Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

MANSFIELD, Pa., Nov. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (CZFS) the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, recently declared a cash dividend for CZFS shareholders.

The cash dividend of $.42 per share is payable on December 30, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 16, 2016. This quarterly cash dividend is an increase of 2.4% over the cash dividend paid December 30, 2015.

President and CEO Randall E. Black noted, "We remain committed to providing a solid return for shareholders, while maintaining our position as a strong, independent community bank. This commitment is reflected in our robust financial performance and growth in the Southcentral Pennsylvania market."

Citizens Financial Services, Inc. is a $1.2 billion holding company conducting business through First Citizens Community Bank. First Citizens Community Bank operates 26 offices in Pennsylvania and New York. 

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SOURCE Citizens Financial Services, Inc.