Greater Hudson Bank Declares a Special Dividend of Five Cents per Share

BARDONIA, NY--(Marketwired - October 21, 2016) - Kenneth J. Torsoe, chairman of the board of directors of Greater Hudson Bank (the "Bank") (OTCQX: GHDS), announced that on October 20, 2016, the board of directors of the Bank declared a special cash dividend payable to holders of the Bank's common stock of five cents ($0.05) per share. The dividend will be paid on December 23, 2016 to stockholders of record on December 9, 2016.

Mr. Torsoe commented that, "The Bank is proud to be in a position to pay a cash dividend. This special cash dividend is attributable to the Bank's performance, its strong capital position and its commitment to maximizing its return to investors."

Edward T. Lutz, president and CEO of Greater Hudson Bank, stated, "We are very pleased to be able to reward our shareholders who show a continued belief in the mission of our Bank, and our commitment to the communities that we serve with this cash dividend."

Greater Hudson Bank, founded in 2002, is headquartered in Bardonia, NY. The Bank, which specializes in providing customized banking services to Hudson Valley based businesses, non-profits and municipal agencies is chartered by the New York State Department of Financial Services and its deposits are insured by the FDIC. As evidence of the Bank's financial strength, Greater Hudson Bank has been recognized with a superior rating by the country's leading independent bank rating and research firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Further information can be found on the Bank's website at www.GreaterHudsonBank.com or by calling 844-GREAT-11.

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