- The Bank of South Carolina Corporation reported **unaudited earnings of $2,143,640** for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking an **18.97% increase** from $1,801,863 in the same period of 2024.  **[1007273_20251009CL93264:0]** 
- Basic earnings per share for Q3 2025 were **$0.40**, and diluted earnings per share were **$0.38**, compared to **$0.33** basic and diluted EPS for Q3 2024.  **[1007273_20251009CL93264:0]** 
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, earnings increased **19.51% to $5,893,809**, up from $4,931,457 for the same period in 2024.  **[1007273_20251009CL93264:0]** 
- Annualized returns on average assets and average equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were **1.37% and 14.03%**, respectively, compared to 1.10% and 13.50% for the prior year.  **[1007273_20251009CL93264:0]** 
- The company achieved its **highest quarterly earnings on record** and raised its cash dividend for the second consecutive quarter and third time in the past twelve months.  **[1007273_20251009CL93264:1]**

Bank of South Carolina Corporation Announces Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

- The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.23 per share**.  **[1007273_20250925CL81415:0]** 
- This dividend is payable on **October 31, 2025**, to shareholders of record as of **October 7, 2025**.  **[1007273_20250925CL81415:0]** 
- This marks the **144th quarterly cash dividend** paid and is the second consecutive quarter the cash dividend has been raised.  **[1007273_20250925CL81415:0]** 
- Over the past twelve months, the cash dividend has increased by **$0.06 per share, or 35%**.  **[1007273_20250925CL81415:0]**

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