Board of Directors declares $0.40 regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock, resulting in a current annual yield of approximately 2.8% percent

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercantile Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:MBWM) ("Mercantile") announced today that on July 16, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, payable on September 16, 2026, to holders of record as of September 4, 2026. The $0.40 cash dividend represents increases of 2.6 percent and 5.3 percent from the cash dividends paid during the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively.

"Our steadfast commitment to building shareholder through meaningful cash returns was evidenced by our Board of Directors' declaration of an increased third quarter 2026 regular cash dividend," said Ray Reitsma, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercantile. "We are pleased that our financial performance measures remained strong during the second quarter of 2026 amid persistent uncertainty in macro-economic and geopolitical conditions, which enabled us to once again provide shareholders with a competitive dividend yield. Based on the strength of our current balance sheet composition and asset quality metrics, along with the recording of solid operating results in future periods as anticipated, we believe we are well positioned to continue our regular cash dividend program while maintaining sufficient capital levels to support asset expansion objectives."

About Mercantile Bank Corporation

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mercantile Bank Corporation is the bank holding company for Mercantile Bank and Eastern Michigan Bank. Mercantile Bank and Eastern Michigan Bank provide financial products and services in a professional and personalized manner designed to make banking easier for businesses, individuals, and governmental units. Distinguished by exceptional service, knowledgeable staff, and commitment to the communities they serve, Mercantile Bank and Eastern Michigan Bank together comprise one of the largest Michigan-based banking organizations with total combined assets of $6.8 billion. Mercantile Bank Corporation's common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "MBWM." For more information about Mercantile, visit www.mercbank.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) @MercBank, and LinkedIn @merc-bank.

Forward-Looking Statements

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