NOTE 12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

On March 31, 2018, we issued 13,000 restricted shares of our common stock valued at $13,520, to each of Messrs. Norm DesRosiers, Bryan Waters and William Zender, who are members of our Board of Directors (the “Board”), in consideration of their service on the Board during the three months ended March 31, 2018.  These shares vested immediately on grant date.

On June 30, 2018, we issued 13,000 restricted shares of our common stock valued at $15,600, to each of Messrs. DesRosiers, Waters and Zender, in consideration of their service on the Board during the three months ended June 30, 2018.  These shares vested immediately on grant date.

On April 24, 2018, our Board authorized the repurchase of shares of our common stock in an amount not to exceed $1.0 million. Such repurchases may be made from time to time based on market conditions and may be completed in the open market or in privately-negotiated transactions. Repurchase transactions will be executed only when we believe that we will remain in compliance with the covenants of the NSB Credit Agreement.  Finally, execution of share repurchases may require regulatory approval in one or more jurisdictions. We have not repurchased any of our common stock as of June 30, 2018.