Strong Financial Performance
Reported net income of $30 million or $0.66 per diluted share on revenue of $110 million. Excluding merger charges and other expenses, net income was $33.8 million or $0.75 per diluted share. Revenue growth was driven by a 9% increase in net interest income.
Successful Acquisition and Integration
Successfully closed the transaction with First Security, adding approximately $280 million in deposits and $153 million in loans. The integration was completed by the end of April.
Awards and Recognition
Received awards such as 2025 Chicago Sun-Times Best Workplaces and U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For in multiple categories.
Growth in Loans and Deposits
Loans grew by $155 million or 9%, and deposits grew 6.4% quarter-on-quarter, excluding brokered deposits. Total deposits increased to $7.8 billion, up 13.7% annualized from the prior quarter.
Improved Efficiency Metrics
Efficiency ratio was excellent at 48.2% for the quarter, and cost-to-asset ratio came in at 228 basis points, down 18 basis points from the prior quarter.