Operating Performance and Metrics
Operating return on assets was 1.37%, return on equity was 12.1%, and ROTCE was 17.6% for the third quarter, showing improvement over previous quarters. Tangible book value per share increased by 7% from the previous year.
Net Interest Margin Improvement
Net interest margin improved for the sixth consecutive quarter, reaching 3.66%, with net interest income for the third quarter at $134.7 million, an increase of $10 million from the prior quarter.
Noninterest Income Growth
Noninterest income increased by 9.8% compared to the previous quarter and 13.5% from the third quarter of the prior year. Fee income was $51.4 million.
Dividend Increase
Announced an 8.8% improvement to the dividend to shareholders, marking the 13th consecutive year of increases.
Successful Integration and Expansion
Successful integration of Evans Bancorp with solid growth in deposits in the Western New York region. Plans for new branches and expansions in several regions, including Rochester and Finger Lakes.