Strong Earnings Performance
Adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.72, representing an adjusted return on assets of 1.41%.
Improved Net Interest Income and Margin
Net interest income increased 4.6% over the prior quarter, with net interest margin improving by 10 basis points to 3.51%.
Fee Income as a Differentiator
Fee income increased 15% and remains over 40% of revenues, significantly above the industry average of 19%.
Successful Loan Sale and Gain
Strategic sale of $60 million in nonowner-occupied CRE hospitality loans resulted in a net $2 million gain.
Solid Capital Position
Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio to risk-weighted assets at 10.5%, and tangible common equity ratio improved by 44 basis points to 7.87%.
Operational Improvements
Efficiency ratio improved to 62.4% from 66.9% in the prior quarter.