Successful Merger and Integration
The successful completion of the merger with First of Long Island Bank, enhancing scale and accelerating growth across markets especially on Long Island.
Strong Deposit and Funding Trends
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased by more than $100 million since March 31, reflecting a 15% annualized growth, and total deposits were up an annualized 8%.
Loan-to-Deposit Ratio Improvement
Loan-to-deposit ratio improved from 106% to below 100%, supported by strong deposit growth.
Improved Credit Quality Metrics
Significant improvement in credit quality metrics with nonperforming asset ratio decreasing to 0.28% from 0.51% a year ago.
Projected Earnings Accretion
Substantial projected earnings accretion from the merger, estimated at $9.8 million per quarter for 2025.
Positive Margin Expansion Outlook
Net interest margin is projected to increase to about 3.25% by the end of the year, with further expansion expected in 2026.