Merger with First Bancshares Completed
On April 1, Renasant Corporation successfully completed the merger with First Bancshares, which is expected to enhance profitability and organic growth.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Loans increased by $170.6 million linked quarter, representing a 5.4% annualized growth rate, while deposits grew by approximately $200 million.
Improvement in Deposit Mix and Cost
Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by $137 million, and the total cost of deposits decreased by 13 basis points.
Asset Quality Improvement
Improvements were seen in all credit quality metrics, with net recoveries of $125,000 and a decrease in the ACL as a percentage of total loans to 1.56%.
Increase in Book Value Per Share
Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased by 1.6% and 2.7%, respectively, quarter-over-quarter.