Strong Net Income and Return on Assets
Net income was $21.8 million or $0.48 per diluted share. Return on assets was 1.53%, and return on average tangible common equity was 15.29%.
Increase in Tangible Equity and Common Equity Tier 1
The tangible equity ratio increased by 49 basis points from last quarter, and by 144 basis points over the year. Common equity Tier 1 increased to 13.77% from 13.47% last quarter.
Net Interest Margin Performance
Net interest margin improved 22 basis points year-over-year on a tax equivalent basis, and the pre-provision net revenues increased.
Loan Growth and Asset Quality
Total loans increased by $58.4 million with stable asset quality, and nonperforming assets remained flat.
Efficient Cost Management
Noninterest expenses were $1.1 million less than the prior quarter, and the tax equivalent efficiency ratio was 54.54%.
Positive Outlook on Evergreen Bank Acquisition
The Evergreen Bank acquisition is expected to enhance profitability with cost savings on target and potentially higher earnings expectations.