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Riverview Bancorp Increases Cash Dividend by 10.7% to $0.155

June 17, 2004

VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2004--Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq:RVSB) announced its Board of Directors declared a $0.155 per share cash dividend to be paid July 15, 2004 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2004. This represents a 10.7% increase over the previous quarter's cash dividend.

"This increase in our cash dividend reflects our strong performance in fiscal year 2004 and our expectation of continued success in 2005," said Pat Sheaffer, Chairman and CEO. "This is our 27th consecutive cash dividend and represents a 3.14% yield on the recent price."

Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington -- just north of Portland, Oregon on the I-5 corridor. It is the parent company of the 81 year-old Riverview Community Bank, as well as Riverview Mortgage and Riverview Asset Management Corp. There are 13 Southwest Washington branches, including nine in Clark County -- the second fastest growing county in the state, and one lending center. The bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial and retail customers.

Statements concerning future performance, developments or events, concerning expectations for growth and market forecasts, and any other guidance on future periods, constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that might cause actual results to differ materially from stated objectives. These factors include but are not limited to: RVSB's ability to maintain current dividend payments or increase dividend payouts to shareholders, regional economic conditions and the company's ability to efficiently manage expenses. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are disclosed in Riverview Bancorp's recent filings with the SEC, including but not limited to Annual Reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

    CONTACT: Riverview BancorpPat Sheaffer or Ron Wysaske, 360-693-6650

    SOURCE: Riverview Bancorp