Customer Deposits and Margin Increase
Customer deposits increased by $59 million, and the net interest margin improved by 10 basis points during the quarter.
Merger Progress with Berkshire
The merger with Berkshire Hills was approved by stockholders and is progressing well, with no significant issues identified.
Revenue Growth
Total revenues for the quarter were $94.7 million, which is 3% higher than Q1 and 10% higher than 2024.
Dividend Maintenance
The Board approved maintaining the quarterly dividend at $0.135.
Equipment Finance and C&I Growth
Commercial loans grew by $53 million, and consumer loans grew by $27 million.