Other Events On July 23, 2026, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on August 14, 2026 to holders of record as of August 7, 2026. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any p…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 23, 2026, Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is…

Other Events On June 25, 2026, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on July 24, 2026 to holders of record as of July 17, 2026. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose. ​

Amended employment agreements for senior executives, including changes to compensation and benefits.

Other Events On April 23, 2026, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on May 15, 2026 to holders of record as of May 8, 2026. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpos…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 23, 2026, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is…

Other Events On March 25, 2026, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on April 24, 2026 to holders of record as of April 17, 2026. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose. ​

Other Events. Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its intention to redeem at par on March 30, 2026, all of its outstanding $40,000,000 principal amount of Fixed/Floating Subordinated Debentures (the "Debentures") due 2030. The proposed redemption is part of the Company’s ongoing capital management strategy and reflects its strong capital position and liquidity profile. The redemption of the Debentures is expected to be funded with cash on hand and will be accretive to EP…

Other Events On January 22, 2026, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on February 13, 2026 to holders of record as of February 6, 2026. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” fo…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 21, 2026, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference herei…

Other Events On December 17, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on January 23, 2026 to holders of record as of January 16, 2026. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose. ​

Chief Commercial Officer — Conrad Gunther: The filing announces the retirement of the Chief Commercial Officer with a named successor, representing an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of executive talent.

Other Events On October 23, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on November 13, 2025 to holders of record as of November 6, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” fo…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 23, 2025, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference here…

Other Events On September 23, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on October 24, 2025 to holders of record as of October 17, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose. ​

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 24, 2025, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is b…

Other Events On July 24, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on August 15, 2025 to holders of record as of August 8, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any p…

Other Events On June 26, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on July 24, 2025 to holders of record as of July 17, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose. ​

Chief Accounting Officer — Elizabeth DiGangi: The filing discloses the internal promotion of Elizabeth DiGangi from Controller to Chief Accounting Officer, which is a standard succession event rather than a departure.

Other Events On April 24, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on May 15, 2025 to holders of record as of May 8, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpos…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 22, 2025, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is…

Other Events On March 27, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on April 24, 2025 to holders of record as of April 17, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose. ​

Other Events On January 23, 2025, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on February 13, 2025 to holders of record as of February 6, 2025. The text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit 99.1 to this report is being “furnished” to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” fo…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 23, 2025, Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the Press Release attached hereto and incorporated by reference herei…

Director — Michael P. Devine: The filing confirms a previously announced retirement of a director, which is an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of a senior executive.