Increase in Net Interest Margin and Income
The bank saw a 15% increase in pretax pre-provision net income compared to the prior quarter and an 85% increase compared to the prior year-to-date. The net interest margin expanded by 7 basis points, driven by a decrease in deposit costs and an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets.
Book Value and Tangible Book Value Growth
The financial performance improvements resulted in increases in both the book value and tangible book value per share growth in Q2.
Securities Repositioning Benefits
A securities repositioning in early July is expected to provide a 13 basis points lift in net interest margin and $0.20 of annual earnings per share lift, with most benefits beginning in Q3.
Strong Capital Ratios
Bank of Marin maintained strong capital ratios with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.25% and a TCE ratio of 9.95%.
Dividend Declaration
The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, marking the 81st consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company.