Successful Evans Bancorp Merger
The merger with Evans Bancorp added approximately $1.7 billion of loans and $1.9 billion of deposits. The integration process was smooth, with 18 Evans Bank branches rebranded as NBT Bank locations and 200 employees joining the NBT team.
Improved Financial Metrics
Operating return on assets was 1.19% for the second quarter, with a return on equity of 10.5% and ROTCE of 15.25%. Tangible book value per share increased 9% year-over-year.
Net Interest Margin Growth
The net interest margin improved for the fifth consecutive quarter, reaching 3.59% in Q2. This was driven by productive asset repricing trends and the Evans Bancorp merger.
Dividend Increase
The company announced an 8.8% increase in the dividend, marking the 13th consecutive year of dividend increases.