Significant Increase in Net Income
Net income for the second quarter was $11 million or $0.71 per diluted share, a 56% increase over the second quarter of 2024.
Positive Nonrecurring Adjustment
The second quarter results included a $757,000 positive nonrecurring adjustment related to finalizing the conversion of the leasing division's core system.
Increase in Net Interest Income
Net interest income for the quarter was $34.8 million, a 6.2% increase compared to the linked quarter.
Loan and Lease Portfolio Growth
The loan and lease portfolio grew at an annualized rate of 6.8% during the quarter, indicating continued strength in the markets.
Strategic Acquisition and Capital Offering
Announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire the former Savings Bank and an $88.5 million follow-on capital offering.
Improvement in Efficiency Ratio
Efficiency ratio improved to 64.5% from 64.9% in the linked quarter and 72.6% from the prior year's second quarter.
Strong Loan Demand
Solid loan demand across the footprint with residential loans increasing significantly by $42 million.
Strong Capital Position
Post capital raise and acquisition, Tier 1 leverage ratio increases to 10.6% and tangible common equity ratio increases to 8.6%.