Oriental Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: OFG), a leading financial holding
company in Puerto Rico, today announced that its Board of Directors
declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share for
the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2008, payable on January 15,
2009, to holders of record on December 30, 2008, with an ex-dividend
date of December 26, 2008.
About Oriental Financial Group
Oriental Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial holding company
operating under U.S. and Puerto Rico banking laws and regulations. Now
in its 44th year in business, Oriental provides a full range
of mortgage, commercial and consumer banking services through 23
financial centers in Puerto Rico, as well as financial planning, trust,
insurance, investment brokerage and investment banking services.
Investor information about Oriental can be found at www.orientalfg.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect
management's beliefs and expectations and are subject to risks and
uncertainties inherent to the Group's business, including, without
limitation, the effect of economic and market conditions, the level and
volatility of interest rates, and other risks and considerations
detailed in the Group’s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. These or other factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from forward-looking statements. The Group also disclaims any
obligations to update information contained in this news release because
of developments occurring after the date of issuance.
Puerto Rico Contact:
Oriental Financial Group Inc.
Marilyn
Santiago-Colón, 787-993-4648
or
U.S. Contact:
Anreder
& Company
Steven Anreder and Gary Fishman, 212-532-3232
