 Bridge Bancorp, Inc. BDGE Bridge, the parent company of BNB Bank, and Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. DCOM Dime, the parent company of Dime Community Bank, today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals transaction, valued at approximately 489 million. The combined company will have over 11 billion in assets, over 8 billion in total deposits, and 66 branches spanning Montauk to Manhattan. This highly compelling combination will allow us to build on our complementary strengths and provide significant value for shareholders, said Kevin OConnor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridge Bancorp. 