Strong Capital and Liquidity Position
First Interstate ended the quarter with a 72% loan-to-deposit ratio, minimal short-term borrowings, and no broker deposits. The common equity Tier 1 capital ratio improved to 13.43% with expectations for continued accretion.
Net Income Growth
Net income for the second quarter increased to $71.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, up from $50.2 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the first quarter.
Improved Net Interest Margin
The net interest margin increased by 12 basis points to 3.26%, driven by improved repricing and payoff of lower-yielding loans.
Expense Discipline
Noninterest expense declined by $5.5 million to $155.1 million, driven by lower seasonal payroll taxes and reductions in incentive-based compensation.
Positive Deposit Profile
93% of the deposit base is in areas where the company holds a top 10 market share, and 70% of deposits are in markets growing faster than the national average.