The dividend is scheduled for payout on July 31, 2026, to all shareholders of record as of July 7. This $0.02-per-share increase over the previous quarter follows a long-term strategy of consistent returns for investors. Eugene H. Walpole, IV, President and CEO, noted that the move reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering value during its nearly four decades of operation.

Since its inception in 1987, the Charleston-based holding company has expanded its footprint across South Carolina, maintaining offices in locations including North Charleston, Summerville, and Mt. Pleasant. The corporation’s common stock continues to trade on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol BKSC.