Strong Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Net income for the quarter was $21.8 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.72, an increase of $306,000 or 1.4% compared to the first quarter.
Increase in Net Interest Margin and Net Interest Income
The net interest margin increased by 9 basis points to 2.95%, and net interest income increased by $414,000 to $54.3 million.
Deposit Growth
Deposits, excluding public funds and broker deposits, increased by $90.1 million in the linked quarter.
Stable Credit Quality
Nonperforming assets remained low at 0.39% of total assets, and the allowance for credit losses decreased slightly.
Expansion in C&I Initiative
The C&I pipeline increased to approximately 30% of the total loan pipeline from 25% at the end of the first quarter.