How do I purchase Traditions Bancorp stock?
Traditions Bank’s common stock trades on the
OTC Markets under the ticker symbol
TRBK. You may purchase the stock through a stock broker or with an online brokerage account.
How do I purchase stock if I don’t have a broker or online brokerage account?
We may be able to suggest a local broker. Please contact John Blecher, CFO, at 717-747-2601.
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How many common shares does Traditions Bancorp have outstanding?
As of 4/30/2021, we had 3,129,269 common shares outstanding.
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Traditions Bank’s transfer agent?
Computershare, 10 Commerce Drive, Cranford, NJ 07016.
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How can I find current information about my stock online?
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Do I need to hold my shares of stock in paper certificates?
Following the exchange of York Traditions Bank stock to Traditions Bancorp, Inc., all common stock will be held electronically.
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What is the advantage of holding my shares in street name?
You will no longer have to worry about losing the certificates. Your shares of Traditions Bank will show on your brokerage statement along with any other stocks held in your account. Lastly, the stock price will generally pass through and be included on your monthly statement.
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Does Traditions Bank hold Shareholders meetings?
Yes. The Annual Shareholders Meeting is generally held the next to last week of April.
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Who is entitled to vote at the Shareholders meetings?
Shareholders owning Bank common stock as of the date of record for that year (generally the last business day of February) are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each shareholder has one vote per share on all matters to be voted on.
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What happens at the Annual Shareholders Meeting?
Generally at each Annual Shareholders Meeting, the President & CEO gives a report on the state of Traditions Bancorp. Shareholders elect any Directors whose term has expired, ratify the selection of the holding company's independent auditor, and attend to any other business properly presented at the meeting. Afterward, there is opportunity for food and fellowship among Shareholders, Directors, Senior Leadership, and our Associates.
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When is your next Annual Shareholders Meeting?
The next meeting will be held in April 2022. An exact date will be announced closer to that time.
What if I cannot attend the Annual Shareholder Meeting?
If you are unable to attend the Annual Shareholders Meeting in person, you can still get your views heard. If shares are registered in your name, we’ll send you a proxy form before the meeting, allowing you to vote for or against each of the items on the agenda. Fill out and sign the form and return it by the deadline as instructed.
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I received notice that I need to exchange my York Traditions Bank shares. Will they have the same value?
The shareholders of York Traditions Bank approved the formation of a holding company, Traditions Bancorp, Inc., at the annual meeting in April 2021. York Traditions Bank shareholders will receive one share of stock in Traditions Bancorp for each share they own in York Traditions Bank. The holding company has the same shareholders and the same number of shares outstanding. The reorganization will have no impact on the value.
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Why did the bank form a holding company?
The holding company will provide the bank with more flexibility for such things as raising capital or repurchasing stock in the future. Traditions Bancorp is the holding company for Traditions Bank, our new bank name as of April 6, 2021.
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How do I go about exchanging my York Traditions Bank certificates for Traditions Bancorp certificates?
You will receive correspondence from Computershare, our transfer agent. Included in the correspondence is a transmittal document listing each stock certificate you own with York Traditions Bank. Follow the instructions by signing the transmittal and returning it and the certificates to Computershare
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Will I receive paper certificates of Traditions Bancorp?
No. Your new shares will be put on deposit electronically at Computershare. You may leave the shares there or have them transferred to your broker or online brokerage account.
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What are the advantages of electronic shares over paper shares?
Shareholders no longer have to keep track of paper certificates, which can easily get lost or stolen, eliminating customer expense for replacements. Stock transactions are also fast and efficient since the paper certificates do not need to first be signed and mailed to a broker. Also, a complete overview of shares can be accessed online anytime. Alternately, a monthly statement can be requested.
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Do I have to send Computershare the actual York Traditions Bank certificates rather than copies?
You must send Computershare the original certificates in order to receive Traditions Bancorp common stock in exchange.
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It makes me nervous sending the certificates in the mail. What should I do?
You can make copies of the certificates and send the originals via certified mail or overnight mail.
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What if I lost one or more of my paper certificates?
Please reference the transmittal document for details about what to do if you lost a paper certificate.
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May I just bring the transmittal and the certificates into one of the Traditions Bank offices?
No. You must mail the certificates to Computershare in order to receive Traditions Bancorp common stock.
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Who should I call if I have questions concerning the exchange of York Traditions Bank shares for Traditions Bancorp shares?
Call Computershare at 1-800-546-5141 or 1-781-575-2765 if outside the USA and Canada.
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