Citizens Financial Services, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

MANSFIELD, Penn., March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Citizens Financial Services, Inc. (OTC BB: CZFS), the bank holding company for First Citizens Community Bank, recently declared a cash dividend for its shareholders.

The cash dividend of $.425 per share is payable on March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2017. This quarterly cash dividend is an increase of 2.4% over the regular cash dividend of $.415 declared one year ago.

"Our focus continues to be driven by our desire to provide shareholders with a solid return on their investment in us. As a result, we have continued our emphasis on organic growth in our loan portfolio, particularly in the agricultural arena. We believe this growth will support our efforts to remain a strong, independent community bank," noted CEO and President Randall E. Black.

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.