Strong Financial Performance
Reported a net income of $80 million with a return on assets of 1.69% and a net interest margin expansion to 4.56% for the quarter.
Record Net Interest Income
Achieved record net interest income of $215.9 million, $3.5 million higher than the previous quarter.
Loan Growth
Total loans grew by 6% linked quarter annualized, driven by strong commercial loan production in Puerto Rico and Florida.
Asset Quality Improvement
Net charge-offs decreased to $19.1 million, and nonperforming assets remained flat at 68 basis points of total assets.
Capital Deployment Strategy
Deployed over 107% of earnings in the form of dividends, buybacks, and redemption of TruPS, contributing to a 5% increase in tangible book value per share.
Economic Conditions
Positive economic conditions in Puerto Rico and Florida with strong labor markets and increased disaster relief inflow supporting economic activity.