Woodcliff Lake.

For more information about Bank of New Jersey and its products and services, please visit http://www.bonj.net or call 201-720-3201.

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Contact: Nancy E. Graves
President & CEO
201-720-3200