President’s Report
February 16, 2017
Dividend Announcement
FHLBNY Declares a 5.65% Dividend for the Fourth Quarter of 2016
I am pleased to announce that, on February 16, 2017, your Board of Directors approved a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2016 of 5.65% (annualized). The dollar amount of the dividend will be approximately $87.6 million. The cash dividend will be distributed on February 17, 2017.
Our role as a reliable and trusted funding partner for our members positioned the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York to perform well throughout 2016. Our strong performance is reflected in our quarterly dividends, which totaled $286.6 million for 2016 – a full-year dividend rate of 5.00 percent. In providing a consistent and reasonable dividend to our members, we are able to enhance member value.
We will publish our 2016 audited financial results in its Form 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which is expected to be filed on or about March 20, 2017.
Sincerely,
José R. González
President and Chief Executive Officer
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