Dimeco, Inc. (OTCMKTS: DIMC) Closes $25 Million Capital Offering

Honesdale, Penn. - DIMECO, Inc. (OTCMKTS: DIMC) ("DIMECO, Inc." or the "Company"), the holding company for The Dime Bank, announced today that it has completed the private placement of $25 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2036. The notes have been structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under bank regulatory guidelines. The Company intends that proceeds from the sale of the notes will be used for general corporate purposes. The Company is entitled to redeem the notes, in whole or in part, on any interest payment date on or after October 23, 2031, and to redeem the notes at any time in whole upon meeting certain other specified requirements.

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC served as the sole placement agent and was advised by Luse Gorman, PC. DIMECO, Inc. was advised by Stevens & Lee.

The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Act"), or under the securities laws of any state, and were offered and sold pursuant to an applicable exemption from registration requirements under such Act. The notes are not deposits and are not insured by the FDIC. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security.

About DIMECO, Inc.

DIMECO, Inc. (OTCMKTS: DIMC) is the parent company of The Dime Bank, a community bank headquartered in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1905, the Bank has total assets of $1.3 billion and serves customers through 9 full-service offices in Wayne, Pike and Lackawanna counties. The Dime Bank offers personal and business banking, mortgage and lending, wealth management, and online and mobile banking services. Learn more at www.thedime.bank.

Contact: Peter Bochnovich

President and Chief Executive Officer

DIMECO, Inc.

820 Church Street

Honesdale, PA 18431

(570) 253-1970

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